Jigjiga (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister and President of Khatumo state Ali Khalif Galaydh has died in Jigjiga, the capital of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state , the politicians family has confirmed. […]
Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission continues to register parties
Mogadishu (SD) – Chairperson of Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission Halima Ismail Ibrahim said the commission will remain in place and will continue to function. Halima Ismail Ibrahim (Halimo Yarey) chairperson of […]
Somalia, Cuba deny the release of abducted doctors
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia and Cuban governments has denied recent reports that al-Shabab militants have released two Cuban doctors they held captive in Somalia. The Associated Press reports that a Somali intelligence […]
Mogadishu Port management agreement revised, the Berbera port agreement should be next?
Mogadishu (SD) – Mahdi Mohamed Guled, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, witnessed and spoke at the signing of an agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia […]
Landmine attack targets Somali troops in Middle Shabelle regions
Bal ‘ad (SD) -Reports from the Middle Shabelle region say a landmine attack has targeted a Somali federal government forces convoy. Six soldiers were reportedly killed and four others wounded as a […]
Jubaland sets conditions for election to occur in Gedo
Kismayo (SD) – Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has set strict conditions on the upcoming federal parliamentary elections in Garbaharey, Gedo region. Speaking at the opening of the third session […]
Government employees to go through background checks
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia announced that the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) will vet all employees of government offices. […]
CPJ, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International express concern over Somalia’s amended media law
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have sent a joint letter to Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. In the letter, the three organizations expressed concern […]
Fighting between two Al-Shabaab factions in Biyamalow
Mogadishu (SD) -Somali military officials in Awdheegle and Marka confirmed that clashes between Al-Shabaab fighters took place last night in Biyamalow area of Lower Shabelle, according to the Somali local media. Al-Shabaab […]
President Waare opposes announced election timetable
Mogadishu (SD) – The president of HirShabelle state Mohamed Abdi Waare has strongly opposed the statement issued today by the technical committee for the selection of the second parliament of the administration. […]
Djibouti reacts to Farmajo’s visit to Asmara by inviting Kheyre
Mogadishu (SD) – The government of Djibouti has responded indirectly to a recent visit by the President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to Eritrea. The government of Djibouti has been at loggerheads […]
Al-Shabaab inaugurates new Somali traditional leaders
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab is stepping up its efforts to inaugurate new traditional elders in areas under its control in parts of southern and central Somalia. Al-Shabaab has previously announced new sultans […]
President Deni discusses Bossaso port situation with DP World, again
Dubai (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, is visiting Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is scheduled to meet with top officials of DP World, the operates the Port of Bossaso. President […]
Al-Shabaab cell arrested in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD) – Jubbaland security and intelligence forces conducted operations in Kismayo neighborhoods nabbed suspected Al-Shabaab militants. Jubaland security apparatus claimed the arrested men were a terrorists cell hiding among the community. […]
Somtel launches a Taxi Service in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Safar Taxi Company has today officially launched in the capital city of Mogadishu with a ceremony attended by various sections of the community, Such as businessmen, politicians, women’s organizations, […]
Grenade attack in Kismayo kills civilians
Kismayo (SD) – Reports from the port city of Kismayo, Jubaland give details of the casualties caused by a grenade attack in the center of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba […]
Puntland lawmakers hold cabinet ministers accountable
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland House of Representatives Committee tasked with reviewing and analyzing complaints filed by the House of Representatives with the Puntland Road Development Agency and the Puntland Procurement and […]
Somali PM announces implementation of Agreement and Electoral Procedures
Mogadishu (SD) – His Excellency Mohamed Hussein Roble, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, announcing the implementation of the Electoral Agreements and Procedures, stressed the importance of every Somali citizen […]
Somalia: Requirements for Candidates for Both Houses and Election Delegates Announced
Mogadishu (SD) – President Farmajo, Heads of Regional States and Governor of Benadir Region have issued the requirements for candidates for both Houses of the Somali Parliament and the delegates that elect […]
Ethiopia’s Somali state and Somaliland to work together on cross border security
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation led by the head of Ethiopia’s Somali state security Dr. Hussein Hashi Qasim, who is currently in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, and has held separate meetings […]