Garowe(SD)-Puntland Attorney General Mohamud Hassan Aw-Osman talked about the arrest of journalist Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Tallman, former director of Radio Daljir. Tallman was taken to Garowe central prison this morning, two days after […]
Minister of Interior lands in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb(SD)-The Minister of Interior and Federal Government of Somalia Abdi Mohamed Sebriye on Friday arrived in Dhusamareb district of Galgadud region to open a meeting between the government delegation and officials of […]
Puntland’s attempt to create a local council in Buhodle is met with opposition
Buhodle(SD)-A number of Puntland cabinet ministers and MPs who have been in Buhodle for a while seem to be not closer in the formation of the local council. The Puntland delegation held separate meetings […]
Germany backs Somali election, calls on FGS and regional governments
Nairobi(SD)-The German embassy in Nairobi has announced again another $ 3 million in support of the federal election in Somalia. Germany says it will help Somalia move forward 50 years after the […]
Somali government welcomes the ICJ’s decision to delay the hearing again
Mogadishu(SD)-Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled Khadar said that the Somali government welcomes the decision of the ICJ’s court to delay the maritime case. The deputy prime minister said the […]
Three Men arrested for Rape Case in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-As the rape cases continue to increase in Puntland, security forces in Bossaso, Bari region, have arrested men who have raped women at different times in the city. Bossaso Central Station Commander […]
Khatumo convene in Mogadishu amid Somaliland disappointment
Mogadishu(SD)-Politicians from the Sool and Ayn regions and members of the federal government of Somalia, in Mogadishu, are planning to elect members of the Dhulbahante community to represent the next parliament in […]
An explosion has hit the north of Galkayo this morning
Galkayo(SD)-The explosion was detonated, targeting a car owned by the commander of the Central Police Station in the north of Galkayo in northern Puntland. Reports indicate that the bomb on the car […]
Ahmed Madobe “I’m ready to talk to any opponent.”
Kismayo(SD)-Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) said he was ready for talks to resolve any issues. He said that in a speech during recent ceremony to mark the inauguration of his […]
Armed militiamen take control of the Burtinle district government headquarters
Burtinle(SD)-Reports from Buuuldin district in Nugaal region say that armed militias have seized control of the local government headquarters in the district during the selection of the district council. The Armed Militia protesting the […]
Pres. Farmajo’s losses to Uhuru Kenyatta on a IGAD leadership bid
Addis ababa(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has failed to become chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Regional leaders have rejected his bid and elected his rival Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. […]
President Farmajo and PM Kheyre no show at the commemoration of the October 14 massacre
Mogadishu(SD)-President Farmajo and Prime Minister Kheyre have been unable to attend the 2nd anniversary of the massacre at Sabobe intersection on 14 October in which hundreds died in the bombing two years […]
President Farmajo “October 14 is a sad day of remembrance.”
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a statement on the two-year anniversary of the Zobe bombing in Mogadishu, described it as a special occasion. October […]
Federalist MPs criticize Puntland President
Garowe(SD)-Members of the Puntland regional parliament held a press conference in Garowe, accusing President Said Abdullahi of failing to lead the administration. Lawmakers said that during his nine-month term in office, all […]
UN Base attacked in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)- A number of mortar shells have landed near the Aden Adde airport, especially the AMISOM base in Halane. Reports indicate that at least seven people were injured in the shelling. It is […]
Galmudug presidential candidates oppose Galmudug formation committee
Dhusamareb(SD)-Some of the candidates for Galmudug’s presidency have described the process of the appointment of a Galmudug technical committee to be illegal. According to media reports, the members of the committee are […]
Motion against Kenyan troops to be debated at the Somalia parliament
Mogadishu(SD)-Reports indicate that the plan is the first meeting of the House of Representatives to table the motion against a Kenyan contingent in Somalia. MP Zakaria Mohamud Haji Abdi, a member of […]
Somaliland official attends Kismayo ceremony
Kismayo(SD)-A Somaliland politician was seen at the Kismayo Inauguration ceremony of Ahmed Madobe. Former director of Somaliland’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Mohamed Adan Ilkase attended the inauguration of Jubaland President Ahmed […]
Kenya to send delegation to Jubbaland Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Nairobi(SD)-Aden Barre Duale, Kenya’s parliamentary majority leader, has confirmed that the Kenyan government will send a high-level delegation to Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam’s Inauguration ceremony. “I will lead a high level delegation […]
The Somali Government fractured over the Jubaland Inauguration
Kismayo(SD)-A delegation led by Deputy Speaker of the Upper House Abshir Bukhaari has arrived in Kismayo, the headquarters of the Interim Jubba Administration today. The delegation that landed in Kismayo today included members of […]