MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today met with a delegation led by EU Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Annette Weber accompanied by EU Ambassador to Somalia Tiina […]
President Hassan Sheikh receives Annette Weber
Somalia: PM Roble suspends Foreign Secretary
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble has suspended the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia Abdisaid Muse Ali. A […]
UN Special Representative updates the Security Council on Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – UN Special Representative Somalia James Swan briefed a UN Security Council meeting on Somalia’s latest developmwnts. “The conclusion of Somalia’s electoral process last week is a major milestone for […]
President Hassan Sheikh takes office and appoints officials
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has today taken over the presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia from the 9th President, Mohamed Abdullahi […]
Fighting erupts between government forces and Ahlu Sunna in Hiran
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy fighting broke out this afternoon on the outskirts of Mataban district in Hiran region between Galmudug alongside DF forces and Ahlu Sunna forces. Fighting erupted when the allied […]
Faisal Roble examines Somalia’s challenges and prospects under Hassan Sheikh’s second coming
LOS ANGELES (SD) – Somalia elected its tenth president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on may 15, his administration will face some old and new issues. This being President Mohamud’s second term, expectations very, […]
Militants convicted for plotting attacks Somaliland and Somali regional in Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) – A Somali military court has sentenced three men to long prison sentences for plotting to carry out attacks in Somaliland and Somali region in Ethiopia. The convicted men, identified […]
Somalia: Men Arrested in Galkayo for Killing and Injuring Civilians
MOGADISHU (SD) – Mudug Regional Police today gave details of a shooting incident that resulted in death and injuries in a vehicle carrying civilians on the outskirts of Galkayo. Militiamen fired on […]
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Why the savior is reelected and what he should focus.
After 15 months of election delays, sabotage, political unrest, violence, and general uncertainty, Somalia legislatures reelected Former President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud marking a new era in the history of Somali politics. […]
Hassan Mohamud: The second coming of Somalia’s new president
This Sunday, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made history as the first person to be elected president twice in Somalia’s nascent democracy after a landslide victory against the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo. […]
Somali government, IMF sign new debt forgiveness agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a key a staff-level agreement on the Debt Forgiveness and Review Phase 2 and 3, following virtual […]
UAE donates 35 million dirhams to Somalia
ABU DUBAI (SD) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly approved an increase of 35 million dirhams in aid to Somalia. The UAE’s WAM news agency reports that UAE President Sheikh […]
Heavy fire broke out in commercial areas in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy fire broke out in commercial areas at the Banadir Intersection in Mogadishu, and efforts are underway to extinguish the blaze. Although parts of the burning business have been […]
Hassan Sheikh announces plans for first 100 days in office
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has for the first time announced his plans for the first 100 days and the priorities of his government. In an exclusive interview […]
Somaliland president offers peace to Somalia’s newly elected president
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, who addressed the May 18th commemoration today in Hargeisa, congratulated Somalia’s newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Muse Bihi, who has been at loggerheads […]
Galmudug Police issue Arrest Warrant for Ahlu Sunna leaders
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – The Somali police force in Galmudug state has tonight released the names and pictures of the wanted leaders and officials of Ahlu Sunna group of 32 members. Galmudug police […]
Somaliland: Opposition Leaders to Celebrate independence in Awdal and Togdher Regions
BORAMA (SD) – Leaders of the Somaliland opposition parties Wadani and UCID are visiting Awdal and Togdher regions this morning, ahead of the country’s independence celebrations. The chairman of Wadani party Mr. […]
Somalia: President elect holds talks with regional State leaders
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s newly elected 10th President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been holding regular meetings in Mogadishu since his election, with politicians and various government and regional officials. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, […]
ATMIS forces shell neighborhoods in El Baraf
MOGADISHU (SD) – ATMIS forces fired heavy artillery shells at El-Baraf village under Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region, which is controlled by Al Shabaab. A number of mortar shells hit Al […]
Note on the Somalia elections on 15 May 2022
Today’s selection of the new president by the Somali parliament reflects the internationally-enabled failures of the past two administrations in Mogadishu. Despite committing to hold direct elections in the country, the past […]
