Garowe (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, in a televised speech last night, called for unity, security and the development of Puntland and Somalia in general. The President expressed his condolences […]
Ikraan Tahliil’s family criticizes military court prosecutor’s report
Mogadishu (SD) – The family of Ikraan Tahliil, a NISA officer who has been missing since June 26, 2021, has once again strongly opposed a preliminary investigation report by the Prosecutors looking […]
Jubaland announces election timetable, amid calls to halt elections
Kismayo (SD) – The Jubaland Electoral Commission has today announced the schedule for the election of 6 seats in the House of the People. The six seats are among the 14 seats […]
Bossaso ceasefire holding, fighting forces return to their bases
Bossaso (SD) – Days long Peace efforts by traditional leaders finally secured a cessation of hostilities agreement and have finally succeeded in disbanding the warring factions inside Bossaso. The peace process delegation […]
Somalia: International Partners Address Election Crisis and Consultative Council Meeting
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from Somalia’s international Partners today welcomed the convening of the National Consultative Assembly to discuss the electoral crisis in Somalia. The international community has reiterated calls for […]
Farmaajo and Roble clash over dismissal of Navy Chief
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s top leadership has differed over the fate of Navy Chief Abdihamid Dirir who accused Prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, a new battle lines which could further delay presidential […]
Farmaajo calls for ceasefire in Bosaso
BOSASO (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Farmaajo has urged warring forces in Bosaso town of northeastern Somalia to end conflict amid the fighting entered its third day. In a statement, Farmaajo called […]
Somalia: A soldier executed for killing two athletes
Beled Hawo (SD) – A Somali military court has today sentenced a member of the National Security and Intelligence Service (NSIS) to death for killing two teenagers at a football stadium in […]
Bossaso warring factions break ceasefire with heaviest fighting yet
Bossaso (SD) – Fighting erupted again in Bossaso last night between Puntland government forces and forces loyal to the outgoing PSF Director Mohamud Osman Diyano. The sound of gunfire and heavy gunfire […]
Ali Harbi pleads not guilty to murder of British lawmaker David Amess
London (SD) – Ali Harbi Ali, who is on trial for the murder of a UK Member of Parliament, Sir David Ames, has insisted he did not commit the act. The attack, […]
Puntland declares ceasefire as fighting with PSF enters second day
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland government has today announced a unilateral cease-fire, saying it would take effect immediately. Peaking to the media, Puntland security minister Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan has expressed his government readiness […]
Heavy fighting erupts in Bossaso again this morning
Bossaso (SD) – Heavy fighting broke out again this morning in Bossaso, between Puntland government forces and former PSF commander General Mohamud Osman Diyano. The fighting started at around 5 am local […]
UN Security Council extends AMISOM mission by three months
NY (SD) – The United Nations Security Council today extended the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by three months. A statement from the Security Council stated that the […]
Somalia: US Embassy Releases Statement on Fighting in Bossaso
Mogadishu (SD) – The US Embassy in Mogadishu has called for an end to the fighting that broke out today in the eastern city of Bossaso between the PSF and Puntland forces. […]
Al Shabaab attacks military base in Baidoa, at a time when PM Roble is visiting the city
Baidoa (SD) – There are reports that fighting broke out last night in Baidoa with officials including Prime Minister Roble being in that city. Reports say that Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a base […]
Gorgor fought in Bosaso, city mayor claims
BOSASO (SD) – Federal elite forces trained by the Turkish government are fighting alongside Puntland’s US-trained forces in Bossaso town, the town’s mayor claimed. Speaking to the media, Bossaso mayor Abdikani said […]
Rival forces clash in Bosaso town of Puntland state
BOSASO (HOL) – Heavy fighting between two rival Puntland forces has started in Bosaso town in Bari region of Northeastern Somalia after efforts to end the differences over the sacking of Puntland […]
The Electoral Commission appears to be divided over the the firing of colleagues
Mogadishu (SD) – A letter said to be from some Federal and State Election Commissions was posted on social media late yesterday, stating that the commissions had temporarily suspended the elections. The […]
Somalia: UN pledges $ 17 million for drought relief
Mogadishu (SD) – The United Nations has announced a $ 17 million grant to Somalia to address the devastating drought and help pastoralists and farmers in need. A statement from the United […]
Opinion: Disciples of Abu-Zubeyr and Robert Greene, Abetted by Bigots and Qatar Took Control of Somalia
Somalia is a blessed and beautiful country that has all the potential of becoming a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous one. Unfortunately, despite two decades of international and national efforts to build a […]