Mogadishu (SD) – The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) strongly condemns the arrest of journalist Abdiaziz Ahmed Gurbiye who was also the Deputy Director of Goobjoog Media Group on Tuesday morning April […]
Goobjoog Editor transferred to Central Prison in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Goobjoog Media Group Editor Abdiaziz Gurbiye has been transferred to Central Prison in Mogadishu without any charges, making it the second day he is in government custody. Gurbiye was […]
Ministry of Information responds to media scandal spread on social media
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mohamed Abdi Heir Mareye has responded to media scandal spreading on social media for the past one week. On April 11th 2020, […]
Somali government extends tax relief to local traders
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has reduced taxes on food Staple to meet and maintain the cost of living in the country and limit affects of measures taken to prevent the […]
Goobjoog Media Group Condemns the Arrest Of Journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye
Mogadishu (SD) – Goobjoog Media Group has condemned the arrest of journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye and called for his unconditional release. The Media Group views the arrest of their colleague as part of […]
Somali PM Allocates Covid-19 Funds to Member States
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Ali Kheyre, has ordered to quickly provide funds to the federal member states and the Banadir regional administration for […]
Goobjoog News Deputy Director arrested in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye, deputy director of Goobjoog Media House in Mogadishu, was detained at the police station in Hodan district. The arrest has links to the journalist’s report of […]
Omar Sholi Dies in a Mogadishu Hospital
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali singer-songwriter Omar Abdulle (Omar Sholi) has died today in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Omar Sholi’s passing has been confirmed to local media by and the Somali National […]
National coalition Party calls federal gov’t to work with FM state over COVID 19 protection
Mogadishu (SD) – The National coalition Party led by former President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed worn the public over the deadly COVID 19 epidemic Protection on late Monday night in […]
Somali National Television Editor takes the Fall for A Controversial Job Post
Mogadishu (SD) – A controversial Journalism job post finally led to the dismissal of the Somali National Television Editor. A letter terminating the National Television Editor Faisal Muse Mohamed is issued today […]
Covid-19 cases double in Somalia In Last 24 Hours
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has confirmed 35 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. All 35 cases are in Mogadishu. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare of the […]
Somali Soldiers Accused of Rape in Janale
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali military forces in the Janaale area of Lower Shabelle region in Somalia, are accused of raping a teenage girl and a pregnant woman. Former Governor of Marka district […]
Former Galmudug President Concedes
Dhusamareb (SD) – Former Galmudug Regional State President Ahmed Duale Guelleh Haf handed power over to Galmudug’s newly elected President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor in Dhusamareb last night. The ceremony was attended […]
The International Community Calls on Somali Unity in Fighting COVID-19
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement issued by international partners in Somalia said that they are commending the Somali government for its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. “We know that the […]
Somalia: Hirshabelle Minister Dies of COVID-19
Mogadishu (SD) – Hirshabelle State Minister of Justice HE Khalif Mumin Tohow has died today in the capital, Mogadishu due to Covid-19. The minister’s death was confirmed by the Hirshabelle administration. The […]
Puntland Warns Against Federal Government Using Covid-19 in Delaying Elections
Garowe (SD) – Puntland’s Interior Minister Mohamed Abdirahman Dhabancad said Puntland is against Somalia’s elections in 2021 be delayed for any reason. The regional interior minister said Coronavirus should not be used […]
President Farmajo addresses the Covid-19 Situation in the country
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has sent the public a Covid-19 message today. President Farmajo called for more vigilance and attention, as prevention […]
Somalia: State Television seeking Busty Female Journalist
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali National Television’s posted position for female journalist in the country sparked a controversy on social media. The posted job requires girls to meet certain height and weight […]
Somali Government and Religious Scholars meet to discuss Mosque Closures During the Pandemic
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of Religious Affairs Sheikh Nur Mohamed Hassan and Somali religious scholars met today in Mogadishu to discuss the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The meeting comes […]
Two Mogadishu Hospitals Designated for Covid-19
Mogadishu (SD) – Digfer and Sheikh Abdelaziz hospitals in Mogadishu have completely halted their regular medical services the community, according to both the Hospital administrations. The closure took affect today and is […]