Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia today used its police force to disperse peaceful demonstrators in Mogadishu. Demonstration were reportedly against the Federal Government of Somalia and were organized by […]
Somali President and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Somaliland and Taiwan Political Ties
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo met with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian at Villa Somalia today. In a press statement from […]
Puntland launches annual exams for 16,500 students
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni who is currently in Galkayo, today launched Puntland’s annual High School and 8th Grade Diploma Examinations for 16,500 students. The State Ministries of […]
Suicide Bomber targets Mogadishu Port
Mogadishu (SD) – At least five soldiers have been injured today in a large explosion near the main Mogadishu port located in Hamar-Jajab district. A suicide bomber detonated a minibus full of […]
Somalia reopens domestic flights
Mogadishu (SD) – At today’s Somalia Cabinet meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar), approved the reopening of domestic flights to facilitate the flow of public travel. After […]
Deni: The federal government is destroying the upper house
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni attended the celebrations of the country’s 60th Anniversary of independence and the Unification of Somali Republic. The ceremony, which took place at the […]
Jubaland: Somalia is known for holding elections ever four years
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam attended a brief ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the Independence of southern regions and the unification of northern and southern Somalia. […]
Somali Parliament approves zoning law
Mogadishu (SD) – Members of Federal Parliament of Somalia have unanimously passed a House and Senate resolution regarding constituency and electoral districts. The 7th session of the 12th Parliament opened with 150 […]
Somali Ambassador to co-chair 75th UN session
New York (SD) – Somali Federal Government’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Dahir Osman (Abukar Baale) was elected vice chairman of the 75th session of the United Nations today. Ambassador Abukar […]
Puntland to decline upcoming federal Conference in Mogadishu
Garowe (SD) The government of Puntland has officially declined in attending the meeting of the Federal Government and regional governments scheduled for July 5th in Mogadishu. Sources who are familiar with the […]
Djiboutian Amisom Base Shelled in Baladweyne
Beledweyne (SD) – Reports from Hiran region indicate that mortars were fired at a Djiboutian AMISOM base in that region at midnight. At least six mortars were reported to have been hit […]
Somalia’s International Partners welcome proposed election options
Mogadishu (SD) – International partners in Somalia have welcomed the two proposed options of elections presented to the Somali National Assembly by the Independent National Electoral Commission. PLEASE READ THE FULL STATEMENT […]
Puntland MPs Threaten Succession over Benadir Seats in the Upper House
Mogadishu (SD) – Puntland regional parliament has today strongly debated a resolution passed by the Somali federal parliament giving Benadir region 13 seats in the Upper house. Puntland MPs, who debated the […]
The UN and the EU praise proposal to delay election in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia welcomes National Election Commission Chairwoman Halima Yarey report to the lower house of the Somali Parliament yesterday. “The UN in Somalia thanks the […]
Somali National Party Forum: Electoral Commission must resign
Mogadishu (SD) The Somali National Party Forum in a statement released today called for the resignation of all members of the Independent National Electoral Commission after they failed in their mandate. “The […]
Somalia’s electoral Commission: Elections couldn’t be held this year
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Independent Federal Elections Committee Chairwoman Halima Ismail Ibrahim (Halima Yarey) one person one vote could not be held in Somalia by the end of the year. The Chairwoman […]
Benadir Region to Have Political Representation in Parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali National Assembly, in a historic move, voted overwhelmingly to pass the Benadir regional parliamentary representation law in Mogadishu today. A total of 142 lawmakers voted for Benadir […]
Puntland deploys recently trained troops to Sool region
Qardho (SD) – Puntland regional state of Somalia has deployed recently trained troops to Sool region, where Puntland and Somaliland forces have clashed in the past. The troops, armed with heavy artillery […]
Farmajo: Muse Bihi knows that Somaliland cannot move forward
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a speech at the June 26th celebrations, spoke about the talks between the federal government and the Somaliland government. Farmajo pointed out that […]
Danab forces kill a senior foreign Al Shabab leader from Nepal
Mogadishu (SD) – The commander of the 16th brigade of the Somali National Army Brigadier General Ismail Abdimalik Malin, gave detailed Danab operations in Middle Juba regions, which killed members of Al-Shabab. […]