MOGADISHU (UNSOM) – Somalia’s international partners* reaffirm the importance of timely and effective preparations of the 2020/21 federal elections. At the Somalia Partnership Forum on 2 October, the Federal Government committed to enact […]
National Party Forum: our agreement with President Farmajo is dead
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from Somalia’s National Party Forum led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said that the current President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has been broken their agreement. […]
Somalia’s Heritage Institute Ideas Forum concludes in Djibouti, declares the unelected ruler of that country “the cord” of Somalis
Djibouti (SD) – The Heritage Ideas Forum in Djibouti, concluded today with a press release summarizing the meeting. The three-day conference was held in the capital, Djibouti. Issues discussed include, the role that Somalis […]
Puntland: we’re ready to assist Somalia’s developmental progress
Garowe (SD) – President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Abdullahi Deni met with a delegation from the International Community led by the United Nations Ambassador to Somalia James Swan. Somalia’s election […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar Hails Debt Relief for Somalia
WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on securing debt relief for Somalia in H.R. 1158 – the DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act. “I am thrilled we were […]
Only Puntland and Galmudug can resolve the Mudug conflict in Towfiq
Garowe (SD) – A delegation led by the Interior Ministry of Puntland has arrived in Towfiq district in Mudug region, where efforts are under way to end hostilities between two communities from […]
Ahmed Madobe meets with the international community in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD)- Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam has welcomed the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, the European Union, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
Ahmed Madobe: The federal government failed to unite the country
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland regional president Ahmed Madobe has accused the federal government of failed political consolidation in the country. Ahmed Madobe said the Somali government’s leaders could not advance the country […]
Gunmen attack a military base in northern Galkayo
Galkayo (SD) – An armed group attacked a military base in northern Galkayo on Wednesday evening, using grenades and automatic rifles. The attack, which lasted for a few minutes, reportedly injured Puntland […]
Tawfik and Af Barwaqo Traditional Elders finally sign peace agreement
Tawfik (SD)-Senior Somali military commanders led by the commander of the Somali National Army General Abdirashid Mohamed Dirir has succeeded in stopping a bloody war between two clan militias that took place […]
Farmajo meets with committee to Negotiate with Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, held a consultative meeting with the National Reconciliation Commission and Negotiations between the Federal Government and Somaliland. […]
Puntland Rejects Somali Election Law
Garowe (SD) – President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Deni has boycotted the current Federal Elections Law before the lower house of the Somali Parliament. The President said that Puntland has […]
Somali government to expedite construction of Galmudug administration
Dhusamareb (SD) – The Somali government is accelerating the Galmudug state formation process which has been delayed several times after clashes between the Somali government and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama. The Minister […]
Puntland coast frees a hijacked ship from pirates
Bossaso (SD)-Somali pirates have released a large oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew members captured, days ago. Puntland navy has managed to free the ship after it pressured the pirates to […]
Somali national football team beat Burundi 1-0 in regional tournament
Mogadishu-(SD)-Somalia’s national soccer team beat Burundi 1-0 on Friday in a match played in the regional tournament of East and Central Africa CECAFA. The two teams of Somali and Burundi are in […]
US ambassador to Somalia contemplates resignation over debt relief
Mogadishu (D) – US Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto is considering resigning if he fails to meet the US debt consolidation plan in Somalia. The US-based Foreign Policy Journal writes that the […]
Agreement reached in Galmudug dispute
Dhusamareb (SD) – A statement from the Head office of Galmudug government and Ahlu Sunna leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan welcomed a deal with the Ministry of Interior and Ahlu Sunna […]
Somalia, Canada discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Aswan (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Kadar), in the city of Aswan to participate in the Aswan forum, met with Canada’s Foreign Minister, François-Philippe. A statement from […]
Puntland ready to discuss political crisis in Somalia
Garowe (SD) – Puntland interior minister Abdirahman Mohamed Dhabancad, said president Said Deni now traveling abroad is ready and working towards in how to better discuss the interests of Somalia. The minister […]
Hirshabelle president meets with James Swan for the second time in a week
Jowhar (SD) – The President of Hirshabelle, Mohamed Abdi Ware and the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia James Swan held their second meeting in a week at the Hirshabelle administrative center […]