Galkayo (SD) – The governor of Puntland’s Mudug region Abdullatif Muse Nur (Sanyare) who held a press conference in Galkayo yesterday denying rumors that Puntland supported Ahlu Sunna in Guriel. Sanyare dismissed […]
Puntland denies supporting ASWLJ
Kenya on high alert after terror attack in Uganda
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya government has deployed thousands of forces in different towns of East African nation to avert immenent terror attacks. The country’s police spokesperson, Mr. Bruno Shioso has confirmed that […]
Ahlu Sunna withdraws Guriel, hands over vehicles
GURIEL (SD) -Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a forces have today withdrawn from Guriel town after four days of intense battle against government security troops that have left more than 120 people dead. Multiple sources […]
Farmajo congratulates Puntland in response to Deni’s accusations
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somali presidency said President Mohamed Farmajo reached out to Puntland political party leaders. “Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, last night contacted the Chairpersons of the […]
Somalia’s international partners expresses concern over Guriel conflict
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from Somalia international partners addressed the crisis in Guriel in Galgadud region, where Ahlu Sunna and Somali government forces have been engaged in deadly clashes for the […]
Election results announced in Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission, Guled Salah Barre, announced the results of the local council elections in Ufeyn, Qardho and Eyl districts of Puntland. Yesterday’s election saw Kaah, […]
Ahlu Sunna bears full responsibility for Guriel clashes – Qoorqoor
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – Galmudug President Ahmed Qoorqoor has accused Ahlu Sunna Waljamaa of being responsible for the deadly fighting in Guriel town in central Somalia, saying his government reached out to the […]
Stop bombing hospitals, UN urges Guriel warring sides
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) has condemned the bombardment of hospitals in Guriel town amid fierce fighting between Somali forces and Ahlusunna Waljamaa fighters entered its fourth day. The fighting which […]
TPEC: elections ended peacefully and counting is underway
Qardho (SD) – The chairman of the Puntland Transitional Electoral Commission, Guled Salah Bare, told the media that the election ended smoothly except for people who waited in line long at some […]
United Nations commends Puntland on a 3 district elections
Mogadishu (SD) -The United Nations office in Somalia today issued a statement on the elections in the three districts in Puntland today. “Representatives from the United Nations today visited Qardho in a […]
Guriel clashes displaced 18,000 people – Somali gov’t
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than 18,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Guriel town of Galgaduud region following three day long fighting between Somali government forces and Ahlu sunna fighters. […]
Guriel fighting enters its third day
GURIEL (SD) – Fierce fighting between Somali government forces Ahlusunna Waljamaa fighters, has once again ensued Guriel town of central Somalia amid both sides amassed reinforcement in the town. Multiple sources confirmed […]
Residents of 3 districts in Puntland to elect local councilors today
Garowe (SD) – Three districts in Puntland State of Somalia are queuing up today to elect their local Councilors in one person one vote. This election will take place in the three […]
Mohamoud Gaildon talked to us about the role Political entrepreneurs play in Somalia’s civil war
Edmonton (SD) – Much have been said and written about Somalia’s current political and social unrest, but not in its origins and how we got to where we are today, and perhaps […]
Ahlusunna two hours ultimatum to vacate Guriel
GURIEL (SD) – More than twenty of on and off fierce fighting between Somali forces and Ahlusunna Waljamaa fighters in Guriel town, the moderate Islamist group, Ahlusunna was given two hours ultimatum […]
This week on Dispatches: Farmajo and Roble reconcile, Somalia Rejects AU Stabilisation Plan and the renewed Guriel fighting
Edmonton (SD) – To discuss these issues we are joining by Hodan Ali and Abukar Sanrio, Hodan is a nurse practitioner and the co-founder/director of LeadNow a national woman’s movement in Somalia, […]
New fighting erupted in Guriel this morning
Guriel (SD) -Reports from Guriel town in Galgadud region say that heavy fighting broke out again this morning between Somali federal government and Galmudug forces and Ahlu Sunna forces. According to reports, […]
Ex-police chief appointed state minister for Public Works
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble has today appointed Bashir Mohamed Jama (Gobe) as the country’s state minister for Public Works barely a month after Gobe was assigned to […]
Somali gov’t forces wrest Guriel
GURIEL (SD) – Heavily armed Galmudug forces backed Somali national army (SNA) have today recaptured Guriel, a town in central Somalia following fierce fighting with forces of moderate Islamist group, Ahlusunna Waljamaa. […]
AMISOM soldiers to be prosecuted for killing civilians in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) says it is prosecuting Ugandan soldiers who killed civilians in Golweyn, Lower Shabelle region on August 10, 2021. The statement from AMISOM […]
