Jowhar (SD) – Hirshabelle State of Somalia has announced their State Minister of Justice has been diagnosed with Coronavirus. The minister who is also a member of the Hirshabelle’s parliament has been […]
Hirshabelle Minister Diagnosed with Covid-19
9 New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Ministry of Health has announced 9 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the country today, indicating an increasing number of community infections. The Ministry’s statement said six […]
Puntland Fails to Close Its Borders, says Minister
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Minister of Information Ali Hassan Ahmed Sabarey, confirmed that the government of Puntland failed to close their borders with Somaliland and Ethiopia, as to control the spread of […]
Banadir Governor: Lots of unregistered Coronavirus related Illnesses and Deaths in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Banadir governor and mayor of Mogadishu Omar Mohamud Mohamed Filish has claimed that a lot more people have died in Mogadishu then announced by the government. Omar Filish, who […]
Somalia: Suspicions over Director’s Arrest
Mogadishu (SD) – The director general of the ministry of health Abdullahi Hashi Ali has been arrested due to agencies like Manhal and Yerdemeli setting him up, according to sources close to […]
Somalia Warns Covid-19 Spreading in The Capital
Mogadishu (SD) – In a press release the Somali Ministry of Health and Social Welfare sounded the alarm on the fact that the Coronavirus is spreading in the country, especially in the […]
The First Covid-19 Related Death in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government confirmed today the first person to die of coronavirus in Somalia. Abdirizak Ahmed Yusuf (Jamaluddin), a senior member of the Coronavirus Disease Control Committee in […]
A roadside blast targets Police convoy in Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Reports from Bossaso town indicate that at least 10 people were injured in an explosion at a bus stop near the town. The explosion was caused by a roadside […]
Puntland President Pledges to work with President Qorqor
Garowe (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, in a speech tonight, acknowledged Ahmed Abdi Qorqor as the new Galmudug State President. President Deni commended former Galmudug President Guelleh Haf, who has […]
Health Minister confirms the arrest of the director Buule
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Health Minister Fosiya Abikar Nur spoke about the arrest of the director of finance of the Ministry of Health, allegedly charged with stealing money allocated for COVID-19. In […]
Puntland reshuffle causes a rift between the President and his deputy
Garowe (SD) – Reports from Garowe indicate that a dispute has emerged between Puntland President Said Deni and his deputy Ahmed Karash, based on a proposed Cabinet reshuffle. According to sources who […]
Nairobi (SD) – After a long discussion, an agreement is within reach between Jubaland President and his election opponents, according to sources close to the matter. Serar and Hidig initially asked for […]
Galmudug Presidents meet in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) –Galmudug’s incumbent regional president Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor meets for the first time and welcomes former Galmudug president Ahmed Duale Guelleh Haf, who had previously opposed his election. President Haf […]
UN condemns Infant rape in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – One of the UN agencies in Somalia, UNFPA, condemned the brutal rape of two young girls in the country last week. “UNFPA Somalia strongly condemns the abduction and rape […]
Al Shabab: Coronavirus is a punishment from Allah
Mogadishu (SD) – Fuad Mohamed Khalaf Shongole, a senior al-Shabaab leader, spoke about the worldwide spread of the Coronavirus, according to Casimada.com Speaking at a mosque in southern Somalia, Fuad Shongole said […]
US Embassy in Mogadishu responds to NISA’s Accusation of Harun Maruf
Mogadishu (SD) – The United States has responded to allegations by the Somali Intelligence Agency against VOA reporter Harun Maruf. The US Embassy in Somalia said in a statement; The NISA attacks […]
Ahmed Madobe condemns violence in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD) – The Jubaland regional administration has issued a press release condemning clashes between rival clans in West of Kismayo. The president of Jubaland administration Ahmed Madobe has expressed his dismay […]
Ethiopian PM Plans to Revive Somaliland and Somalia’s dialogue, ousts Farmajo
Addis Ababa (SD) – The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abey Ahmed is to have a new plan for the Somaliland-Somalia talks and wants Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre lead it. Sources confirmed […]
Somali Political Forum warns against postponement of 2020 election
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali National Party Forum has warned against in delaying the Somali Federal elections, in a statement released today. “The current government is hindering the implementation of the multi-party […]
Somalia: new Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The number of cases of Coronavirus infection in Somalia has increased to 7, up from 5 in just a week ago. The health ministry said the two people identified […]
