Mogadishu (SD) – Details are emerging about a man armed with a dagger, who killed his wife in Hamar-Jajab district in Banadir region last night. Mohamed Shamsi Mumin, reportedly killed his wife […]
Federal Electoral Commission split over the re-running election of seats in Baidoa
Baidoa (SD) – A statement from the Federal Electoral Commission today stated that the results of the HOP154 and HOP103 by-elections in Baidoa have been annulled. According to FEIT, Incumbent MP Saredo […]
SNA destroys al-Shabaab bases in Lower Shabelle region
MOGADISHU (SD) – Several al-Shabaab fighters were killed and training bases in Lower Shabelle region destroyed in security operations, Somali military confirmed. In a brief statement, Somali military said Danab forces had […]
Kenya launches manhunt after Mandera attack
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has vowed to take revenge on al-Shabaab after the militants executed a deadly attack in Mandera County along Kenya’s border with Somalia. The East African nation deployed multi-agency […]
Puntland suspends travel to Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland authorities have reportedly blocked access to Bossaso with vehicles stopping at Armo district, 100km away. The Puntland authorities are said to be allowing vehicles leaving Bossaso city. The […]
Kenyan soldiers killed in al-Shabaab attack
KISMAYO (SD) – At least three Kenyan military soldiers have been killed and several other wounded after heavily armed al-Shabaab fighters attacked military base in southern Somalia. According to multiple sources, al-Shabaab […]
Siblings murder suspects arrested in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police have arrested two Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers who are accused of killing two siblings in Somali capital, Mogadishu, move that triggered public outrage. Zakariye Mohamud Hussein […]
Security Council gives 3 months to end navel operations off the coast of Somalia
NY (SD) – The UN Security Council on Friday voted to extend the international naval operation in Somalia by just three months, after the federal government demanded full control of its waters. […]
Somaliland suspends UN projects that undermine their Independence
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government says it has suspended UN-funded projects that undermine its independence. Somaliland’s information minister, Saleban Ali Koore, said in view of its independence, it had suspended all UN […]
Family of siblings killed by Police in Mogadishu demand Justice
Mogadishu (SD) – The family of two siblings killed by the Police last night in Mogadishu have demanded justice, and have decided not to bury the dead in the hands of government […]
Danab and Darawish forces conduct operation in an Al Shabaab controlled areas
Kismayo (SD) – The 5th Brigade, the 16th Battalion of Danab Commandos and the Jubbaland State of the Darawish was carried out a joint operation in Bula Haji and Lagta Anole areas […]
Mogadishu Book Fair opens for sixth year
Mogadishu (SD) – Mogadishu’s International Book Fair has opened in the Capital, and this is the sixth year the fair has been held since its inception in 2015. Sheikh Mohamed Diini, the […]
Somalia’s Forthcoming Election Free, Fair, Fraud Or Fragmentation
Before we talk about the Somalia’s electoral impasses we ought to turn back the electoral scenario of the region particularly the intergovernmental authority on development (IGAD). The IGAD region had bad blood […]
Puntland issues security order in Bossaso amid tensions
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland’s Bari Regional Security Committee has today held a meeting in Bossaso to discuss the security situation in that city, which has been in a state of crisis in […]
Siblings killed in al-Shabaab attack in Beledweyne
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – At least three people were killed and several others after fierce fighting between Somali military backed by African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) and Al-Shabaab fighters in central Somalia. […]
Russian President Putin lauds Somalia’s efforts to eradicate terrorists
MOGADISHU (SD) – Russian president Vladimir Putin has welcomed Somalia’s efforts to fight terror groups including al-Shabaab and ISIS in the horn of African nation. Speaking at a ceremony to present credentials […]
NISA claims to killed 12 Al-Shabaab operatives in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – A brief statement released last night by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on its Twitter account stated that 12 al-Shabaab members had been killed by security forces […]
Results of Hop 103 seat suspended, FEIT to launch probe
BAIDOA (SD) – Somalia’s federal electoral commission will investigate the process which led to the filling of seat 103 in Baidoa of Southwest state, the agency’s boss confirmed on Wednesday. Speaking to […]
Eritrean spy agents in Somalia to reinstate Farmaajo as president
MOGADISHU (SD) – Unknown number of Eritrean spy agents have sneaked into Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, to give support to the outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo retained his seat ahead of the country’s […]
Burmadow apologizes as Banadir regional administration demands his arrest
Mogadishu (SD) – King Osman Aw-Mohamud Mohamed (Burmadow) apologized for his earlier remarks, were he was seen as praising the former Al Shabaab leader, saying his remarks were politicized. “I was talking […]