Djibouti(SD)-A delegation from Somaliland and Somalia held a brief meeting in Djibouti, sources told the Geeska newspaper. The meeting, according to the Horn of Africa’s source, took place in Djibouti on 18 October […]
Military activity in Dhusamareb and government forces take over key posts
Dhusamareb(SD)-Reports from Dhusamareb district of the Galmudug regional state indicate that Somali government troops took over key areas controlled by militias loyal to Ahlu Sunna. Reports from the town say that Ahlu […]
Fundraising event for Beledweyne flood victims in Minnesota
Minnesota(SD)-The Somali community in Minnesota came together in a meeting last night to raise funds for their brothers in Hiran, especially in Beledweyne. Hundreds of thousands of politicians and businessmen have packed the […]
World Bank Vice President arrives in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-The president of the Somali government today met with a delegation led by World Bank Vice President Hafez Ghanem. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre, Finance Minister Abdirahman […]
Puntland establishes new administration in Dhahar district
Dhahar(SD)-The Puntland Ministry of Interior has announced that it has finalized the creation of the Dhahar District Council in Haylan province. The list of new MPs of Dhahar District Council selected by the Traditional Elders […]
Puntland parliament rejects a request to remove MP Awil Daad
Garowe(SD)-Members of Puntland House of the Representatives refused to endorse on Saturday, a letter from the Puntland deputy Attorney General asking Parliament to take the immunity of MP Hassan Daad, to face charges […]
Somali president observes flood impact in Beledweyne
Beledweyne(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and his delegation arrived yesterday in Beledweyne to assess the flood situation and it’s impact. The president, along with members of the Somali parliament, ministers and visit the […]
Somali interior minister attacked near Mataban district
Mataban(SD)-Reports from Matabaan district in Hiran region indicate a an attack on the Somali Minister of Interior Abdi Mohamed Sabriye’s convoy near Mataban. The minister was on his way to Mataban district but was […]
President Deni Says Villa Somalia offered him a bribe
Garowe(SD)-President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Mohamed, spoke about the dispute between Puntland and the Somali Federal Government, saying that Puntland does not seek money and projects from Villa Somalia, but wants to get its […]
An Ugandan in Somalia denies being the son of Idi Amin Dada
Mogadishu(SD)-Sheikh Abdullahi has denied that he is the son of the former Ugandan president, Idi Amin Dadda, and added by saying that AMISOM have spread lies about him. Sheikh Abdillahi said that AMISOM forces injured […]
Kenya: We have no problem with the Somali people but we have problems with the current administration
Nairobi(SD)-Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Macharia Kamau spoke to Citizen Television in Kenya on the maritime border dispute between Somalia and Kenya. “” Of course there is a border dispute between us, […]
UN ” There are Kenyan women taken as sexual slaves and forced marriage in Somalia”
A report by the United Nations says there are large numbers of Kenyan women being held in Somalia in forced marriages and sexual slavery. The report added that women in particular are from […]
Puntland president in Sanag and is visiting Dhahar
Dhahar(SD)-The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, and his delegation comprising of the two Houses have today been welcomed in Dhahar district. The President’s reception was attended by Haylan province […]
Forces loyal to Somali government and Jubaland take the fight to Al Shabab
Kismayo(SD)-Reports coming from Kismayo confirm heavy fighting between government forces and the Jubaland Regional forces on one side and the forces of Al-Shabab. Residents say the government and Jubbaland forces were conducting operations […]
Puntland Prosecutor Demands Removal of MP Hassan Daad for questioning President Deni
Garowe(SD)-Puntland’s Attorney General sues MP Hassan Daad of Puntland House of Representatives, after recently questioning the President in the House. A statement published in state media said Puntland’s Deputy Attorney General, Mohamed Hared […]
Al-Shabaab attacks Kenyan military bases in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-Reports from Gedo region in Southern Somalia indicate that Al-Shabaab forces hit an Kenyan army base in an area called Dhajanbulo near dhoobley town. Residents told the media that they heard heavy gunfire exchanged by both sides at […]
President Ware ”Ninety percent of the town of Beledweyne is under water”
Beledweyne(SD)-Hirshnbele regional president Mohamed Abdi Ware confirmed nine percent of the town of Beledweyne had been flooded. The president attended the burial of five people who were among those killed when their […]
The UN accuses Ethiopia of distributing weapons to regional administrations
NY(SD)-The UN Monitoring Group has declared that regional administrations in Somalia have obtained illegal weapons from Ethiopia, while Somalia is still under arms control. The committee’s report for 2019, which received specific […]
Storms and tornadoes are warned to hit Puntland regions
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland Ministry of Interior has warned of a potential thunderstorm and tornadoes that may hit parts of the region in the coming days. In particular, the message is directed to residents of Coastal […]
President of Jubaland meets with the Federal Government’s Elections commission
Kismayo(SD)-President of Jubaland Ahmed Mohamed Islam federal has invited the Commission for the preparation of the National Elections Act who were in Kismayo. The President held Luncheon at the Presidential Palace, after the that the […]