El-Adde July 06, 2023 (SD) – The news coming from Gedo region, under the administration of Jubaland State, indicates that recent airstrikes by the Kenyan government have caused significant damage and casualties […]
Somaliland troops continue to Shell Laascaanood
Laascaanood April 29, 2023 (SD) – News from the city of Laascaanood, the capital of Sool region, indicates that Somaliland troops have launched a mortar attack at certain neighborhoods of the city, […]
ATMIS set to leave Somalia at the end of 2024
Kampala April 29, 2023 (SD) -The leaders of troop-contributing countries to the African Union’s Mission in Somalia met in Uganda this week and agreed to withdraw 2,000 soldiers who will leave the […]
EU to support regions liberated from Al Shabaab
Mogadishu April 26, 2023 (SD) -The European Union has announced a project worth 4.5 million euros aimed at rebuilding areas previously controlled by Al-Shabaab in Somalia. The project aims to provide security […]
Somalia and Norway discuss talks with Somaliland
Mogadishu April 26, 2023 (SD) – The official representative of the President of Somalia for Somaliland Affairs, Mr. Abdikarim Hussein Guled, met today with Norway’s Special Representative to Somalia, Ms. Heidi Johansen, […]
Traditional leaders reach Hargeisa as clashes in Las Anod resumed
Hargeisa April 25, 2023 (SD) – A group of traditional elders from southern Somalia who previously visited Las Anod has arrived in the city of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The visiting […]
Somalia: No plans to extend ATMIS term
Mogadishu April 25, 2023 (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has responded to a report by the East African newspaper, which claimed that the government is planning to extend the deployment of […]
The Federal Government forces capture members of Al-Shabaab in Galcad
Galcad April 23, 2023 (SD) – The news from the Galgaduud region in central Somalia indicates that today, the national army and local forces launched a successful operation against the Al-Shabaab militants […]
Al Shabaab launches a deadly attack on Budbud
Mogadishu April 19, 2023 (SD) – A fierce battle erupted today in Budbud district in Galgaduud region between the Somali National Army and Al-Shabaab militants. According to reports, the fighting began after […]
Britain appointed a new ambassador to Somalia.
London April 18, 2023 (SD) – The UK’s Foreign Ministry has issued a press release stating that Michael Nithavrianakis has been appointed as the new ambassador to Somalia. Mr. Nithavrianakis will resume […]
International Partners disappointed that Bihi refused to withdraw troops from Laascaanood
Mogadishu April 10, 2023 (SD) -A group of Somalia’s international friends, which include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, and […]
President Hassan Sheikh participated in an emergency meeting held by IGAD leaders
Mogadishu April 16, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in urgent talks with the Heads of State of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
Somaliland: President Bihi informs the IC no troop withdrawal from Laascaanood and no presidential elections
Hargeisa April 15, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, held a video conference meeting today with International diplomats in Somalia. The meeting discussed the situation in the city […]
President Hassan has arrives in Addis Ababa to participate in the Tripartite Summit
Addis Ababa April 14, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Addis Ababa today, where he will participate in a three-way conference between […]
Chinese Ambassador Slams Somaliland over Taiwan
Mogadishu April 13, 2023 (SD) – The Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Fei Shengchao, ridiculed Somaliland after the breakaway region issued a statement condemning China for its actions against Taiwan. Somaliland in […]
UN Chief and Somali President meet in Mogadishu
Mogadishu April 11, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a productive meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, during his historic visit […]
The Somali government addressed the political tensions with Puntland.
Mogadishu April 10, 2023 (SD) – The Somali government has for the first time spoken about the political conflict between the Puntland State Government and the regional administration of Galmudug, which is […]
Mortars hit Villa Somalia and the residency of the Minister of Petroleum
Mogadishu April 09, 2023 (SD) – Several casualties and injuries have been reported following a mortar attack in the early hours of today in the Warta-Nabada district and the vicinity of the […]
PM Barre meets with newly appointed Protection of Civil Affairs envoy
Mogadishu April 08, 2023 (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamse Abdi Barre, received the newly appointed Special Representative of the President for the Stabilization and Protection […]
India donates two million dollars to ATMIS mission in Somalia
NY April 08, 2023 (SD) – The Indian government has pledged 2 million dollars to the United Nations fund to support the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Previously, the Indian government […]