Mogadishu (SD) – Reports from Warta Nabada district in Mogadishu confirm that a Somali government soldier killed several members of his family there last night. The soldier, who was said to be […]
Somali Soldier hurls a grenade at his Family’s home
Somaliland: Minister of Information Arrests Head of National Television
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Information Minister Saleban Yusuf Ali Koore has reportedly ordered the arrested Ahmed Ugas, the head of state-run satellite television. The reason for the minister’s order for the arrest […]
Prime Minister Roble briefs UN Security Council on Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – In a wide-ranging speech to the Security Council, Somalia’s Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said the electoral process was progressing well and the selected commissions started training. “We are […]
President Farmajo rewards Civil Aviation staff for restoring Airspace control
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo presented medals and certificates of honor to officials and staff who worked to restore airspace management, stressing the importance of ensuring the country’s independence, […]
Mursal and Hashi Visit Mogadishu candidates’ conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Somali Parliament Mohamed Mursal and the First Deputy Speaker Abdiweli Mudey visit the Presidential Candidates’ Conference tonight at the Jazeera Hotel. Chairman Mursal and Mudey […]
cyclones kill people in Puntland
Bossaso (SD) – Heavy rain and storms hit several areas of Puntland state, especially along the coast regions, according to local residents who spoke with the media. The heavy rains fell in […]
Deputy PM opens training for Electoral Commissions
Mogadishu (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar), opened training for the Electoral Commissions today, urging them to perform their duties honestly. Mr. Mahdi […]
civil society and traditional leaders join the Mogadishu conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The second day of the consultative conference in Mogadishu was joined by some civil society organizations and traditional leaders that have recently raised concerns about the country’s election process. […]
Puntland forces seize large quantities of weapons in Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland security forces have seized weapons in an operation conducted today in parts of Bossaso, the capital of Bari region. The planned military operation was carried out in several […]
Somalia: Presidential Candidates’ Conference Releases Statement
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali federal information minister and current presidential candidate Dahir Mohamud Guelleh give details of the 2021 Somali presidential candidates’ consultative meeting that opened in Mogadishu today. He said […]
Abdi Hashi nominates members of the Northern Electoral Commission
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi Abdullahi has appointed the 8 members of the Constituency Committee for the Election of Members of Parliament from the Northern Regions […]
Somali presidential candidates to hold a conference in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – More than a dozen candidates for the presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia will hold a three-day conference November 21-23, 2020 in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The […]
explosion in Galkayo and the number of deaths & injuries
Galkayo (SD) – The situation in Galkayo, the capital of Mudug region, is calm after a grenade was hurled at Puntland security forces near Xera-Darawiish shortly after evening prayers. The blast took […]
Kheyre returns home and speaks about the election
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre, a candidates for the presidency of Somalia, has returned to Mogadishu today after a period of campaigning abroad. Kheyre received a warm […]
Abdi Hashi Announces an alternate electoral process independent of the Feds
Mogadishu (SD) – The speaker of Somalia’s upper house of parliament, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, has today issued a statement that seems to escalate the controversy surrounding the electoral commission in the northern […]
International community on Somalia’s election controversy
Mogadishu (SD) – The international community has issued a statement on the recent Hirshabelle elections resulting the creation the second Hirshabelle State regional parliament and president. “ We look forward to working […]
Somali Prime Minister replaces Foreign Minister Awad amid controversy
Mogadishu (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has appointed Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud as Somalia’s new foreign minister, replacing Ahmed Isse Awad. Somali Government Information Minister Osman Dubbe recently announced the appointment […]
Somaliland deports couple spreading Christianity to Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somaliland government has yesterday deported a couple accused of spreading Christianity in in Somaliland to Somali capital Mogadishu. Somaliland security forces arrested the couple in Hargeisa on September […]
Somalia withdraws statement on Ethiopian war
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somali Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on its twitter account today said the Somali government supports the unity of Ethiopia, as the government of […]
Somali Deputy PM responds to Kenyan election interference
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled said the next election, expected to take place in early 2021, will see his party victorious in the first round, with no […]
