NY(SD)-UN Secretary-General António Guterres presents his three-month report on the Somali affairs to the UN Security Council. He spoke in part the Somaliland-Somalia talks, and pointed out that significant progress has been […]
There are Somali officials hiding Al-Shabaab in their homes
Mogadishu(SD)- The chairman of the Somalia’s Supreme Court of the Armed Forces Liban Ali Yaroow has made a serious accusation against Somali officials of the government, who hide members of al-Shabaab in their homes. […]
Intrigues of three Kenyans in race for Jubaland president
Guleid Khalif, an expert of Jubaland politics wants the Kenyan government to ask the candidates to pull out. The bid by three Kenyans in Jubaland presidential elections has elicited debate on how […]
Under Pressure, IS Militants in Somalia Look to Ethiopia
Islamic State militants in Somalia say they will release jihadist materials in Amharic – a step unmistakably aimed at winning recruits in restive, neighboring Ethiopia. The announcement came in the form of […]
Jubbaland security committee announces closure of Kismayo borders
Kismayo(SD)-The Jubbaland regional security committee has issued a security entry ban in the city of Kismayo during a presidential election. A statement from the committee said that from August 20, Kismayo will close its […]
Puntland Vice President opposes Pres. Deni’s call for peace talks with Somaliland
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland Vice President Ahmed Karash yet again rebuked a call from the Puntland President Said Deni, in which he declared his readiness to peacefully resolve all disputes with Somaliland. “The territorial integrity of Puntland […]
US bombs the Lower Shabelle region
Mogadishu(SD)-The US military has announced that it has bombed the base of Kuunyo Barrow in Lower Shabelle region. A press statement from the command said that, with the help of the Somali […]
Kenya expresses concern over UN position on Jubbaland election
Nairobi(SD)-The Kenyan government has expressed its concerns over a letter issued by the United Nations Secretary General for Somalia, James Swan, on November 17th regarding the election of Jubaland’s president. In a […]
Heavy clashes between government forces and Al Shabab erupts in Jowhar
Jowhar(SD)-Details are coming out of an early morning fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabab in Jowhar. The fighting erupted early morning when Al-Shabaab militants attacked the Somali government military base at Keli Warabe, […]
AMISOM Force Commander to Visit Kismayo in Crisis
Kismayo(SD)-AMISOM forces commander Tigabu Yilma is due to visit Kismayo the administrative capital of Jubaland today. The visit comes amid growing tensions between the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces, specifically the Ethiopians […]
Qatar Government announces start of Hobyo Port Construction Project
Mogadishu(SD)-The ministers of the ports of Qatar and Somalia, Jassim Bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti and Maryam Aweys Jama announced today in Mogadishu that the construction of Hobyo port in Mudug region will […]
Armed Force Court sentenced Three men to death
Mogadishu(SD)-The supreme court of the Somali armed forces have sentenced three Somali National Army soldiers, to be executed today. Two of the men, identified as Abdiazid Ali Sheikh Aden, a Somali military […]
Somali president holds talks with Djibouti counterpart
Djibouti(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and his delegation arrived in Djibouti the capital of the Republic of Djibouti. The President and his delegation were received at Djibouti airport by the Prime Minister of […]
Vice president rejects the nomination of the Puntland Electoral Commission
Garoowe(SD)-Puntland Vice President Ahmed Elmi Osman (Ahmed Karaash) has completely rejected the temporary election committee appointed by Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni. A statement from the office of the vice president of […]
Somalia’s security Director sacked
Mogadishu(SD)-The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abukar Islaw has sacked the Director of the Ministry Yusuf Ali Mohamed. A letter from the Somali Minister of Security […]
James Swan appeals to Jubaland election commission again and their response
Kismayo(SD)-UN Special Representative to Somalia James Swan urged the Jubbaland Electoral Commission to comply with all international appeals, although he thanked the committee for postponing the presidential election time to give the […]
What next in The Reconstituting Endeavor of Somali Nation-states
“What are the Consequences if the people given control our government have no ideas how it works; The fifth Risk by Michael Lewis”. In the trek of civilization, humans settled as nation […]
Somali government reiterates its refusal to recognize Jubaland election
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government has reiterated its call to never recognize the outcome of the Jubaland elections of Parliament and the president. The Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation has stated that the process for […]
Violence erupts ahead of Dhusamareb reconciliation meetings
Dhusamareb(SD)-Heavy shooting between rivel forces and police security was reported Tuesday night in Dhusamareb. Witnesses told reporters that the two sides exchanged widely heard gun fire, exchanged districts in Dhusamareb. The fighting erupted after opposing […]
President Deni Appoints Committee for Elections in Puntland
Garowe(SD)-Puntland President HE Said Abdullahi Deni has appointed Provisional Puntland Government Elections Commission. The president named these nine members of the Puntland Election Commission members below: 1.Abdinur Sheikh Mohamed Ishaq 2. Sahra Jama Salah […]