MOGADISHU (SD) – Today, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Fei Shengchao, at Villa Somalia. The Chinese ambassador shared with […]
Djibouti: IGAD to convene an extra ordinary meeting on Somalia, Ethiopia dispute
DJIBOUTI (SD) – The President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has convened an extraordinary meeting of the Heads of the IGAD regional block to discuss the situation in the region, especially regarding […]
OLA: Ethiopia, Somaliland MoU posses threat to the Region
ADDIS ABABA (SD) -The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), involved in the ongoing conflict with the Ethiopian government, has rejected the recent MoU between Abiy Ahmed and Muse Bihi. In a released statement, […]
Somalia: Somaliland authorities are targeting people against MoU with Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has released a press statement expressing concern over the measures taken by Somaliland against individuals who opposed the maritime agreement signed by President Muse Bihi […]
Somalia: International Partners praise Puntland elections
MOGADISHU (SD) -Somalia’s international partners have welcomed yesterday’s presidential elections in Puntland. They have praised the commitment of the Federal Member State of Puntland to conducting the electoral process peacefully. The International […]
Somaliland: Opposition sees MoU with Ethiopia ambiguous
HARGEISA (SD) -The leader of the largest opposition party in Somaliland, Waddani, Hirsi Haji Hassan, criticized the Somaliland and Ethiopia agreement. He stated that the majority of the public opposes the agreement, […]
President Hassan visits Asmara Amid Diplomatic Row with Ethiopia
ASMARA (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Asmara on an official visit to Eritrea. Hassan Sheikh is scheduled to meet with the President of […]
President Deni re-elected for a historic second term
GAROWE (SD) -Said Abdullahi Deni has become the newly elected President of Puntland, following today’s elections in the state capital city of Garowe. Deni secured the majority of votes in the election, […]
Djibouti calls for respecting territorial integrity among the IGAD member states.
DJIBOUTI (SD) -The government of Djibouti today addressed the recent dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia stemming from the recently signed MoU between Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and the outgoing […]
Feds criticize MoU between Bihi and Abey Ahmed
MOGADISHU (SD) -Federal Ministers and MPs of the two Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia hailing from Awdal region today strongly opposed the recent MoU between Muse Bihi and Abey Ahmed. […]
Somaliland’s Defense Minster resigns, calls Ethiopia the Natural enemy of Somalis
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Defense has resigned tonight from the government of President Muse Bihi, as reported by Horyaal Television based in Hargeisa. Minister Abdiqani Mahmoud Ateye cited his opposition […]
Somalia: Al Shabab kills Gorgor unit Commander in Mudug
MUDUG (SD) -Reports coming from Mudug region indicate that a fierce battle erupted today in the area between Jeex Jeex and Caad, located in the southern part of Mudug region. The conflict […]
Somalia officially Nullifies Ethiopia, Somaliland MoU
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has signed into law legislation by the Federal Parliament of Somalia nullifying the agreement between the government of […]
Puntland Parliament elects Speaker and Deputies
GAROWE (SD0 -Today, in the city of Garowe, the capital of the Puntland regional government, the election of the Speaker of the Puntland Regional Parliament took place, following a highly competitive electoral […]
Somalia’s International Partners call for respecting its territorial integrity
MOGADISHU (SD)-The spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller, has stated that the United States government is concerned about the tensions in the Horn of Africa. Responding to a question […]
Mogadishu residents demonstrate against Somaliland, Ethiopia agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) -A significant demonstration organized by the Administration of the Banadir Region took place today in the city of Mogadishu. The event was attended by ministers and parliamentarians from the Federal […]
Somalia: IGAD is biased in dispute with Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly rejected the statement issued by the IGAD regional bloc today, calling for dialogue to resolve the issue between Somalia and Ethiopia. A press […]
President Hassan speaks to Arab allies about regional developments
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of Egypt, Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, has pledged support for Somalia, expressing his commitment amidst the dispute arising from the Memorandum of Understanding between Somaliland and Ethiopia. In a […]
Somalia recalls ambassador to Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia, in an extraordinary meeting held in Mogadishu, has announced a strong statement regarding the Addis Ababa agreement between Somaliland […]
Somaliland to receive Ethiopian Airlines or Ethiopia Telecom shares in exchange of a Port
ADDIS ABABA (SD) -The National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Ambassador Ridwan Hussein, has stated that Somaliland will receive a share from Ethiopian Airlines or Ethiopia Telecom. This comes […]