Somalia



Ex-MP Omar Filish appointed Mayor of Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HOL) - Former MP Omar Mohamud Mohamed Filish has been appointed as the new mayor of Mogadishu and Banaadir Regional Governor to replace immediate former office holder Abdirahman Omar Osman Yarisow who died early this month following a terror attac

Djibouti to host next round of Somalia-Ethiopia diplomats talks

Mogadishu (HOL) - Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, stated that Djibouti, along with Kenya, is working to restore the good relations between Ethiopia and Somalia to their previous level.
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Djibouti to host next round of Somalia-Ethiopia diplomats talks

Mogadishu (HOL) - Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, stated that Djibouti, along with Kenya, is working to restore the good relations between Ethiopia and Somalia to their previous level.

Somalia, Emirates dismiss reports of a near miss between Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government and Emirates separately denied media reports that an Emirates Boeing 777 and an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX narrowly avoided a collision while flying over Somaliland this week.
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Somalia, Emirates dismiss reports of a near miss between Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government and Emirates separately denied media reports that an Emirates Boeing 777 and an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX narrowly avoided a collision while flying over Somaliland this week.

Türkiye rejects allegations of military cooperation with Israel

'National Defense Ministry does not have any activities with Israel, including military training, exercises, and defense industry cooperation,' says ministry
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Türkiye rejects allegations of military cooperation with Israel

'National Defense Ministry does not have any activities with Israel, including military training, exercises, and defense industry cooperation,' says ministry

France fight back to claim 3-2 home win over Chile

France rallied from an early deficit to beat Chile 3-2 thanks to goals from Youssouf Fofana, Randal Kolo Muani and Oliver Giroud in a friendly at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday.
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France fight back to claim 3-2 home win over Chile

France rallied from an early deficit to beat Chile 3-2 thanks to goals from Youssouf Fofana, Randal Kolo Muani and Oliver Giroud in a friendly at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday.

Moroccan NGOs launch urgent appeal to save six nationals facing death in Somalia for alleged ISIS ties

Garowe (HOL) - Moroccan non-governmental organizations are calling for governmental intervention following the sentencing to death of six Moroccan nationals by a military court in Bossaso, northern Somalia. The court's decision, reported on March 1, found th
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Moroccan NGOs launch urgent appeal to save six nationals facing death in Somalia for alleged ISIS ties

Garowe (HOL) - Moroccan non-governmental organizations are calling for governmental intervention following the sentencing to death of six Moroccan nationals by a military court in Bossaso, northern Somalia. The court's decision, reported on March 1, found the men guilty of terrorism charges for their alleged affiliations with the Islamic State (ISIS) group.

Forensic tests on eight Somali pirates confirm age, facilitate Mumbai police custody.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Mumbai Police disclosed that eight Somali nationals arrested for hijacking a merchant vessel are over 18, as determined by ossification tests. The individuals, initially claiming to be minors, are among 35 arrested following an Indian Navy a
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Forensic tests on eight Somali pirates confirm age, facilitate Mumbai police custody.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Mumbai Police disclosed that eight Somali nationals arrested for hijacking a merchant vessel are over 18, as determined by ossification tests. The individuals, initially claiming to be minors, are among 35 arrested following an Indian Navy anti-piracy operation on March 16, 2024.

Residents fear army clash as newly appointed Hiiraan governor arrives in Beledweyne

Beledweyne (HOL) - A military convoy escorting the new governor of the Hiraan region, Muse Salad Wehliye, arrived in Beledweyne on Wednesday amidst a regional power struggle in the Hiiraan region.
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Residents fear army clash as newly appointed Hiiraan governor arrives in Beledweyne

Beledweyne (HOL) - A military convoy escorting the new governor of the Hiraan region, Muse Salad Wehliye, arrived in Beledweyne on Wednesday amidst a regional power struggle in the Hiiraan region.

Somali Land Forces Commander visits army forces based in Afgoye district

Mogadishu (HOL)—The Commander of the Somali Land Forces, General Dayah Abdi Abdulle, inspected Somali army forces stationed in the Afgoye district of the Lower Shabelle region on Wednesday following an escalation in al-Shabab attacks.
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Somali Land Forces Commander visits army forces based in Afgoye district

Mogadishu (HOL)—The Commander of the Somali Land Forces, General Dayah Abdi Abdulle, inspected Somali army forces stationed in the Afgoye district of the Lower Shabelle region on Wednesday following an escalation in al-Shabab attacks.

