MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hamse Abdi Barre has today officially taken over the office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia […]
Journalists injured in blast brought to Mogadishu for treatment
MOGADISHU (SD) – Four people, two of them civilians, were killed and three others, including two journalists, were injured when a landmine hit their vehicle near Mataban district in Hiran region. The […]
17 Somalis jailed in Oman for piracy land in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Reports from Bossaso town in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland confirm that a group of Pirates jailed in Oman arrived in Bossaso. The men, mostly teenagers, were detained in […]
June 26 June Commemoration Ceremonies Held In Mogadishu And Hargeisa
MOGADISHU (SD) – The June 26th Independence commemoration ceremonies was held last night in Mogadishu and Hargeisa last night. On June 26, 1960 the flag of the Somali Republic was first raised […]
Somali Parliament unanimously confirms PM
MOGADISHU (SD) – The newly appointed Prime Minister of Somalia Hamse Abdi Barre has today asked the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia for a vote of confidence. […]
Jamal Osman: It is easier to interview Al Shabaab Leaders than Somali Government officials
LONDON (SD) – UK’s Chanel four news recently aired a segment called inside Al Shabaab, by Somali born British journalist Jamal Osman. Jamal’s ground shaking report has been the main discussion point […]
30 children die of malnutrition in Kismayo Hospital
KISMAYO (SD) – More than 30 children have died of malnutrition in the past 48 hours at Kismayo Hospital in the Lower Juba region. According to the administration of the children’s hospital, […]
Puntland forces capture foreign ISIS members
BOSSASO (SD) – The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) have this morning launched an operation in the mountainous areas of Bari region, capturing foreign fighters. The operation carried out in the mountainous Timiro […]
President Said Deni Appoints Puntland Drought Relief Committee
GAROOWE (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, today chaired a meeting of the Puntland Council of Ministers in Garowe, the capital of Nugal region. The meeting discussed a number of issues […]
World Bank to Support Somalia’s Drought Victims through Cash Transfers
MOHADISHU (SD) – The World Bank has approved $ 143 million to help vulnerable Somalis overcome the growing drought and food insecurity across the country. This additional aid to Somalia, will further […]
Danab conducts operations in Lower Jubba
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Armed Forces, particularly the Danab Commandos and the Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Forces, displays weapons and explosives seized during operations in villages in Lower Jubba region. The […]
ICG calls on Somali president to open talks with Al Shabaab
MOGADISHU (SD) – The International Crisis Group (ICG) has said in a statement that the conflict between the Somali government and Al Shabaab could be resolved through dialogue. The ICG said in […]
Puntland military court sentences Al Shabaab militants to death
GAROOWE (SD) – The Puntland Armed Forces Court of First Instance has today sentenced four members of Al-Shabaab militia to death. The Armed Forces Prosecutor read out the indictment and the evidence […]
Prof Warfa: The new Government must Deal with Al Shabaab, security and Implement one person one Vote
JIGJIGA (SD) – Somali parliament has on May 15, elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for Somalia’s 10th president, this is President Hassan’s second non consecutive term in office. The president has appointed Hamze […]
President Deni says he wasn’t consulted with the appointment of PM Hamze Barre
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has expressed displeasure over the appointment of a new Prime Minister of Somalia. Said Deni, boasted that he was […]
Kenya: Somalia to lift Mira Ban soon
NAIROBI (SD) – The Kenyan government has predicted when Somalia will allow the export of khat to Somalia will resume again, after a years long ban. Kenya’s Agriculture Minister Peter Munya told […]
Galmudug president says foreigners killed in Ba’do battle
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor gave details of the casualties suffered by Al Shabaab in the attack on Ba’do village under Adado District. President Qoor Qoor on […]
Drought Relief Special Envoy Meets Canadian Diplomats
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of the Canadian Embassy led by the First Secretary briefed the Special Envoy Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame about the Development and Aid to Somalia. The envoy thanked the Government […]
Local Militias kill scores of Al Shabab fighters in Bahdo
(SD) – Al-Shabaab militants launched a major attack at Bahdo district in Galmudug region in Somalia this morning, with high number of casualties reported. Local militias have reportedly put up a strong […]
Somalia: Al Shabaab addresses talks with Hassan Sheikh’s government
MOGADISHU (SD) – A senior Al Shabaab leader has ruled out any talks with the new government led by President Hassan Sheikh, Instead, and expressed hope that they would take over the […]