Somaliland presidential candidates visit Ethiopia

Hargeisa- A delegation led by Muse Behi Abdi, the presidential candidate of the ruling Kulmiye party, returned to the country after they met the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn.

Somaliland: The Number of Eligible Voters is Declared by the National Electoral Commission

Hargeisa- In yesterday, 10th October, the National Electoral Commission officially published the number of the people who collected their voter cards and are eligible to vote in 13th November 2017 to elect a new president.

Somaliland: International Media Organization Condemns the Sentencing of Journalist

Hargeisa- Journalist Mohamed Adan Dirir is transferred to maximum security prison at Mandheer. The Committee to Protect Journalists "condemned the conviction and sentencing of Somaliland journalist Mohamed Adan Dirir during a one-day trial held without the journalist's lawyer," CPJ says…

Somaliland: Human Rights Group outcries jailing of journalist

Hargeisa- Human Rights Centre issued a press release condemning the trial and sentencing of journalist Mohamed Adan Dirir who was convicted by Hargeisa regional court on 8th October.

Apology form Somaliland Daily Editorial

Hargeisa- The management of Somaliland Daily apologizes for the public for the time the website has not been updated. We sincerely apologize to you and promise the continuity of the delivery of news to you. Thank you very much for your patience. Somaliland Daily Editorial Team

Somaliland Community in the US meets Mandela Washington Fellows

HARGEISA- The Somaliland Community in the United States of America warmly welcomed Somaliland Mandela Washington Fellows in Washington DC.

Somaliland government stops reconstruction of Catholic Church

HARGEISA- The Minister of Religious Affairs said the government decided to halt a construction of a Catholic church in Hargeisa. The decision of the government conflicts an earlier position in which the Minister expressed early this week where he said the construction of the Church is permitted by the…

Centre for Policy Analysis report shows concerns in Somaliland ahead of presidential election

Centre for Policy Analysis, a think-tank based in Hargeisa, released a brief explaining incidents happening in Somaliland prior a presidential election scheduled in November. Here is the full brief.

Somaliland: President Silanyo appoints Edna Adan Special Envoy for Somalia and Somaliland talks

HARGEISA- President Silanyo appointed Ms Edna Adan Ismail, a former foreign minister, as the special envoy to the Somalia and Somaliland talks. Edna Adan is a well-respected veteran politician who is known for her contributions to the health care system of Somaliland by building the first maternity…

Goobjoog media journalist detained in Somaliland

HARGEISA- Human Rights Centre calls on the government of Somaliland to immediately release Omar Ali Hassan Serbia, a journalist with Goobjoog Media.

I am not sick, President Silanyo

HARGEISA- The media office of the President released 28 seconds long video clip of the President rebuffing rumours claiming that the president is in a critical health situation.

US Ambassador to Somalia visits Hargeisa

HARGEISA-U.S. delegation led by the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Stephen Michael Schwartz, visited Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. Ambassador Schwartz met the vice president of Somaliland, the National Electoral Commission, the political parties and other stakeholders.

Somaliland: court releases a journalist on bail

HARGEISA-Mohamed Adan Dirir, a journalist arrested on 24 May, has been released on bail. Mohamed is not charged of any crime.

Faisal Warabe: Somaliland shall close its border with Ethiopian

HARGEISA- The chairman of UCID (Justice and Welfare Party) asked the government of Somaliland to close the border between Somaliland and Ethiopia, accusing the later of maltreatment of Somaliland citizens.

Somaliland: the President officially sets presidential elections date

HARGEISA- The President of Somaliland Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud officially declared the date the presidential elections will be held. In a statement issued by the president states that the long awaited presidential elections will be voted on 13 November 2017.

Rights groups outcry detention of journalist in Somaliland

HARGEISA- Human rights and media organizations in Somaliland and outside condemned the detention of journalist Mohamed Adan Dirir who was arrested by the government of Somaliland on 24 May after he asked tough question the Minister of Health, Saleban Isse, at a press conference held at the Parliament.

Somaliland: President Silanyo fires the Minister of Posts and Communication

HARGEISA- In a press statement released tonight by the Press Office of the presidency, the president of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo, fired his Minister of Posts and Communication, Mr Mohamoud Sheikh Abdilahi Ege.

Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Somaliland to release journalist Mohamed Adan Dirir

Authorities in the semi-autonomous region of Somaliland should immediately release Mohamed Adan Dirir, the editor of the online news portal Horseed Media, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Mohamed has been jailed without charge since Somaliland Health Minister Saleban Isee ordered police…

Watery diarrhoea hits hundreds in Somaliland

BUROA- At least 10 people were killed by diarrhoea in Buroa, east of Somaliland. The death toll may increase as the number of people hospitalized are dramatically rising.

Somaliland: court sentences opposition politician

HARGEISA- Court in Hargeisa sentenced senior opposition member to one year of imprisonment and acquitted another on Sunday. Yonis Ahmed Yonis, the Sports and Youth Secretary of Waddani opposition party, was found guilty of "instigation to disobey the laws." Yonis was charged for statement he…

Wararkii u danbeeyay