Kismayo(SD)-Jubbaland regional president Ahmed Mohamed Islam [Ahmed Madobe] rejected the points made yesterday by the Somali Partnership Forum in Mogadishu. President Ahmed Madobe, who’s election is opposed by the federal government, said an […]
Somalia’s former Presidents criticize the federal government on regional issues
Mogadishu(SD)-In a joint press conference held today in Mogadishu, former Somali presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud have strongly criticized the Somali government’s policies. The press conference, which appeared to shadow […]
US announces re-opening embassy in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-The US embassy in Somalia said today that their embassy in Mogadishu was officially re-established. The US embassy in Somalia was closed on January 5, 1991, when the Somali central government collapsed, […]
Prime Minister Closes Somalia Cooperation Conference In Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Ali Khayre closed the conference on Somalia co-operation which was attended by representatives of the international community, international organizations and more than 50 governments. […]
Puntland Ministers visiting Buhodle
Buhodle(SD)-A large delegation from the Puntland State of Somalia has been in Buhodle for the past few days. The delegation led by Puntland’s Minister of Labor Jama Farah Muse has been there […]
President Deni admits to Somaliland’s nationhood
Bossaso(SD)-President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, currently speaking in Bossaso, refered to Somaliland as a “country”. The Puntland President was addressing the issue of safety in Somalia at time of his realization. […]
Somalia’s political parties announced a new alliance.
Mogadishu(SD)-Conference of Hiil Qaran, Hor U Socod, NDP, Waddjir and MBDA had a meeting in Mogadishu today and they have announced a new alliance with the federal government of Somalia. The leaders […]
Amnest accuses US of killing civilians in Somalia
Nairobi(SD)-An investigation by Amnesty International revealed that three men killed in a US airstrike in Somalia in March were civilians who had nothing to do with Al shabab. Amnesty believes the attack […]
Somalia: Puntland and Jubaland Governments rejected the Mogadishu Conference
Garowe(SD)-Puntland and Jubaland states of Somalia have boycotted the International Co-operation Conference held in Mogadishu today. President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, who was invited to the meeting, refused to accept the […]
Faisal Ali Warabe criticizes Presidents of Somalia and Djibouti
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland’s UCID Chairman Eng Faisal Ali Warabe has strongly criticized Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Somali President Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo. Faysal Ali Warabe strongly opposed the President Farmajo meeting with Colonel Tuke, who […]
Hargeisa Mayor Judgment questioned by Somalilanders everywhere
Hargeisa(SD)-The mayor of Hargeisa Abdirahman Soltelco in an interview with HCTV made disparaging comments about the unfortunate conditions Mogadishu residents find themselves. “The cat in Hargeisa today is more lucky than the […]
The International Co-operation Conference held in Mogadishu for the first time
Mogadishu(SD)-The International Co-operation Conference is scheduled to open in Mogadishu today. The federal republic of Somalia has welcomed the opening of the first international conference in Mogadishu. having been held outside the […]
Mogadishu(SD)-Al-Shabab has announced that they carried out a major suicide bombing at a base in the Lower Shabelle region of Bali-dogle, where US and DANAB troops are based. The attack started with […]
Speaker of the upper House and the Deputy PM of Somalia need to Speak out or Resign
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Government of Somalia Mohamed Farmajo is seen pictured with a convicted war criminal Yusuf Abdi Ali Tukeh in Washington this week. They were both attending an opening ceremony for […]
Somalia responds to a Kenyan claim regarding Al Shabab member
Mogadishu(SD)-A Somalia government responded to Kenyan security officials saying that a senior al-Shabab leader who Somalia been holding is in their country. The government says Abdiwahid Khalif Abdi, known as [Isse Tarabuun] is a Somali citizen […]
AMISOM troops attacked in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-More details are coming out of the attack on a convoy of AMISOM troops passing near the SOS intersection in Heliwa district in Mogadishu. Witnesses claimed that the roadside blast was aimed at AMISOM troops […]
Kenya says a major al-Shabaab leader is in their country despite Somalia saying he is in jail
Nairobi(SD)-A Kenyan official says a senior Al-Shabaab official is currently in the counry. The news comes from the Kenyan security forces. The Al Shabab officer, Abdi Wahaid Isse Khalif Abdi (Issa Tarabun), […]
Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Lower Shabelle
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali National Army and the Union of African Union in an airstrike killed militants aligned with terror group Al-Shabaab. The shelling occurred at the southern outskirts of Awdheegle district, and was […]
President Farmajo visits a man convicted on Genocide in Somaliland
Washington(SD)-The President of the Federal Government of Somalia in Washington met with Colonel Tuke, who was convicted of genocide in Somaliland during the civil War. The Somali government has yet to elaborate on the […]
Government of Somalia eases restrictions on flights to Kismayo
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government lifted a 24-hour ban on flights to Kismayo, the headquarters of the Jubbaland administration. News of the lifting of the ban on the flights to Kismayo has been confirmed by the […]