MOGADISHU-(SD) – The Puntland State Electoral Commission (PEC) has finalized the elections of six seats in the Lower House of the Somalia Parliament, which took place today at the 54th military base […]
EU Continues its Funding Demands on AMISOM Reform
MOGADISHU (SD) – The European Union (EU), Somalia’s key financial partner, has called for changes to the structure of the African Union Mission in Somalia [AMISOM], subject to continued funding for military […]
Somaliland Makes a Strategic Offer to US Forces
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Wall Street Journal reports that the Somaliland government is offering a deal to the US military the use of a strategic seaport and airfield in exchange for steps […]
Parliamentary Candidate Attacked in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – Reports from Garowe town, the administrative capital of Puntland state in southern Somalia, confirm that gunmen attacked a candidate competing for a seat in the federal parliament of Somalia. […]
Fighting Erupts between Jubaland and Al-Shabaab Forces
MOGADISHU- (SD) – More news is reporting today on the heavy fighting in Afmadow district in Lower Jubba region, between Al-Shabaab and Jubaland administration forces, which resulted in several casualties. The fighting […]
AMISOM reportedly killed civilians in Lower Shabelle
Qoryooley (SD) – Reports from Qoryooley district in the Lower Shabelle region say that one person was killed and two injured after the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces fired mortars […]
A landmine targets civilians in Mandera town
MANDERA (SD) – News from Mandera, Kenya say that a car bomb had exploded at a public road outside of town, killing multiple. The attacker opened fire on the car after a […]
Roble meets Mohamed Bin Rashid Ala-Maktoum in Dubai
DUBAI (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble met with the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates HE Mohamed Bin Rashid […]
Elections for Six Seats in the Lower House Held in Jowhar today
MOGADISHU-(SD) The HirShabelle regional government, has today launched the election for the Lower House of the Parliament, with the first seats being elected from Jowhar town. Yusuf Ibrahim Afrah (Yusuf Kabale) won […]
Somali government and African Union discuss new security plan
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – A meeting on security in Somalia held in Mogadishu was attended by officials including the Somali Minister of Defense, the State Minister for Security, the Office of the […]
Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adan: Somalia Needs an effective, strong and honest leader male or female.
NAIROBI (SD) – Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adan, is a former Foreign Affairs Minister of Somalia and a Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia. She was recently re-elected as a federal MP. She talked […]
Jubaland imposes orders on oil importers
KISMAYO (SD) – The Minister of Petroleum and Minerals of the Jubbaland State of Somalia has issued an order to oil traders in Kismayo, the capital of the Jubbaland state. An statement […]
Al-Shabaab Scorches Villages in Middle Shabelle Region
MOGADISHU-(SD) – Reports from Marere and Mukay Dheere villages in Bal’ad district of Middle Shabelle region say that the two villages were burnt down by Al-Shabaab. Balad district commissioner Qasim Ali Nur […]
Baidoa Holds Elections for the Last Seats
MOGADISHU-The Southwest State Electoral Commission held today the elections for five of the Southwest Lower House Seats. Dr Abdirashid Mohamed Nur (Jilay) won the Hop-175 seat as a parliament member with 70 […]
Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Roble Visits UAE
MOGADISHU- Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble travels to the United Arab Emirates for the first time, weeks after announcing that his government will enhance their relations with the UAE. PM Mohamed […]
Civil society criticizes Somalia’s electoral process
MUGADISHU (SD) – Chairman of Somali Civil Society Organizations Tahliil Shatah said the leaders of the National Consultative Council have not implemented electoral agreements reached at the seven-day conference in Mogadishu. Shatah […]
SNA forces nervous Bakara traders to open shops
MOGADISHU-(SD) – Somali police forces confirm that work at Bakara market has resumed to its normal activities following the deployment of police forces to tighten security at the market. Police spokesman Abdifatah […]
Rebel leader Gen. Huud Meets with President Farmajo over Troops Deployment to Beledweyne
MOGADISHU (SD) – At a press conference in Mogadishu today, General Abukar Haji Warsame Huud addressed several issues, including the general situation in the country, and the government troops deployed to Beledweyne. […]
Somali National Army killed 28 Al-Shabaab Members in 48 hours
SMOGADISHU (SD) -Somali national army (SNA) said they have killed 28 Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab terrorists in a military operation against the terrorist group over the last forty-eight hours. According to a security officer […]
Fierce Wind Storm hits Kismayo, destroying resettlement homes
KISMAYO (SD) – News from Kismayo, the capital of Lower Juba region confirmed that strong winds have destroyed homes of many recently returned families from Kenya’s refugee camps. The storms reportedly destroyed […]