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 […]
Somalia government reports on conclusion of the SYL Hotel attack
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali security forces have completed the operation of the SYL Hotel in a deadly attack by al-Shabaab militants. The forces shot all five of the attackers who aimed to […]
Police say 82 people have been rescued from the besieged hotel in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Police Force has released a report on an attack last night on an SYL hotel in Mogadishu. Deputy Police Commissioner Jen. In a statement, Zakiya Hussein confirmed […]
Puntland parliament fires former parliamentary speaker
Garowe (SD)- Puntland’s parliament has today removed the parliamentary seat of former Puntland parliament speaker Abdi hakim Mohamed Ahmed (Dhobo-Dared), after a motion was passed. 39 lawmakers voted unanimously to remove member […]
Deadly blast kills 3 in Bossaso town
Bossaso (SD) – At least one soldier was killed and two others were injured in an overnight attack on Puntland forces in the center of Bossaso, Bari region. Witnesses said that the […]
Tribal clashes erupt again in Mudug region
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Galkayo about recent fighting in Mudug region indicate that fighting between two clan militias has been reignited. Witnesses in areas of the conflict tell the media that […]
A dispute broke out between two Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has opposed a committee set up by the Somali Ministry of Culture and Higher Education. According […]
Speaker of the Somalia Upper House and International Representatives Discuss Election Issues
Somali upper House Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi met with UN Special Representative for Somalia James Swan in Mogadishu. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom […]
Kenyan police detail latest Al Shabab killings in North Eastern Province
Wajer (SD) – Kenyan police officer gave details of an attack by Al-Shabaab on bus traveling through the road that connects Wajer to Kutulod in the North Eastern province of Wajer. Wajer […]
Heavy storms hit areas in Nugal and Mudug regions
Garowe (SD) – Heavy rainstorms hit districts in Nugal and Mudug regions along the Indian Ocean coast overnight, reports confirm. High winds hit the coastal areas of the ancient districts of Eyl, […]
Somali Government dismisses the of Abdirahman Abdishakur’s terror allegations
Mogadishu (SD) -The Somali government addressed the controversial issue of Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame and his allegations against the Federal government Somalia. The Minister of Information of Somalia Mohamed Abdi Hayir who spoke […]
United Nations reports on the impact of heavy rains in East Africa
Mogadishu (SD) – At least 280 people have died, while more than 2.8 million have been affected by recent rains in parts of East Africa, according to the United Nations. The UN […]
Somalia: WADJIR Party condemns fatwa against its leader
Mogadishu (SD) -The senior leadership of the WADJIR party has strongly condemned the move by the Somali federal government to promote the fatwas. According to a press release from the party leadership, […]
Security Council extends anti-piracy mission in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – United Nations Security Council renews the mandate of anti-piracy mission in Somalia to December 2020. The Security Council has decided to renew its mission for 12 months, which means […]
Former Somali president warns federal government over mandate extensions
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has casted a doubt over the possible election in Somalia, warning against an unprecedented baseless extensions. He said that mandate extensions for the […]