Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* express grave concern at the build-up of security forces in the Gedo region of Jubaland, Somalia, and clashes in the vicinity of Belet Hawo on 2 March that have […]
Sheikh Shakir describes the war in Dhusamareb as ‘genocide’
Garowe (SD) – Sheikh Mohammed Shakir in a press release claims to be the president of Galmudug, despite loosing politically in a head on clash with the federal government. His statement accuses […]
President Farmajo receives message from his Kenyan counterpart
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, met at Villa Somalia with the Kenyan Minister of Interior, Fred Matiang’i, and received a message from […]
Deputy PM tapped to lead Somalia’s Ruling Party
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ruling Nabad and Nolol Party in Somalia is set to announce its leadership and political plans in the near future, according to sources close to the process. The […]
President Farmajo silent on Abey Ahmed’s criticism on his Uncle Siyad Barre
Addis Ababa (SD) – Ethiopia celebrated yesterday the victory of its army, with the help of other countries, in the 1977 war between Somalia and Ethiopia. Prime Minister Ahmed Abiy Ethiopia issued […]
Ahmed Madobe: The federal government’s conduct is no different than that of al-Shabab
Kismayo (SD) – The president of the Jubaland regional administration Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) addressing the opening of the second session of the parliament has attacked the federal government of Somalia. […]
The US intervenes in the Somali Kenya dispute
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan newspaper the Daily Nation reported that the United States has intervened the raging conflict between Somalia and Kenya. The Daily Nation reports that it received a tip […]
No agreement between Galmudug Factions, says Vice President
Galkayo (SD) – Galmudug Vice President of the Galkayo wing, Ibrahim Hassan Gureye who spoke to the media in Galkayo today denied that they have reached an agreement with the newly elected […]
Somaliland to participate in Somalia’s regional debt consolidation conference
Mogadishu (SD) – According to sources, Somaliland is to attend the Somali government’s regional dept consolidation consultation conference in Baidoa on July 7, 2014. The Somali federal government’s debt consultation conference’s purpose […]
Jubaland and Puntland boycott debt relief conference, as DF faces challenge
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Ministry of Finance has issued a letter indicating they will not be attending Somalia’s debt-rescheduling meeting to take place between 7-11 March. The Puntland Ministry of Finance has […]
Kenya to withdraw its troops from Somalia
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government is expected in the coming days to begin negotiations with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in ways to withdraw its army from Somalia, according […]
Humanitarian Coordinator Urges Protection of Civilians in Gedo
Mogadishu (SD) – Preliminary reports indicate that up to 9,000 households (approximately 56,000 people) have been displaced in Gedo, Jubaland State, following a stand-off since early February between the parties to the […]
MPs from Somaliland resign from Somalia’s opposition parties
Mogadishu (SD) – Two high profile MPs in the UPD and HIMILO QARAN parties in Somalia have announced their resignation today. Lawmaker Abdifatah Dahir Ismail said in his resignation letter that he […]
Kenya rejects Somalia allegation
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government has formally rejected Somalia’s accusation of interfering in the internal affairs of that country, calling it “fraudulent and politically motivated”. Kenya’s foreign ministry has responded to […]
Man living with HIV/AIDS sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a 9-year-old girl
Garowe (SD) – A Puntland court has sentenced to 20 years in prison to the man who raped 9-year-old Farah Jama Siyad. Mukhtar Abdikafi Hirsi, 36 who is an HIV carrier, also […]
Ahlu Sunna leadership surrender’s to Somali forces
Dhusamareb (SD) -Ahlu Sunna leader Sheikh Shakir Ali Hassan held a press conference in Dhusamareb district declaring that they have handed Galmudug’s security over to the federal government. Sheikh Mohammed Ali Hassan […]
Kenya responds to Somalia’s Interference accusations
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government responded to Somalia’s accusation of intervening on its internal affairs. Kenyan government’s spokesman Colonel Cyrus Oguna told the BBC that Kenya has not yet received any […]
Clashes between Ahlu Sunna and Somali forces spreads in the region
Dhusamareb (SD) – At least 20 people have been killed and dozens of others injured in a fierce battle in central Somalia, Local Media reported today The fighting erupted between Somali government […]
Dhusamareb (SD) – At least three people were killed in clashes between Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a and Federal government troops in the central town of Dhusamareb. The clashe began after a group of […]
Somalia points out Kenyan intervention, again
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s foreign ministry said in a statement that Kenya is interfering with Somalia’s internal affairs. “The Federal Government of Somalia is calling on the Government of Kenya to immediately […]