HARGEISA (SD) -The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, responded to the criticism and threats from the Somalia and China governments over the developing relations between Somaliland and Taiwan. The President accused […]
President Farmajo to Meet with Emir of Qatar Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani
MOGADSHU (SD)- Somalia’s outgoing President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, along with a delegation from the federal government has recently travelled to Doha, Qatar. The delegation is to meet with the Emir of Qatar, […]
Bossaso Federal 16 seat Parliamentary Election Results
BOSSASO (SD) – Today in Bossaso, the capital of Bari region, the election for sixteen seats in the 11th Federal Parliament took place. The election was held inside a tent in Bossaso […]
Police shoot dead suspected killers in Beledweyne
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Gunmen armed with pistols last night killed a Somali army officer in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiran region. The slain officer was identified as Ahmed Hassan Biriq, a Beledweyne […]
Elders from Gedo reject Garbaharey hosting elections
KISMAYO (SD) – The committee assessing the situation in Garbaharey as a second Jubaland election city, appointed by PM Roble, met with Jubaland traditional elders representing some of the 16 constituencies in […]
Puntland announces new slate of candidates for 16 seats in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – The Puntland Electoral Commission announced the names of the 16 candidates running for the seats to be held in Bossaso. Of the 32 candidates whose names have been released, […]
President Deni appoints Gen. Mohamud Diyano to a new security agency
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland President Said Deni has reinstated the former director of the PSF Gen. Mohamud Osman Diyano to a renamed security agency. The appointment follows a series of talks brokered […]
A former Somali President Sharif and US Ambassador to Somalia discuss elections
MOGADISHU (SD) -The US Ambassador to Somalia, Larry Andre, met with the former Somalia President and Chairman of the union of presidential candidates at the US embassy in Mogadishu today. A press […]
Eastern European countries pledge to evacuation of Somalis in Ukraine
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdisaid Muse Ali, had a phone conversation about the Somali students who fled from the war in Ukraine, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Six Parliamentary Elections Held In Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) – Elections for six seats in Somalia’s lower house of parliament were Today held in Baidoa, the capital of Bay region. Adan Mohamed Ali won Hop #253 by 70 votes […]
Somalia Votes Resolution Against Russia
NY (SD) – The UN General Assembly has voted to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and withdraw all its troops, with Western countries leading the historic vote denounced Moscow’s actions. The resolution […]
Minister Jamal Hassan set to lose his seat as his supporters block a major road
BOSSASO (SD) – The seemingly untouchable Somali Minister of Planning Jamal Mohamed Hassan appears to be loosing his parliamentary seat in the upcoming election in Bossaso. The minister, who is currently in […]
Al-Shabaab attacks Milho region again
BOSSASO (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have launched a major offensive in Milho area of Sanaag region, and clashed with local and Puntland forces. Reports say that about 70 Al-Shabaab fighters have attacked […]
Gedo Governor Opposed Election Observer Committee Appointed by PM Roble
GARBAHAREY (SD) – The Governor of Gedo region, Ahmed Bulle Canjeh, has dismissed a committee recently appointed by the Somali Prime Minister to assess the elections in Garbaharey, the regional capital of […]
UN, Somali Police Force Discuss Election Security
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia James Swan, along with senior UNSOM officials, today met with the Somalia’s Police Force Commander, General Abdi Hassan Hijar. A released press […]
Somalia: Puntland President Meets The Dismissed PSF Director
BOSSASO (SD) – A meeting between the President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Abdullahi Deni and the sacked Director of PSF Mohamud Osman Diyano concluded in shambles, according to sources close […]
US warns of imminent al-Shabaab attack on Airlines to and from Kenya
(SD) – The United States has renewed its warning to civilian airlines flying over Kenya to be on the lookout for possible Al Shabaab attacks. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said […]
Prime Minister Meets with AMISOM for Security Measures
MOGADISHU-The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Roble, held a vital meeting with the commanders of the AMISOM forces in Somalia, and discussed ways to further strengthen security measures in Mogadishu. The Prime […]
Puntland’s SEIT Deputy Speaker resigns
PUNTLAND-The Deputy Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission(SEIT), Ainashe Yusuf Hussein, has today announced his resignation from the commission. The Deputy stated that his resignation is for personal reasons, and has issued […]
Suspects arrested in connection with bombings and attacks in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland security forces have reportedly arrested scores of people in connection with a series of attacks and explosions in Bossaso, the commercial capital of Puntland. Explosions and attacks, resulting […]