Hargeisa (SD) – Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian, who has been in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland for the past two days, has not yet met with President Bihi. Ambassador Jian, […]
President Bihi yet to receive the Chinese ambassador
Kulmiye party announces date for its fourth convention
Hargeisa (SD) – The organizing committee of the Kulmiye party’s convention has announced the date of the party’s fourth convention in Hargeisa today. Members of the organizing committee of the Kulmiye party […]
Peace envoys arrive in Saaxdheer district of Sool region
Buhodle (SD) – Peace envoys from Buhodle and Ceegaag districts arrive in Widhwidh district of Buhodle region today, they was welcomed by traditional elders from Sool and Buhodle regions who were in […]
Wadani: Attack on Astan TV could hurt Somaliland investment
Hargeisa (SD) – The opposition Wadani Party has for the first time spoken out against Somaliland government’s arrest of the owner of Astan TV Abdimanan Yusuf. Khadar Hussein Abdi, secretary general of […]
Astan TV reporters protest in Hargeisa, demanding the release of their CEO
Hargeisa (SD) – Astan TV staff and management held a demonstration against the arrest of their CEO’s in Hargeisa, the media house’s founder Abdimanan Yusuf is in custody in Hargeisa for the […]
Somaliland Foreign Minister visits Turkey
Ankara (SD) – Somaliland Foreign Minister Yassin Mohamud Faraton who is in Turkey met with Turkish government officials, particularly the Turkish Foreign Ministry. No official word has yet been released on Faraton’s […]
Statement by the Somaliland Representative to Ethiopia on Eid al-Adha
Addis Ababa (SD) – The Somaliland Representative to Ethiopia Ambassador Yusuf Mohamud Guled, today issued the following statement on the celebration of Eid al-Adha. “Today, Muslims in Somaliland and around the world […]
Statement by President Bihi on Eid al-Adha
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world.
Ethiopia to appoint new Representative to Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The Federal Government of Ethiopia will immediately appoint a Representative in Hargeisa, following the replacement of the former Diplomat, sources told Geeska Africa newspaper. The delegation led by the […]
Kenya to open additional diplomatic offices in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Kenya plans to open more diplomatic offices in Somaliland to serve it’s citizens in that country, according to a statement from the Kenyan Liaison office in Hargeisa. Although it […]
Somaliland civil society organizations wary about media freedoms
Hargeisa (SD) – Members of Somaliland’s civil society organizations met today in Hargeisa to discuss the situation facing independent media freedoms. The meeting of the civil society organizations was held at the […]
Somaliland: Astan TV CEO to be finally arraigned in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdimanan Yusuf, the chairman of Astan Cable TV who was recently arrested by the Somaliland intelligence forces in Hargeisa has today been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in […]
Somaliland traditional leaders support elections in the country
Borama (SD) – Members of the traditional elders of the western regions of Somaliland have expressed their full support for holding of the joint local council and parliamentary elections on time, welcoming […]
Somaliland troops reach Adhicadeye to mediate Waring clan militias
Adhicadeye (SD) Tensions remain high in Adhicadeye region of Sool region, where clashes broke out between two clan militias in the area yesterday afternoon, according to local residents. One fighter was wounded […]
Astan Cable TV shareholders condemn the arrest of their CEO in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of Astan Cable TV shareholders Board, condemned the arrest of Abdimanan Yusuf Mohamed, the CEO of Astan Cable TV in the middle of this month. Abdimanan Yusuf […]
Ethiopia asks Somaliland to reconsider Egyptian military base request, sources say
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation from the Ethiopian government led by the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide landed in Hargeisa yesterday, where they were warmly welcomed at Egal Airport in Hargeisa. Minister […]
Ethiopian delegation lands in Somaliland amid Nile crisis
Hargeisa (SD) A delegation from the Ethiopian government has today arrived in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The delegation led by Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide was warmly welcomed at Hargeisa’s […]
Djibouti urges Somalia and Somaliland to resume talks
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti has addressed the delay in the resumption of talks between Somaliland and Somalia’s technical committees appointed by the two sides. Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali […]
President Bihi speaks to military graduates at Mandera
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi on Tuesday attended the graduation ceremony of various Somaliland forces at the Mandera Lixle Military Training School. The graduating units, included members of the […]
Head of the British Office in Hargeisa discusses media law with Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Information and Culture of the Republic of Somaliland and Government Spokesperson, Mr. Suleman Yusuf Kore today had an hour-long meeting with the Head of the British […]
