New York (SD) – Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Dahir Osman “Abukar Baalle” has strongly criticized the UNSOM office in Somalia and its operations in the country. Abukar Baalle, who […]
NISA: Al Shabab names interim leader
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabab has appointed an interim leader after their former leader Ahmed Dirie fell ill, according to Somali Federal Government. A brief statement from Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency […]
Security Council extends mandate of UN office in Somalia
New York (SD) – The Security Council adopted a resolution renewing the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), until 31 August, 2021. Resolution 2540, adopted jointly by the 15 members of […]
Mogadishu Governor warns against a new wave of COVID-19
The governor of Benadir region and the mayor of Mogadishu, Omar Filish has issued a new warning for the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic. Governor Filish said the disease had re-emerged in the […]
Somalia’s member states support Garowe conference
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s regional Presidents of Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and South West state have issued a joint statement in response to the recent conference in Garowe by the presidents of Puntland and […]
Puntland and Jubaland leaders to attend Consultative meeting in Mogadishu
Garowe (SD) – A statement from the Puntland and Jubaland Leaders’ Conference in Garowe, the capital of Puntland, announced that a consultative meeting on Somalia’s elections will be held in Mogadishu. Regional […]
Somalia’s new media law poses threat to media freedom and rights of journalists
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 26 August 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) strongly protest against the oppressive and draconian Media Law (amendment) which was signed into law by […]
Djibouti journalist Charmarke Saïd Darar held for weeks, 2 other journalists in hiding
New York, August 26, 2020 — Authorities in Djibouti should cease intimidating and arresting journalists working with the La Voix de Djibouti broadcaster, and let them report freely, the Committee to Protect […]
Somalia sets conditions for lifting Kenyan Khat ban
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali federal government has imposed five conditions before lifting the ban on Kenya’s Khat imports, according to Kenyan media. Kenya’s Miraa Chamber of Commerce (Nyamita) believes that talks […]
Somalia: Feds unveil controversial Media law
Mogadishu (SD) – Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled has congratulated the Somali media on the long-awaited amendment of the media law signed by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmajo). Mahdi Mohamed Guled attending […]
Former Al-Shabab leader Abdikadir Commandos killed
Mogadishu (SD) – A senior al-Shabaab official has been killed in an airstrike in a the town between Dinsor and Bardhere, according to preliminary reports. The officer was identified as Abdikadir Osman […]
President Hassan gives details of his meeting with Fahad Yassin
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed his meeting last night in Mogadishu with Fahad Yassin, the commander of NISA. Hassan Sheikh described the meeting as “non political” and […]
Banadir regional court sentences officials from the Somali Ministry of Health
Mogadishu (SD) – Benadir Regional Court has today sentenced nine officials from the Somali Ministry of Health, who were found guilty of embezzling public funds. The Benadir regional court sentenced Abdullahi Hashi […]
How Somalia Was Made ‘Great Again’
In recent weeks the confluence of many issues and events of different shades and dangers made Somalia’s political situation more complicated. This being the last year of the current administration, challenges of […]
Somalia: Presidents Madobe in Garowe for election consultations
Garowe ( SD) – Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has arrived in Garowe, the capital of Puntland state, where he was received a warm welcome. The Jubaland president arrived in Garowe at the […]
Ilwad Elman wins Pro Dignitate Humana 2020 Award
Mogadishu (SD) – Ilwad Elman, Director of the Elman Center for Peace and Human Rights, won the Pro Dignitate Humana 2020 Award, winning the award for her work in the fight religious […]
Somalia: Al-Shabaab shells AMISOM base
Mogadishu (SD) – Reports from Elasha Biyaha town in lower Shabelle region indicate that a mortar shell was fired at an AMISOM base in Elasha Biyaha. An hour-long battle between AMISOM forces […]
(WATCH) Abdirashid Hashi “Dhusamareb 3 agreement was a positive step forward”
Toronto (SD) – The Director of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) Mr. Abdirashid Khalif Hashi spoke with somalidispatch.com about the Dhusamareb 3 election model and gives details on its effects […]
Somalia: The Somali National Parties Forum cautiously welcome election agreement
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali National Parties Forum addresses the Dhusamareb 3 election agreement between the federal government and regional states. The forums statement cautiously welcomes the agreement on the grounds that […]
Wadajir party responds to Dhusamareb 3 agreement
Mogadishu (SD) – Wadajir party leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, released an statement regarding Dhusamareb 3 Conference and the agreement reached there. The party’s statement said the agreement was in draft form, and […]