Mogadishu(SD)-The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has spoke about the killing of Almaas Elman, a former peace activist and diplomat, in the Halane camp on Wednesday afternoon. AMISOM spokesman said that as Almaas […]
Somalia Police to Investigate Almaas Elman Murder At Halane Camp
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali police have launched an investigation into the shooting that took place yesterday in the Halane headquarters of Almaas Elman, a former peace and diplomat. Somali Police Commissioner Hassan Mohamed Hijaar said […]
UN calls for immediate end to conflict between federal and state governments
Mogadishu(SD)-The United Nations Office for Somalia has once again called on the federal government and all member states to resume working together, according to a report released recently. The United Nations says […]
President Farmajo Receives a man Arrested In Hargeisa for wearing the Somalia flag
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, at Villa Somalia, has met the young man who was arrested for wearing a Somalia flag in Hargeisa. According to a statement released […]
President Farmajo meets with the leadership of National Party Forum
Mogadishu(SD)-Former President of Somalia leading the National Party Forum details the issues agreed with the current Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo today. Former President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who spoke to the […]
Almas Elman killed in Halane camp
Mogadishu(SD)-Reports from Mogadishu confirm that Almas Elman, the sister of Elwad Elman, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize recently. Almas was reportedly shot dead while in the Western diplomatic compound known as HALANE, […]
Puntland parliament approves election commission
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland state parliament has today approved the provisional electoral commision of Puntland’s multi-party system. The nine-member committee was nominated in July by Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni and former parliamentary speaker, Abdihakim Dhobo. […]
Heavy fighting between Puntland forces and Al-Shabab near Af-Urur area
Bossaso(SD)-Mohamed Gedi Salah, the chairman of Af-urur district in Bari region, reported heavy fighting this morning between Puntland forces and Al-Shabaab militia in the area. The governor said al-Shabaab threw mortar shells […]
Former Puntland Vice-president the new Somalia ambassador to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa(SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, HE Sahle -work Zewde has excepted the credentials for the new Somalia ambassador to Ethiopia, Abdihakim Haji Omar Amey, the former vice-president of Puntland […]
Somali government urges citizens not to call Al-Shabab for justice
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali Minister of Justice Hassan Hussein Haji has called on the Somali people not to seek justice in Al-Shabaab controlled areas. The Minister called on Somali judges to improve the service of […]
Displaced people in Beledweyne start returning
Beledweyne(SD)-Families displaced by the recent floods in Beledweyne have begun to slowly return home after flooding subsided. But in addition to the casualties caused by the floods on the other hand, there […]
Jubbaland files complaint against Ethiopian troops in Somalia to the UN
Kismayo(SD)-The Jubbaland state has for the first time in Somali politics filed a complaint against the Ethiopian troops in Somalia. A statement from Jubbaland State signed by the Minister of State for the […]
United Nations donates $ 18.7 million for flood relief in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The United Nations says it has donated $ 18.7 million to respond to recent floods in parts of Somalia. A statement from the United Nations Office in Mogadishu said the funds would […]
Somali government rejects Kenya’s statement on bilateral agreement
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government has disputed the statement of Kenyan Minister of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma, saying the two presidents agreed to end the Maritime issue in a mutually acceptable manner. Somali Minister of […]
Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril elected Speaker of the Puntland Parliament
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland regional parliament elected Abdirashid Yusuf Jabril as its new chairman and won over two other candidates. In the second round of the election, poet Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril got 34 votes […]
A Somali Federal Minister arrives in Garowe
Garowe(SD)-The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Abdirahman Duale Beyle and his delegation arrived today in Garowe, the headquarters of Puntland. Minister Beyle and his delegation were welcomed by […]
President Farmajo: opposition politicians are seeking jobs
Mogadishu(SD)-President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo who addressed the Somali community in Nairobi said that his government is not doing as well because of angry politicians who are looking for work. President […]
U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike
Jilib(SD)-In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Nov. 12. “This strike is an example […]
Puntland forces clashes with militias in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-Reports from Bosaso, the capital of Bari region, say the clashes occurred between Puntland security forces and militia commanded by Issa Mohamud Yusuf “Yulux”, a former leader of Somali pirates. There has been […]
UNDP Launches $ 10 Million Development Project in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched a climate adaptation project to help rural communities access adequate water. The Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister, Mahdi […]