Mogadishu (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has appointed 23 officers to support the Somali Police Force and take responsibility for the conduct of both the Federal Parliament and […]
Four civilians killed as rival gov’t forces clash in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least four people have been killed and three sustained injuries after rival government forces clashed in Somali capital, residents confirmed Saturday. According to locals in Ex-control Afgoye vicinity, […]
Somalia’s opposition welcomes dismissal of senior NISA officials
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s opposition alliance has praised the dismissal of two senior officers at the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) days after dozens of politicians lodged complaints at the office […]
PM Roble sacks senior NISA officials for defying orders
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, has today fired the Director of Staff of the National Intelligence Service (NISA) and the Commander of […]
Somalia confirms airstrike against al-Shabaab in Mudug
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government said on Friday that its forces in cooperation with the country’s partners had conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab. The attack which is the second in […]
ISIS displays troops in Puntland’s Bari region
Bossaso (SD) – The official ISIS media in Somalia, published photos of their fighters and officers in unidentified area of Puntland. During the Eid season ISIS is know to perform military exercises […]
National Certificate Examination results released with Banadir students failing the most
Mogadishu (SD) – Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning of the Federal Government of Somalia has today announced the country’s controversial results of the 2020-2021 school year exams. The ministry confirmed […]
Senior al-Shabaab leader defects to SNA in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – A senior al-Shabab commander on Wednesday surrendered to Somali army in central region of the horn of Africa nation amid military operations against the militants intensified. Gedi Qalabhor, Somali […]
Gedo Reconciliation team hands over final report to PM Roble
MOGADISHU (SD) – Gedo Regional Reconciliation Commission has handed over their final report to Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble barely two weeks after the commission travelled to Gedo region. Gedo Reconciliation […]
Somalia’s electoral dispute among Northern politicians still lingering
Mogadishu (SD) – Conflict over who will oversee the election process of the northern parliamentary MPs remains, as the Upper House elections are days away. The Northern Electoral Commission has split into […]
PM Roble to NISA: we will not tolerate candidates being turned away from Mogadishu airport
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble today said all political candidates have the right to assemble and travel anywhere in the country. Somali Prime Minister Roble made the remarks […]
UN Office in Somalia provides election materials to Puntland and Jubaland
Mogadishu (SD) – Electoral Implementation Committees of Jubaland and Puntland States has on Wednesday received electoral equipment and materials necessary in holding elections in the two administrations. UNSOM offices in Kismayo and […]
Passenger plane crash-lands in SNA base
MOGADISHU (SD) – A passenger plane carrying about 37 passengers has crashed-landed near the border of Kenya and Somalia, the company confirmed Wednesday. The incident happened at Burahache military camp, Elwak, Gedo […]
Al-Shabaab militants feared killed in US air strike
MOGADISHU (SD) -Unknown number of al-Shabaab militants have been killed and several other wounded after US military carried out an air strike against the group in central Somalia, Somali and US officials […]
Al-Shabaab leader warns against participating in Somalia’s elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Omar Abu-Ubaydah, in an audio recording, released today issued a warning against participating in Somalia’s long awaited elections. The Al-Shabaab leader sent warning to traditional […]
SNA kills over 35 al-Shabaab in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than 35 al-Shabaab militants have been killed and over dozen other wounded in clashes with Galmudug’s regional paramilitary forces backed by Somali National Army (SNA) in central Somalia. […]
UN, AU extend best wishes to Somalis as Eid al-Adha is marked
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nation (UN) and African Union (AU) have extended their best wishes to the people and the Government of Somalia on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. James Swan, the […]
Farmajo and Roble Congratulate the Somali People on Eid Al-Adha
Mogadishu (SD) – The President and Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Mohamed Hussein Roble congratulates Somali people and Muslims around the world on Eid al-Adha. […]
Puntland warns foreigners who do not to pay taxes
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Minister of Finance Hassan Shire Abgal today underlined that Somalis and foreign workers who refuse to pay taxes on their salaries will be brought to justice. Minister Abgal […]
Presidential candidates expressed concern over Somalia’s election process
Mogadishu (SD) – The Council of Union of Presidential Candidates met in Mogadishu today, expressing concern over the conduct of the scheduled elections, saying that unless changes are made, there are no […]