BANJUL (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia received significant support at the recent meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Islamic countries, which concluded yesterday in Banjul, the capital of […]
Somalia: Heavy rains floods Beledweyne Neighborhoods
BALADWEYNE (SD) – News coming from the city of Baladweyne, the capital of Hiran region, yesterday reported heavy rainfall that affected residents of neighborhoods within the city. Many families in the neighborhoods […]
Kenyan security forces kill Six AS Militants
NAIROBI (SD) – The Kenyan security forces have announced that they have killed several militants belonging to the Al-Shabaab group, who were based in an area called Kumba in the Lamu region […]
Somalia’s SNA Commander meets US Special Forces Commander
MOGADISHU (SD) The Chief of the Somali National Army, General Ibrahim Sheikh Mohiuddin, held a significant meeting today with the Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, Colonel David Haskell, discussing the […]
Yemeni Houthi rebels fires missiles at A Djibouti ship bound for Jeddah
DJABOUTI (SD) – A cargo ship that sailed from the port of Djibouti was attacked in the waters of Yemen, while the ship was on its way to the port of Jeddah […]
Somaliland to hold the long delayed Presidential elections
The Somaliland Electoral Commission has urged citizens and stakeholders to prepare for the upcoming elections. The Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Muse Hassan Yusuf, speaking to the media after a meeting with […]
Somalia and Britain launch the Better Lives project
LONDON (SD) – The Minister of Health of the Federal Republic of Somalia attended an event at Somalia’s Embassy in Britain to launch the Better Lives project, which will run for a […]
Somali President attends 21st summit of the IDA in Nairobi
NAIROBI (SD) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended today the 21st summit of the International Development Association (IDA) held in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit holds significant importance for the Somali government, which […]
Somalia: U.S. government intends to suspend its support for Danab forces
WASHINGTON (SD) – The United States government has stated that they will reassess their relationship and partnership with their forces and allies such as Danab, a special unit within the Somali National […]
The Presidents of Tanzania and Somalia discuss areas of interest
DAR ES SALAAM (SD) -Today, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the President of the Republic of Tanzania, Ms. Samia Suluhu Hassan, held talks at […]
Explosions rock Mogadishu tonight
MOGADISHU (SD) Some parts of Mogadishu tonight witnessed intense explosions today, causing panic among the population, and clashes erupted in the areas where these explosions occurred. Among the places where the explosions […]
Mogadishu Police respond to security alerts issued by the U.S. Embassy
MOGADISHU (SD) -Somali Police Spokesperson, Abdifatah Adan Hassan, provided a detailed explanation regarding the significant presence of heavily armed forces seen in many parts of Mogadishu in recent hours following security alerts […]
Somali National Army intercepted drone used by Al-Shabaab
MUQDISHU (SD) -The Somali National Army announced yesterday that they have intercepted small drone believed to have been used by Al-Shabaab. The intercepted drone, which are small and appear to be used […]
US Issues a warning about potential terrorist attacks in Mogadishu
NAIROBI (SD) -The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks targeting various parts of the city of Mogadishu. The U.S. Embassy has stated that they have received […]
Somalia forces shell Al Shabab positions in Mudug
MOHADISHU (SD)-Drones supporting the Somali National Army launched a fierce attack on areas where Al-Shabaab militants were believed to be planning an assault on government troops. The airstrike targeted an area known […]
60 people have died in Somalia due to the cholera outbreak
MOGADISHU (SD) -At least 60 people have died in Somalia due to the cholera outbreak that began three months ago, as stated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Close to 5000 […]
MP Hamza appoints new Ministers to the Cabinet
MOGADISHU (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Abdi Barre, today announced the appointment of new ministers to the Cabinet of the Government of Somalia. The ministers appointed by […]
Somalia issues a stern warning to Illegal fishing vessels
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a stern warning to all vessels and foreign companies involved in the exploitation of Somalia’s […]
Somalia and Saudi Arabia agree to promote economic growth
RIYADH (SD) – The governments of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have jointly issued a comprehensive press release following the visit and meeting between the President of the Federal Republic […]
Puntland Doubles down on Political Relations with Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (SD) -A delegation led by the Minister of Civil Aviation of Puntland Abdullahi Bile met with the Minister of Transport of Ethiopia, Dagmawit Moges, the Director General of the Ethiopian Civil […]