Hargeisa (SD) – The Chairman of the Supreme Court of Somaliland, Adam Haji Ali Ahmed received in his office the Judiciary, Justice, Law and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives […]
Somalia recognized as 2020’s most corrupt country by Transparency International
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Federal Government has once again become the most corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International. According to a 2019 report released by Transparency International, Somalia ranked […]
Children killed in southern Somalia blast
GARBAHAREY (SD – At least two children were killed and three others injured after unexploded ordinance exploded near El-Adde town, local authorities and al-Shabaab militant group confirmed Tuesday. Ahmed Bulle Mahamed (Gared), […]
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa: Invite Somaliland to Democracy Summit
Washington (SD) – Amb. Timbor Nagy, the former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, US Ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia, suggested that Somaliland should participate at a Democracy Summit, to be […]
Actor arrested in Hargeisa for a Drama on run away inflation
Hargeisa (SD) – Idris Ilig, popularly known as Sayid Barakaysan, a young actor based in Hargeisa, was arrested today after recently staging a drama deemed to be against the government of President […]
Somaliland House of Representatives: Prosecutor falsified allegations against Oldon
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s House of Representatives issued a statement denying a lawsuit filled on their behave against Abdimalik Muse Oldon, jailed in Somaliland. The statement from the Somaliland House of Representatives […]
Somaliland sentences Seven years to 4 soldiers for raping a 13 year old Girl
Erigavo – (SD) – Somaliland military court has today concluded a rape case of four police officers operating in Erigavo, Sanaag region. The court found the soldiers guilty of raping a 13-year-old […]
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 […]
Somaliland Congratulates Barbados as becomes Independent, vows to seek recognition
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government congratulates Barbados’s decision to remove the British Queen as its head of state, after 55 years of being an independent country. Barbados became independent after the […]
Somaliland Lawmakers and Religious scholars working on Islamic Trade Act
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s economic and sharia committees in the House of Representatives, with religious leaders are working on the country’s Trade and Insurgence Acts, making it Sharia complaint. The committees and […]
Has Somaliland sided with any of the warring factions in Ethiopia?
London (SD) – Somaliland Foreign Minister Isse Kayd Mohamud responded to reports by some Ethiopian media outlets that Somaliland has supported the fight against the TPLF in Ethiopia. Issa Kayd Mohamud told […]
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 […]
Somaliland: UN and SONYO Partner on youth Empowerment
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Youth Umbrella SONYO and the United Nations have reportedly opened a two-day meeting in Hargeisa to discuss the United Nations Youth Strategy for 2022-2026. The meeting was […]
Somaliland announces allegations of subversion and treason charges against Oldon
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Prosecutor’s Office has released new allegations against journalist and a humanitarian worker, Abdimalik Muse Coldon, according to media reports. Coldon was arrested on 23/08/2021, allegations of subversion […]
Somaliland forces carried out an operation in Dar es Salaam mosque
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Police and RRU forces have carried out an operation at the Dar es Salaam mosque in Hargeisa’s Sha’ab district last night. The Security forces raiding the mosque, caused […]
Somali regional President Mustafe Omar arrives in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Officials led by the President of Ethiopia’s Somali region Mustafe Muhumed Omar were warmly welcomed in Somaliland. The purpose of this visit is reportedly to strengthen the cooperative relationship […]
Somali court compels company to reinstate sacked Mogadishu Airport employee
MOGADISHU (SD) – Turkish multinational Favori LLC which runs the aviation facility has been compelled to a sacked employee of Aden Adde Airport in Somali capital, Mogadishu. Following several case proceedings, the […]
Somaliland: Supreme court decision upholds banning of local extraordinary sessions
Hargeisa (SD) – The Supreme Court of Somaliland has ruled against a lawsuit filed by seven members of the Gabiley district council, who have been protesting against a previous ruling by the […]
Millions face food and water shortage in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – UN has announced that about 2.6 million people in Somalia were affected by the drought, calling for urgent action to prevent a catastrophe in Somalia amid a looming drought […]
Huge explosion rocks Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – A heavy explosion has hit Somalia’s capital Mogadishu early on Thursday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. More to follow…..