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 […]
Jubaland to hold elections for 14 Lower House seats
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 […]
Agjar vows to prosecute TPLF supporters
JIGJIGA (SD) – Somali regional state leader in Ethiopia, Mustafe Omer Agjar has vowed to take action against sympathizers of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) amid the fighting between Ethiopian military and […]
NujuumArts talks to us about modern Somali art, draws inspirations from everyday life, not Politics
Hargeisa (SD) – Najma Ahmed Hashi better known as Nujuum arts is a professional artist and instructor, who focuses and looks to life for inspiration in her art, she joined us from […]
Turkey reportedly delivers drones to Somali Government
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has been widely reported on social media that the Turkish government has provided the Somali government with the Turkish-made TB2 drones, adding that the Turks also […]
Puntland military court orders PSF to hand over property including weapons
Bossaso (SD) – The Court Martial and Major Crimes Tribunal has for the first time issued a statement on the protection and retention of all PSF assets. A statement from the court […]
UN urges Somalia to tackle corruption
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nation (UN) has called for eradication of corruption in Somalia amid the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day. Globally, International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December with the […]
Bosaso on brink of war as rival forces amassed
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland state government has deployed hundreds of multiple agency forces in Bosaso town hours after the state’s leader rejected a request by traditional elders in the region. According to […]
Somalia: Conflict between Northern Electoral Commission intensifies
Mogadishu (SD) – Conflicts over the management of Somalia’s Federal Parliamentary Elections between members of the Northern Electoral Commission are intensifying. The controversy resurfaced after Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi […]
