Garowe(SD)-The council of Garowe administration has rescinded the confidence of all the directors of the Garowe Municipality, after it was accused of failing in their duties. The decisions were made at the […]
Norway pledges $ 353 million to Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-In a statement issued today by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, Norway said that it will provide 3.1 billion euros ($ 353 million) loan to Somalia. Norway said the loan will help Somalia, to pay it’s […]
Somali government sends official statement on airspace violations to Kenya
Mogadishu(SD)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has summoned the Kenyan Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Lucas Tumbo. Minister of State Abdulkadir Ahmed Kheyri met with the ambassador at the Ministry’s […]
The largest delegation reached Kismayo today
Kismayo(SD)-A largest delegation of Somali opposition leaders, the president of Puntland, former presidents of Somalia arrived in Kismayo as to attend the inauguration of the Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam. A high-level delegation led by […]
2019, the most violent year for Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The United States has carried out 275 bombings in Somalia since 2007, killing an estimated 2,800 people. Meanwhile, the BBC’s investigative report says al-Shabaab’s attacks since 2009 have killed an estimated 9,000 […]
Ministry of Interior Appoints Galmudug Technical Committee
Mogadishu(SD)-The federal government of Somalia has announced the formation of a Galmudug regional state formation committee. The committee is appointed by the Ministry of Interior, consisting of 13 members. The Interior Ministry […]
Minister Awad ‘Puntland did not understand each other during the Jubbaland elections
Mogadishu(SD)-The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia Ahmed Issa Awad gave details on the outcome of a meeting held in Bossaso between a ministerial delegation from the Federal Government of […]
President Farmajo ‘does not grant autonomy to regional states
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo addresses the opening of the sixth Session of the Somali Parliament on Federalism, saying that the federal government does not give autonomy to the regional governments. On […]
President Deni: Puntland will not ask anyone permission to attend the Jubaland inauguration
Bossaso(SD)-Ministers from Somalia’s Federal Government, traveled to Bossaso, the provincial capital of Bari region for an unaroused visit, they met with President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni. Ministers who met with President Deni, all from Puntland, […]
Germany announces $ 73 million for Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The German government has formally announced that it will provide $ 73 million in financial assistance to Somalia. German Ambassador to Somalia Annett Gunther announced the financial support as the German embassy […]
Federal government and Jubaland clash over the need for a new elections
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali government warns against plans to vet parliament and election of Jubaland president, following the election process last night by the Ministry of Interior and Federalism. Jubbaland Minister of Information Eng Abdi […]
Benadir regional court arraigned Minster Janan today
Mogadishu(SD)-The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday announced that it has arraigned Abdirashid Hassan Abdi-Nur (Janan), Jubbaland’s minister of security and Bulele Adan Mohamed, the army chief of Dolow and Belet-Hawo. The two […]
The first Supreme Court complaint filled against the Somali government
Mogadishu(SD)-The National Himilo party, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has for the first time filed a lawsuit against the Somali government. Sharif Sheikh Ahmed explained the lawsuit filed at the high court […]
Djiboutian troops clash with Somali Police in Hiran
Beledweyne(SD)-The battle between the Djiboutian contingent of AMISOM and the Jalalaqsi district forces which took place today in the district resulted the Djiboutian troops taking control of all administrative centers. The fighting erupted […]
Somalia Interior ministry lays out it’s plan for Jubaland election
Mogadishu(SD)-A press release issued by the Ministry of Interior of the Federal Government of Somalia is presented in an election plan for Jubaland. The ministry said in a press release that it […]
Somaliland MP no longer attending Jubaland inauguration
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland lawmaker Nasir Ali Shire said he changed his plan to attend the inauguration of Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe. The Jubaland leader’s inauguration is planned for today, despite the federal government of Somalia’s objection […]
MP’s allegedly kidnaped Garowe Mayor
Garowe(SD)-Puntland’s Deputy Minister of Interior Abdiweli Mire Hirsi has called for immediate action against three members of the Garowe Municipal Council, accusing them of kidnapping the Mayor of Garowe Ahmed Barre. The […]
Somalia files a lawsuit with the UN against Kenya
Mogadishu(SD)-The government of Somalia has accused the Kenyan government of violating the International Civil Aviation Act after a direct flight from Nairobi landed in the southern port city of Kismayo. The Somali […]
federal government of Somalia rejected political deportees from Jubaland
Mogadishu(SD)-The federal government of Somalia has refused entry into Mogadishu persons deported by the Jubbaland administration who landed at Mogadishu airport. Jubbaland administration led by Ahmed Madobe began to target supporters of the federal government in […]
ICJ court to decide Kenya’s postponement request again
The International Criminal Court (ICJ) is expected to finally decide on the renewed tensions between the Somali and Kenyan governments in the case of a maritime dispute between the two governments. The […]