Bossaso(SD)-Mohamed Gedi Salah, the chairman of Af-urur district in Bari region, reported heavy fighting this morning between Puntland forces and Al-Shabaab militia in the area. The governor said al-Shabaab threw mortar shells […]
Former Puntland Vice-president the new Somalia ambassador to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa(SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, HE Sahle -work Zewde has excepted the credentials for the new Somalia ambassador to Ethiopia, Abdihakim Haji Omar Amey, the former vice-president of Puntland […]
Somali government urges citizens not to call Al-Shabab for justice
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali Minister of Justice Hassan Hussein Haji has called on the Somali people not to seek justice in Al-Shabaab controlled areas. The Minister called on Somali judges to improve the service of […]
Displaced people in Beledweyne start returning
Beledweyne(SD)-Families displaced by the recent floods in Beledweyne have begun to slowly return home after flooding subsided. But in addition to the casualties caused by the floods on the other hand, there […]
Jubbaland files complaint against Ethiopian troops in Somalia to the UN
Kismayo(SD)-The Jubbaland state has for the first time in Somali politics filed a complaint against the Ethiopian troops in Somalia. A statement from Jubbaland State signed by the Minister of State for the […]
United Nations donates $ 18.7 million for flood relief in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The United Nations says it has donated $ 18.7 million to respond to recent floods in parts of Somalia. A statement from the United Nations Office in Mogadishu said the funds would […]
Somali government rejects Kenya’s statement on bilateral agreement
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government has disputed the statement of Kenyan Minister of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma, saying the two presidents agreed to end the Maritime issue in a mutually acceptable manner. Somali Minister of […]
Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril elected Speaker of the Puntland Parliament
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland regional parliament elected Abdirashid Yusuf Jabril as its new chairman and won over two other candidates. In the second round of the election, poet Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril got 34 votes […]
A Somali Federal Minister arrives in Garowe
Garowe(SD)-The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Abdirahman Duale Beyle and his delegation arrived today in Garowe, the headquarters of Puntland. Minister Beyle and his delegation were welcomed by […]
President Farmajo: opposition politicians are seeking jobs
Mogadishu(SD)-President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo who addressed the Somali community in Nairobi said that his government is not doing as well because of angry politicians who are looking for work. President […]
U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike
Jilib(SD)-In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Nov. 12. “This strike is an example […]
Puntland forces clashes with militias in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-Reports from Bosaso, the capital of Bari region, say the clashes occurred between Puntland security forces and militia commanded by Issa Mohamud Yusuf “Yulux”, a former leader of Somali pirates. There has been […]
UNDP Launches $ 10 Million Development Project in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched a climate adaptation project to help rural communities access adequate water. The Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister, Mahdi […]
Somalia banns two media organizations
Mogadishu(SD)-A statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Information stopped two media institutions working in the country. Media Link and Perspective Media have been accused by the Ministry of failing to follow the Ministry’s policy for […]
Power sharing, comparing President Farmajo and President Bihi
Hargeysa(SD)-The leaders of Somaliland and Somalia differ on a numerous of issues, including the countries they govern and their leadership style. President Farmajo was appointed by parliament, were President Bihi, despite it’s […]
Former Somalia president: I swear to Allah, if they don’t stop we will remove them
Beledweyne(SD)-Former Somali president and the head of the political parties Sheik Shariif has sworn to “kick out” the Somalia government if they don’t stop. The president and a delegation he was given hard time […]
Wadani: all the important positions are appointed to military men
Hargeisa(SD)-Wadani Opposition Leader Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan said the country has taken over the military, and appealed to them to be patient and not to be harsh. Hersi said most of the country’s political […]
President Ware: We hold the Airline that flew the former presidents to Beledweyne accountable
Beledweyne(SD)-The president of Hiran region Mohamed Abdi Ware said that they are holding accountable the airline who flew the delegation led by former Somali presidents who arrived in Beledweyne today. Ware said last night […]
Farmajo government tries to block former presidents flights
Mogadishu(SD)-A delegation led by former Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who were confined to the Mogadishu airport this morning has been cleared for their trip to Beledweyne. The […]
Former Puntland speaker of the parliament arrives in Sanaag
Garowe(SD)-Reports from Garowe, the capital of Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland, say that Puntland’s Speaker of Parliament Abdihakim Mohamed Ahmed Dhobo left town after he was ousted on Thursday by the parliament. […]