Somaliland Accuses Somalia, Djibouti and Turkey of Interference in the Awdal Conflict↗
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland’s Interior Minister, Abdalle Mohamed Arab, has accused Somalia, Djibouti and Turkey of interfering in the prolonged conflict in Somaliland’s western Awdal and Salal regions, arguing that the violence should not…
Somaliland Emerges as Potential U.S. Partner in Red Sea Security↗
WASHINGTON (SD) — Somaliland is increasingly attracting attention in Washington as a potential strategic partner in efforts to protect Red Sea shipping and counter the growing threat posed by Houthi attacks around the Bab al-Mandab Strait.…
The Houthis issued a threat to attack Somalia.↗
SANA’A (SD)— A senior member of Yemen’s Houthi political bureau, Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, has warned that the group would target any Israeli military or intelligence presence in Somalia or other areas near Yemen’s borders. According to Iran’s…
Israel Signals Deeper Strategic Alliance With Somaliland as Hargeisa Gains Regional Significance↗
HARGEISA (SD) — Israel has signalled its intention to deepen its strategic relationship with Somaliland, placing Hargeisa alongside Greece, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates as partners Israel considers increasingly important amid…
UN Begins Commercial Sale of Assets in Somalia Amid Broader Transition↗
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations has launched a commercial process to sell or auction some of its equipment and supplies in Somalia, prompting speculation about whether the move could signal a reduction in the UN’s presence in the…
AUSSOM Troop Contributors Demand Political Roadmap for Somalia↗
KAMPALA (SD)– Countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) are urging Somalia’s political leaders to reach an inclusive political agreement, warning that continued disputes could…
President Irro Accuses Mogadishu of Abandoning Previous Somaliland-Somalia Agreements↗
NAIROBI (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has accused Somalia’s Federal Government of abandoning key agreements reached during years of talks between Hargeisa and Mogadishu, while reaffirming his government’s…
Somaliland, AFRICOM Hold High-Level Talks on Maritime Security and Defense Cooperation↗
STUTTGART (SD) – A high-level Somaliland delegation led by Defense Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali held talks with officials at the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on defense cooperation,…
Puntland Forces Takes Control of All PSF Facilities in Bossaso and Galkayo↗
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland authorities have announced that the Puntland Defense Forces have officially taken control of all facilities and camps previously used by the Federal aligned Puntland Security Force (PSF) in Bossaso and Galkayo,…
Puntland Forces launch Major Security Operation Against PSF in Galkayo, Over 100 Arrested↗
GAROWE (SD)– Puntland authorities say they have concluded a planned security operation in Galkayo, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 people and the seizure of weapons and military equipment. In a statement, the Puntland Defense…
Somaliland President Orders Free Kidney Care and Expansion of Dialysis Services↗
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has ordered sweeping measures to improve treatment for kidney patients, including making all essential dialysis services free of charge, purchasing additional…