Kismayo (SD) – The former Jubaland interior minister Abdirashid Janan, who hasn’t spoken with reporters since his escape from federal detention in Mogadishu, spoke with the BBC Somali service today. “As a […]
President Deni announces consultative meeting on Puntland’s future in Somalia
Bossaso (SD)- President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, today announced a conference in Bossaso which will focus on the future of Puntland and its status in Somalia. President Deni said […]
Jubaland forces on high alert, as tensions rise in the region
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland leaders meet in Kismayo to discuss recent Somali government troops arriving in the region. According to a press release from the Jubaland Cabinet, the Jubaland armed forces has […]
Puntland Orders Closure of Office of the Somali Electoral Commission
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland Government has ordered the closure of the Somalia’s National Electoral Commission office in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. A letter from the Puntland Ministry of Interior has […]
Presidential reporter arrested in Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Puntland security forces arrested journalist Mohamed Somane, a special correspondent for the Puntland presidential palace in Garowe. Omar Somane has been arrested for reporting to a local radio station […]
The United States Calls for Reconciliation between the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States
The United States urges the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Member States to renew their mutual commitment and coordination, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to defeat al-Shabaab and […]
Somalia blames Kenya for military and political intervention
Mogadishu (SD) – The federal government of Somalia has said it is disappointed by the political and security interference of the Kenyan government in Somalia, it is not good for the relations […]
UCID Chairman honors Berbera Mayor
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID party Chairman Eng. Feisal Ali Warabe today honors Berbera mayor Abdishakur Edin. The chairman said that he paid the tribute to the Mayor for his positive steps he took […]
Minister Beyle meets with Russian ambassador to Somalia in Djibouti
Djibouti (SD) – The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr. Abdirahman Duale Beyle met with Russia’s Ambassador to Somalia Mikhail Golovanov in Djibouti, to discuss Somalia’s debt crisis. “Russia’s […]
Somali government to send additional troops to parts of Gedo region
Baled Hawo (SD) – More troops from the Somali government are expected to reach parts of Gedo region today. The government troops have been sent to the region to gain control of […]
Galmudug elects a new president and vice president in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb(SD) – Galmudug parliamentarians have elected Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor-Qoor, the new president of Galgadud region, after winning the election in Dhusamareb town in Galgadud region. After electing a president, MP’s started […]
SFG Threatens Turkish Hospital in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD) – The Somali Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has threatened action against Yardimeli Hospital in Mogadishu run by a Turkish organization. A statement from the ministry said that there was no […]
Minister Godah Barre: Education in Puntland is hijacked and we will liberate it
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali education minister Abdullahi Godah Barre held a press conference in Turkey, has accused Private individuals in Hijacking Puntland’s education system. “Puntland’s education is hijacked, parents and students know about it, I […]
Jubaland Planning Minister resigns, accuses administration of harboring a Fugitive
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland Planning Minister Adam Aw Hirsi has resigned due to former interior minister returning to Kismayo after escaping house arrest in Mogadishu. A statement posted on his Facebook page […]
Senator Farole warns against TFG sanctions on Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Senator Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud Farole addressed the recent announcement by Federal Minister of Education Abdullahi Godah Barre, and warned against the government imposing sanctions on Puntland. Abdirahman Farole speaking at press […]
Ahlu Sunna elects Sheikh Shakir as the Galmudug president
Dhusamareb (SD) – Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan Is elected president of Galmudug by Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a wing, following a vote in Dhusamareb town. Sheikh Mohamed Shakir was elected by the […]
Somaliland rejects a USA funded youth project
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland opposes the Somali Youth Development Project launched in Mogadishu by Somali Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Kheyre, and US Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto. The project is aimed at […]
Somalia’s international partners Release a Joint Statement on Galmudug
Mogadishu (SD)– Somalia’s international partners* are concerned about the developments in Galmudug State that have emerged during the final stage of the months-long effort towards forming a united and stable Galmudug Federal Member […]
Jubbaland minister jailed in Mogadishu escapes
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Deputy Police Commissioner General Zakiya Hussein announced on her Twitter that Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Hassan Janan escaped from his detention center. Minister Janan is believed to have […]
FESOJ have appealed Somali president not to sign the draconian media law
Mogadishu (SD) – Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) and other media fraternities including Somali Women Journalists (SWJ) and Somali Media Association (SOMA) shared their concerns over the devastating Somalia Media law with […]