MOGADISHU (SD) – The interim speaker of Somalia’s 11th Parliament Abdisalam Ahmed Liban has appointed members of the organizing committee for the election of the Speaker and his deputies of the House, […]
Militants seize Eyl polling station
EYL (SD) – Armed militias have taken over the Eyl district council election hall in Nugal region, after an attack that caused casualties this morning. The swearing in and election of the […]
FIET Announces Transfer of Garbaharey Seats to Elwaq
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Electoral Commission (FIET) has issued a decision on the location of the disputed Jubaland’s Garbaharey 16-seat constituency. A statement from the commission sent to the regional electoral […]
Electoral Commission clears two suspended South West seats
BAIDOA (SD) – Somalia’s Federal Electoral Commission (FIET) has approved the Hop-103 and HOP-204 seats in the South West constituency. The electoral commission also said that the HOP154 seat would be re-elected. […]
Al-Shabaab attacks Kenyan troops while hauling water
KISMAYO (SD) – Reports from the port city of Kismayo confirm that an explosion targeted a Kenyan military convoy between Kodi and Kamboni in Lower Jubba region. A roadside bomb has exploded […]
Somali Electoral Commission to send a delegation to Baidoa
MOGADISHU (SD) – According to the Somalia’s Electoral Committee (FIEIT) members of the committee will be flying to Baidoa, the Transitional seat of the South West state Government of Somalia. The purpose […]
President Farmajo and UN Secretary-General discuss elections and security
MOGADISHU (SD) – The UN Secretary-General spoke by telephone with Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to discuss a range of issues, including elections, security, drought and the new ATMIS operation. In a […]
Puntland Opposition Groups Win Puntland Local Elections
GAROWE (SD) – Opposition parties in Puntland won two district commissioners in Puntland, leading to a major setback for President Deni and his party Kaah. Abdi Said Qaal, a member of the […]
Al Shabaab and Ethiopian forces clash in Dinsor district
DIINSOOR (SD) – Reports from Dinsor district in Bay region confirm that heavy fighting broke out there between Ethiopian troops based in the district and Al Shabaab fighters. The fighting reportedly started […]
This week on Dispatches: Is it impossible for Amb. Francisco Madeira to continue to work in Somalia?
NORTH BRABANT (SD) – This week we are discussing the unprecedented move by Somalia’s PM Mohamed Hussein Roble in expelling The AU envoy in Mogadishu Ambassador Francisco Caetano Madeira, the move was […]
Galmudug forces kill Al-Shabaab members in planned operation
GALGADUD (SD) – Galmudug state Darwish forces have carried out an operation in Godyanyo area in the south of Mudug region last night. The troops reportedly destroyed a vehicle allegedly loaded with […]
FEIT Chairman confirms swearing-in of MPs
MOGADISHU (SD) – Chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission Muse Guelleh Yusuf said the swearing in of members of both houses of the Somali Federal Parliament will take place on April 14th, […]
Somali Ministry of Security bans Francisco Madeira from the country
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government’s Ministry of Internal Security has issued a decree barring the return of African Union envoy to Somalia Francisco Madeira, who was recently declared PNG by Prime […]
SOMALIA: ATMIS Lockdown to jeopardize swears in of new lawmakers
MOGADISHU (SD) – A statement from the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said that a curfew has been imposed at the Halane camp near Aden Adde International Airport, which houses Western […]
African Union rejects PM Roble’s decision to expel Amb. Madeira
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has opposed Prime Minister Roble’s ouster of African Union envoy Amb Madeira. “The Chairperson of Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Faki […]
AMISOM and Al-Shabaab exchange artillery fire in Burhakaba
BURHAKABA (SD) – Reports from Bay region say that Al-Shabaab militants fired mortar shells at an AMISOM base in Burhakaba district in Bay region. Residents in Burhakaba told local media that they […]
Civil Society Expresses Concern Over Election Situation
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Civil Society Election Situation Room expressed concern over the growing political tensions surrounding the upcoming elections especially the Parliamentary elections which are in their final stages. A statement […]
Breaking News: Ambassador Madeira criticizes Somali and regional government and opposition leaders
MOGADISHU (SD) – Soon after Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble ordered the African Union Special Representative Francisco Madeira to leave Somalia within 48 hours, a secret audio recording was released. The unconfirmed […]
Villa Somalia opposes Roble’s decision to expel AU envoy
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has late night announced the expulsion of Francisco Madeira, the African Union Special Representative (SRCC). An statement from the Office of the Prime Minister […]
Somalia delivers $ 12.7 million to Waaheen Market Emergency Committee
MOGADISHU (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled confirmed that Somalia’s federal government sent $12.7 million to the Waheen market emergency committee in Hargeisa today. The money will be used to […]