TORONTO (SD) – Somaliland election dispute took a serious turn this week after the two official national parties declared that they would not recognise Muse Bihi as the country’s president after his […]
Somali police impose curfew in Mogadishu during elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Police Force has imposed a curfew in Mogadishu starting tonight and ending on Monday at time when the country’s presidential election is set to be held tomorrow […]
Heavy fighting continues in Dhusamareb
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – The mayor of Dhusamareb the capita of Galmudug State, Abdirahman Ali Mohamed Geda-qorow spoke about the fighting between the federal government forces, Galmudug and Ahlu Sunna forces in that […]
Presidential Candidates’ Speech Concludes in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The speeches of the candidates for the 10th presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia have concluded in Mogadishu today. The last 19 Candidates, today addressed members of both […]
AFRICOM says visit to Somaliland is consistent with the U.S. “single Somalia” policy
HARGEISA (SD) – President Muse Bihi Abdi today welcomed to Somaliland General Stephen Townsend, Commander of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AFRICOM), for consultations on advancing bilateral security interests in East […]
Somaliland president criticizes Somalia for Northerners running in Somalia elections
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi speaking on the sidelines of the Somali presidential election has lamented the fact that officials from Somaliland are seeking positions in Mogadishu. Speaking at […]
First batch of Presidential Candidates’ Speak to lawmakers
MOGADISHU (SD) – The first day of the speeches of the candidates for the 10th presidency of the Federal Government of Somalia has concluded at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. […]
Somalia: Suicide bomber strikes near presidential election site
MOGADISHU (SD) – A powerful explosion was heard in many parts of Mogadishu at a checkpoint near Aden Adde International Airport near the KM-4 junction. A suicide bomber blew himself up targeting […]
Somalia: Registration of presidential candidates completed, speeches set for tomorrow
MOGADISHU (SD) – The joint committee of Somalia’s bicameral parliament for the presidential election has this afternoon finalized the registration of presidential candidates. The commission said in a statement that it had […]
Farmaajo to seek a second term in office
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has tonight for the first time confirmed that he will seek a second term of the presidency of […]
This Week on Dispatches: Presidential elections, Al Shabaab Attacks ATMIS base and World Press Day
LONDON (SD) – Somalia’s upper and lower house elected a joint presidential election committee and said that election will be held on May 15, 2022 Also Al Shabaab launched a major attack […]
Somali Parliament recognises MPs elected in Elwaq
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Speakership of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has today reached a final decision on the members of parliament elected in Elwaq and Garbaharey districts of Gedo region. A […]
Somalilanders’ Quest for Independence Isn’t ‘Neocolonial’ Plot. It’s Self-Determination
Salon.com ran a piece recently warning that the American right is “waging a stealth, neocolonial assault on Somalia.” The supposed “assault” is a growing campaign within the U.S. and elsewhere to recognize Somaliland’s independence […]
Somalia: The 11th Parliament Must Enact Two laws to Protect the Country from Future Demagogues
Somalia’s peace-building process and state recovery have suffered in the last five years under the leadership of former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. Confidence in the armed forces eroded, separation of powers between […]
Security Council condemns Brazen attack On ATMIS base in Somalia
NY (SD) – The UN Security Council has issued a statement condemning the Al-Shabaab attack on an ATMIS base in El Baraf, Middle Shabelle region. A statement issued by the members of […]
Somalia’s Presidential Candidacy Requirements Released
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Presidential Election Commission has announced the Procedures and Requirements for Somali Presidential Candidates. Candidates vying for the country’s top post are required to fulfill nine nomination conditions, if […]
African Union, US address Al Shabaab attack on El Baraf
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The 1081st meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) discussed a recent Attack by Al Shabaab on an ATMIS base in El Baraf, Middle Shabelle […]
Somalia: Government Troops Clash in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Fighting erupts in Wadajir district of Banadir region, killing and injuring several people, scaring local residents. Fighting between government forces took place in the Tarabunka neighborhood, clashing over the […]
Auditor General suspends government contracts during elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Office of the Auditor General of Somalia has issued an order banning government agencies from entering into agreements during elections. A statement from the Office of the Auditor […]
Somalia: Organizing Committee Announces Presidential Election Date
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Joint Parliamentary Committees for the Election of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia has today released the 10th Presidential Election Schedule. The committee of the two […]