Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Lawmaker Barkhad Jama Batun today announced that he is sponsoring a number of vulnerable students in in his district Daami. “It is an honor for me to resume […]
Somaliland police release figures for 2021 crimes in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The total number of crimes committed in Somaliland in 2021 is 19,230, 4,400 have been proven false, 6,085 have been settled, 1,077 are under investigation, 7,668 have been prosecuted, […]
President Bihi responds to Puntland Parliament’s terror allegations
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has responded to a recent statement by members of Puntland’s parliament, that Somaliland should be added to the terrorist list. “The Puntland State Parliament […]
Somaliland: HRC Condemns the Arbitrary arrest of Journalists, Elders and Activist
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Human Rights Center has issued an statement today about “disturbing” arrests of civilians in recent weeks. “Human rights center is disturbed with the arrest of journalist Abdifatah mohamed […]
Somali cabinet approves $699m budget
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s annual budget has increased by 28 million USD from $677 million USD of last year thanks to economic and fiscal reforms. On Sunday, the country’s cabinet has approved next […]
Second lawmaker from Somaliland elected in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Incumbent Bihi Iman Egeh retained his lower house seat in the just concluded election which place at the General Kahiye Police Academy. Ige got 92 votes while his opponent Abdirahman Hassan […]
Wadani chairman briefs Diaspora about ongoing talks with Hashi and party elections
Hargeisa (SD) – Wadani Opposition Party Chairman Abdirahman Irro spoke about the party’s talks with former ruling party politicians led by Mohamud Hashi. “There are lots of things going on, including the […]
Somaliland pulls out of a Resolution agreement with Oldon, reveals charges against him
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdimalik Muse Oldon was arraigned in Marodijeh Regional Court yesterday after 60 days in Mandera Prison, he was reportedly read the charges against him, including allegations made by Barwaaqo […]
UNHCR and Somaliland differ in what was discussed in their meeting today
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, met at the Presidential Palace with a delegation led by the UNHCR Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Amb. Mohamed Abdi […]
President Bihi to all the Mayors: council can only sit with the governor’s approval
Hargeisa (SD) –The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, held a consultative meeting with all the newly elected mayors of the country’s 23 districts, discussing the powers of locally elected […]
Girls outnumber boys in enrolling at University of Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The University of Hargeisa, in Somaliland, says for the first time more girls are enrolled at the University of Hargeisa this year than boys. The administration of the University […]
Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and President of Somaliland meet in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Kiki Gbeho, has today met with the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi in Hargeisa. Kiki Gbeho met with […]
Somaliland begins evicting “illegals” in Erigavo
Erigavo (SD) – Somaliland security forces have launched an operation in Erigavo this morning to evict non-locals from southern Somalia. A few weeks ago, Somaliland ordered the Southerners to leave, which ended […]
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, […]
International Partners issues statement praising Somaliland’s development but condemned Las Anod evictions
Nairobi (SD) – A joint statement issued by Somaliland’s international partners expressed both support and condemnation. The international partners said they had met with Somaliland officials to discuss development and elections, but […]
Fly Dubai to suspend flights to Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government puts pressure on FLY Dubai to reduce arrivals in Hargeisa, the airline responded by suspending all of their flights. FLY Dubai used to fly to Hargeisa three […]
Four Local Council districts file lawsuit against Somaliland interior minister’s order
Hargeisa (SD) – Four Somaliland Local Council districts filed a lawsuit against Somaliland’s Minister of Interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, over banning Local Councils extraordinary sessions. The four Local Council districts are represented […]
Puntland Elders accuse Asli Maydi owner and doTERRA supplier of steeling million dollar Frankincense
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland elders and businessmen have recently complain about Frankincense stolen by Asli Meydi owner Barkhad Jibril Hasan. According to the traditional leaders, Barkhad illegally took the Frankincense, adding the […]
Lawmaker Barkhad Fulfills Campaign Promise, Builds a Nursery in Daami
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland MP Barkhad Jama Batun has fulfilled a campaign promise to build a MCH in Daami and today handed over all the money raised and land for the nursery. […]
President Bihi apologises to persons with disabilities
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has invited members of the visually impaired community in Somaliland to a reception at the Presidential Palace. The purpose of the meeting, […]