MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has today travelled to Istanbul for Turkey-Africa Summit. The plane carrying President Farmaajo and his delegation departs Adan Adde International Airport at 10am. The […]
For Deni, Political Life Is A Loss, In Installments
Ever since Said Abdullahi Deni won Puntland presidency in January 2019, he has been mired in one crisis after another, and so I wonder who is actually in charge. Some would answer: […]
Former Somali Deputy PM arrested at Egal Airport in Hargeisa
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Omar Carte Qalib has been arrested at Hargeisa International Airport as he was returning to the country. The former deputy prime minister of […]
Al-Shabaab takes control of small town in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavily al-Shabaab fighters have recaptured small town in central Somalia after Somali government forces vacated their base in the vicinity, locals confirmed Wednesday. According to locals, the militants had […]
Drought kills six in central Somalia
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – At least six people including children have died of starvation and thirst due to the severe drought in central Somalia amid authorities started water trucking to save lives. Speaking to […]
Al-Shabaab claims killing 30 Kenyan troops
Wajir (SD)- Al-Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for an attack they said caused casualties and injuries in the Wajir district in Northeastern Kenya. Al-Shabaab owned media reported that members of their group have […]
Duale vows to back Welliam Ruto’s presidential bid
NAIROBI (Halbeeg News) – Garissa Township MP Aden Barre Duale vowed to back presidential bid of Kenya’s depity leader, William Ruto, urging Somalis in northeastern region of Kenya to follow the suit. Speaking at […]
Jubaland to hold elections for 14 Lower House seats
Kismayo (SD) – The Jubaland Regional Election Committee said it set to hold the elections of the first 14 seats of the administration’s Lower House MP’s. Elections for the 14 seats will […]
Djiboutian president opens Heritage Forum
Djibouti (SD) – The President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh attended the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Session of the Heritage Institute Forum, which opened today in Djibouti. In […]
Somali-Canadian killed in Turkey
Istanbul (SD) – Bashe Hosh Jibril, one of the leaders of the Somali community in Canada, especially in Toronto, was reportedly killed by thieves in Istanbul, Turkey. The deceased assisted newcomers to […]
Al-Shabaab briefly seizes central Somalia town
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants on Monday retook a strategic town in Central Somalia albeit temporarily, in a drastic move that could yet again raise questions about the ability of Somali government […]
Somaliland lawmakers brawl in parliament
HARGEISA (SD) – Several Somaliland lawmakers have sustained light injuries after brawl flared up in Somaliland parliament over the opening political associations. Footage posted on social media showed violence and shootings at […]
Somalia: Council of Candidates announces holding a consultative conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The Council of Candidates today announced the creation of a Consultative Conference of Somali intellectuals and appointed two committees, the Conference Organizing Committee and the Security Committee. A statement […]
Four AU soldiers killed in Somalia
JOWHAR (SD) – At least four soldiers working under the framework of the African Union Mission In Somalia (Amisom) have been killed and several others wounded in two blasts in the Lower […]
Somaliland: Somalia Blocks donated Student Scholarships
Hargeisa (SD) – The Standing Committee of the House of Representatives of Somaliland, says the Somali government blocked 7 out of 10 countries for providing scholarships to Somaliland students. Deputy Chairman of […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for Jowhar bombing
Jowhar (SD) – One civilian was killed while members of the regional HirShabelle parliament and one other person were injured in an explosion in Jowhar yesterday, the capital of Hirshabelle region. Al-Shabaab […]
PM Roble and King Burmadow resolve Mahdi-Hashi electoral dispute
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, met with traditional elders from the Northern Regions who are the backbone of the selection process for […]
Six killed in clan clashes in central Somalia
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – At least six people have been killed and several others wounded in clan clashes in central Somalia, Galmudug state authorities confirmed. In a statement, Galmudug information minister Ahmed Falagle […]
16 sacked officials of Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs reinstated
MOGADISHU (SD) – Deputy Minister for Humanitarian Affairs Abdirashid Hassan has directed 16 dismissed employees of the ministry to resume work barely two week after they were reportedly sacked by minister Khadija […]
Over 2 million people in Somalia face water shortages – UN
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some 2.6 million people in Somalia are the most at risk of the impacts of climate change especially water scarcity, United Nations (UN). In a statement, UNICEF called for […]