Thursday, September, 1, 2022 (SD) – News reports from Cada-kibir in Adado District, Galgadud Region in Central Somalia indicate that Al Shabaab fighters attacked vital infostructure there. Al-Shabaab militants reportedly blew up […]
Al-Shabaab takes control of El Adde area in Hiraan region
MOGADISHU (SD) – The reports from El Adde area, which is approximately 60 km west of Beledweyne, say that Al-Shabaab has taken control the area today. The takeover followed after the Al-Shabaab […]
No Domino Effect for Mohamud of Somalia
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia was hoping for a domino effect from the Kenya elections. He bet on Raila Odinga. Kenya election commission declared William Ruto president-elect albeit there is a […]
The regional governments suspend cooperation with Ministry of Finance of Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s regional governments have stopped their cooperation with the Ministry of Finance of Somalia. In an online meeting held by the finance ministers of the regional states, they’ve accused […]
Al-Shabaab issues a warning to Kenya and William Ruto
MOGADIHSU (SD) Al Shabaab has issued a statement to the new Kenyan government calling on the government possibly led by William Ruto to review its policy in Somalia. The statement said that […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – Somalia’s Federal President Hassan Sheikh arrived in Garowe, where he was welcomed by Puntland State President, Said Abdullahi Deni, his deputy and others. The President’s delegation includes the Minister […]
Puntland Cuts Office of Human Rights Defender’s budget
GAROWE (SD) – The Chairman of Puntland’s Human Rights Defender Said Abdi Mumin says their constitutional budget has been cut. The Chairman attributed the budget cut to President Deni’s attempt to cripple […]
Somali government forces liberate new areas from Al-Shabaab
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Somali government forces, with help from local militias, cleared Al Shabaab forces from several villages west of Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan region. The villages the forces liberated from […]
Samira Gaid of Hiraal Institute Discusses the deadly Hayat Hotel attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – A deadly hotel attack in Mogadishu took authorities 24 hours to secure the venue this week. The Al Shabaab claimed attack at Hayat hotel saw the death of at […]
Waddani: Yusuf Garaad’s visit undermines Somaliland’s independence
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Waddani party opposed the arrival of a Somalia Government Official in Hargeisa and said that his trip undermines the sovereignty of Somaliland. The Information Secretary of the WADDANI […]
Remembering Hadrawi: My Teacher, Mentor and Friend.
“Call him a thinker, a philosopher, an intellectual, a revolutionary, a critic, a teacher, at every turn in the checkered history of his homeland, Hadrawi has delighted his people with his striking […]
Al-Shabaab carries out a deadly attack on Hayat Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Mogadishu indicate that security officers and police in Banadir region were injured in an Hayat hotel attack, where fighting hours long fighting between Al-Shabaab and government forces […]
Somalia announces the results of the 12th grade certificate examination
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Ministry of Education of the Federal Government of Somalia today announced the results of 12th grade Certificate Examinations for 2021/2022 school year. The ministry presented the number of […]
Puntland: Appeal court upholds militant’s death sentences
BOSSASO (SD) – The Court of Appeal in the Bari region of Puntland State of Somalia has upheld a death sentence member of the Daesh group. The Court of Appeal of Bari […]
Somali government confirms US air strike in Hiran
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press release issued tonight by the Government of Somalia states that with the help of the US AFRICOM command, they have carried out three aerial attacks against Al-Shabaab […]
Somali Parliament approves new Cabinet
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of the Somali Parliament confirmed the new Somalia Cabinet of Ministers appointed last week by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre. As the Speaker of the Somali Parliament, Sheikh […]
Jubbaland and Galmudug VPs oppose the new government
KISMAYO (SD) – The vice presidents of the states of Jubbaland and Galmudug opposed the new government announced by Prime Minister Hamse a day ago, saying that the process of power sharing […]
Tensions between Somaliland and Puntland rise in district of Sool region
Bocame (SD) – Reports from Bocame district in Sool region that there is tension between Somaliland and Puntland administrations, each of which claims to control the area. Tensions rose after delegation led […]
Sheikh Fu’ad Shongole dismisses rumors of his death
MOGADISHU (SD) – Sheikh Fu’ad Mohamed Khalaf (Shongole), one of the top leaders of Al-Shabaab, spoke about the latest battles between Al Shabaab militants and the Liyu Police in the Somali regional […]
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh meets with new cabinet members
MOGADISHO (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today held a welcoming meeting with the nominated members of the Federal Government of Somalia, congratulated them on […]