Month: August 2023

News Politics Somaliland 2 Min Read

Government and opposition accept traditional elders’ political solution

 The government of Somaliland and opposition parties have agreed to hold the Presidential and political organization elections on the same day, ending a prolonged electoral dispute. The committee of traditional elders entrusted with the task of resolving the electoral conflict announced on Tuesday night that President Muse Bihi Abdi, the…

News Politics Somaliland 3 Min Read

Somaliland opposition welcome mediation talks to end presidential elections impasse

The opposition parties of Somaliland, Waddani and UCID, have welcomed the decision made by the mediation committee regarding the electoral dispute in Somaliland. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, the Presidential Candidate of Waddani, stated that his party is in agreement with the mediation committee’s decision. “I, speaking on behalf of myself…

News Politics Somaliland 3 Min Read

SSC-Khatumo declares cessation of conflict in Sool, Sanag, and Cayn areas

The SSC-Khatumo administration has announced the cessation of conflict in Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn, collectively known as SCC-Khatumo, following eight months of fighting between Somaliland and SCC forces in the town of Las Anod in the Sool region. In a statement released on Monday, the administration informed the Federal Government…

News Politics Somaliland 3 Min Read

Somaliland President and opposition leaders unite in rare show of solidarity amid escalating conflict in Lass Anod

In a resolute display of solidarity, the President of Somaliland and the presidential candidate of the Waddani party convened at the presidential palace to call upon the nation to unite and extend support to the military forces in the aftermath of a disheartening defeat in the Las Anod conflict. President…

News Politics Somaliland 2 Min Read

SSC-Khatumo forced capture strategic military bases from Somaliland army

Reports indicate SSC-Khatumo forces have captured two strategic military bases on the outskirts of Las Anod town following a fierce clash between the Somaliland army and SCC forces on a Friday morning. A military official spoke for the SCC-Khatumo administration told local reporters that the SCC forces had seized control…

News Politics Somaliland 1 Min Read

Escalating conflict in Laascaanood as SSC-Khaatumo and Somaliland forces clash

Heavy clashes erupted between the forces of Somaliland and the SSC-Khaatumo near the eastern section of Laascaanood, with the epicenter being an area named Maraaga. The conflict's intensity appears to surpass previous encounters, stemming from numerous confrontations between the warring factions. To date, the number of casualties remains unclear as…

News Politics Somaliland 1 Min Read

Besieged Bihi picked to run for second term by Kulmiye

President Muse Bihi has been nominated to run for a second term by the Kulmiye in the forthcoming presidential election to be hend in November 2024. Bihi is seeking re-election after his initial victory in 2017. His tenure was recently extended by two years, as authorized by the house of…

News Politics Somaliland 2 Min Read

Hargeisa’s Mayor Mooge denies joining Kulmiye

Hargeisa's Mayor, Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge, has refuted claims that he joined Somaliland's ruling party, Kulmiye. This comes after the party announced on three separate occasions that Mooge had become a member. Speaking at the Hargeisa's Freedom Park, Mooge unequivocally dismissed the Kulmiye party's allegations. "I want to make it clear…

News Somalia 1 Min Read

Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation

Somalia has banned TikTok, messaging app Telegram and online-betting website 1XBet to limit the spread of indecent content and propaganda, its communications minister said. "The minister of communications orders internet companies to stop the aforementioned applications, which terrorists and immoral groups use to spread constant horrific images and misinformation to…

News Politics Somaliland 2 Min Read

Irro calls for peace following attacks on policemen by rebels in Go’da yar

Waddani Party Presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro has called for an immediate end to the fighting in Gaanlibah Mountain. Irro spoke in Borama where he sent his condolences to all those who died in the skirmishes and wished the injured a speedy recovery at the same time calling for peace and…