BOSSASO (SD) -Darawish forces of Puntland State of Somalia have today carried out planned operations against Al-Shabab militants in Golis mountains in the Eastern region of Puntland. Reports indicate that during the […]
Somali-Canadians seek response on youth killing
EDMONTON (SD) – The Somali community in Canada, particularly in Edmonton, have demonstrated their concern regarding the recent attacks on Somali youth in Edmonton. Leaders of the community stated that five victims […]
UN Says March 15 is International Day to Combat Islamophobia
NEW YORK (SD) – -The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing March 15th as international day against Islamophobia. The resolution had the support of 193 members of the UN […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility Kenyan soldiers killed in Wajir blast
(SD) – A landmine blast targeted a vehicle carrying Kenyan military and supplies from Weel-caday village in Wajir region on the outskirts of Elwaq district. It is not yet clear or known […]
Saudi Arabia to Import Somali livestock
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has said it has reopened livestock exports from Somalia, which have been banned in recent years. Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled has […]
Jubaland addresses the remaining Kismayo and Garbaharey seats
KISMAYO (SD) – The Jubbaland Regional Electoral Commission has announced that the 16-seat election in Garbaharey town will be held within two weeks. An statement from the commission did not specify whether […]
Al Shabab Kills an election delegate in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – An explosion on the road leading to Bengala camp targeted one of the principles of a school in Mogadishu. The explosion was caused by a landmine, reportedly targeting Daynile […]
Ilhan Omar says President Farmajo has no legitimacy
WASHINGTON (SD) – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said that Somalia does not currently have a president, stating that President Farmajo has no legitimacy. “the current president of Somalia’s term is over, having […]
Puntland Security battles with Al Shabab fighters
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland forces stated that they have prevented a plot by Al-Shabab Militants to attack and take over Bossaso, the commercial capital of Puntland State of Somalia. Reports indicated that […]
Kenya Airstrike hits Jubaland Pastorals
Dhobley (SD) – Reports from Dhobley district in Lower Juba region confirmed that there was an airstrike that caused casualties to civilians. According to local media, Kenyan warplanes hit pastoralists in the […]
Al Shabab Attacks Jubaland military bases
KISMAYO (SD) – More updates are emerging about an attack by Al-Shabaab on areas north of Kismayo, the capital of Lower Jubba region and the transitional Federal government of Jubaland. Reports indicate […]
Somali government to licence to Egyptian bank
(SD) – The Minister of foreign Affairs of the federal Government of Somalia, Abdisaid Muse stated that his administration is planning to grant a license to the Bank of Egypt. In an […]
On this week on Dispatches: Somali women’s Achievements, Election Deadline and President Bihi’s Visit to the US
London (SD) – This week on Dispatches we will be discussing, Somali women’s achievements and challenges as it relates to the international women’s day, Somalia’s looming election deadline and Somaliland President’s visit […]
Gorgor naps militants in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) – More updates are emerging from the planned operation by Gorgor Special forces in Parts of Barire area in Lower Shabelle region. Officials from the Gorgor Forces presented images of […]
Puntland President Receives Representatives from the International Community
GAROWE (SD) – A delegation from the United Nations led by Anita Kiki Gbeho, the deputy special representative of the secretary general for Somalia arrived in Garowe, the capital city of Puntland […]
US airstrikes hits Al Shabab base in Wabho
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United States has bombed an al-Shabab base in the village of Hareeri-gubadle, about 20 km east of Wabho in the Galgadud region. A statement from the Somali government […]
Al Shabab kills a Chinese citizen in Kenya
NAIROBI (SD) – Members of Al-Shabaab have carried out fatal attacks in Majengo, Lamu County in Kenya. The killed victims were working on a road construction project in the area. “Several Kenya […]
Ugandan Troops Will Remain in Somalia after AMISOM
MOGADISHU (SD) -The government of Uganda has announced that their troops will stay put in Somalia despite the decision of ending the African Union Mission in Somalia by 2022. The AMISOM duties […]
Somaliland Police Chief we cannot co-operate with Somalia
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland Police Chief, Mohamed Aden Dabagale, discussed the relationship between the security task forces of the government of Somalia and Somaliland. He publicized that there is no cooperation between […]
A newly elected federal MP dies in Nairobi
NAIROBI (SD) – Mohamud Muhumed Omar (Kulow), a newly elected member of Somalia’s lower house of parliament, has died in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Relatives of the lawmaker have confirmed his death, […]