Somaliland aviation authority accuses Mogadishu controllers of near-collision

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somaliland Aviation Authority has made a second accusation against Mogadishu's air traffic controllers, blaming them for an alleged near-collision between Emirates Airways and Ethiopian Airlines aircraft on the night of March 24, 2024. T
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Somaliland aviation authority accuses Mogadishu controllers of near-collision

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somaliland Aviation Authority has made a second accusation against Mogadishu's air traffic controllers, blaming them for an alleged near-collision between Emirates Airways and Ethiopian Airlines aircraft on the night of March 24, 2024. The two planes almost collided due to overlapping flight instructions at 37,000 feet.

Somali President awards top talents at Somalia's Quran Recitation Competition

Mogadishu (HOL)—Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presented awards to the top seven winners of the second annual Quran recitation competition held by the Somali federal government.
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Somali President awards top talents at Somalia's Quran Recitation Competition

Mogadishu (HOL)—Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presented awards to the top seven winners of the second annual Quran recitation competition held by the Somali federal government.

Security forces in Wanlaweyn district kill man after he murders ex-wife

Mogadishu (HOL) - A man was shot dead by security forces on Monday afternoon in the Wanlaweyn district in the northern Lower Shebelle region after he fatally shot his ex-wife, a mother of four.
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Security forces in Wanlaweyn district kill man after he murders ex-wife

Mogadishu (HOL) - A man was shot dead by security forces on Monday afternoon in the Wanlaweyn district in the northern Lower Shebelle region after he fatally shot his ex-wife, a mother of four.

Ethiopian bank recovers over $10m lost during glitch

Ethiopia’s largest commercial bank has said it recouped more than three-quarters of money it had lost after a technical glitch allowed clients to withdraw or transfer more money than they had in their accounts.
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Ethiopian bank recovers over $10m lost during glitch

Ethiopia’s largest commercial bank has said it recouped more than three-quarters of money it had lost after a technical glitch allowed clients to withdraw or transfer more money than they had in their accounts.

Somali government welcomes UN Security Council's call for urgent Gaza ceasefire

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) demand for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages.
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Somali government welcomes UN Security Council's call for urgent Gaza ceasefire

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) demand for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages.

Heavy fighting reported in Daru Nimca area in Middle Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) – Heavy fighting between Somali security forces and al-Shabab erupted in Daru Nimca village in the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday morning, according to residents.
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Heavy fighting reported in Daru Nimca area in Middle Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) – Heavy fighting between Somali security forces and al-Shabab erupted in Daru Nimca village in the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday morning, according to residents.

Mogadishu port crackdown: 249 cartons of illegal snus tobacco seized

Mogadishu (HOL) - Port authorities in Mogadishu seized a significant amount of snus tobacco, known locally as Tabuuga, late Monday afternoon.
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Mogadishu port crackdown: 249 cartons of illegal snus tobacco seized

Mogadishu (HOL) - Port authorities in Mogadishu seized a significant amount of snus tobacco, known locally as Tabuuga, late Monday afternoon.

WATCH: Somali UW students receive racist letter, call for change

After Somali University of Washington students recently received a racist letter, advocates are calling for change following other incidents of Muslim harassment on campus.
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WATCH: Somali UW students receive racist letter, call for change

After Somali University of Washington students recently received a racist letter, advocates are calling for change following other incidents of Muslim harassment on campus.

Somali military court sentences Sufyaan Takeye, associates for extremist propagation

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali military court sentenced Sufyaan Sheikh Ahmed, also known as Takeye, and two members of his party to various sentences on Monday for propagating extremist ideology.
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Somali military court sentences Sufyaan Takeye, associates for extremist propagation

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali military court sentenced Sufyaan Sheikh Ahmed, also known as Takeye, and two members of his party to various sentences on Monday for propagating extremist ideology.

Mogadishu residents support for completion of Somalia's Provisional Constitution

Mogadishu (HOL) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in Mogadishu on Monday to support the ongoing process of completing the provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
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Mogadishu residents support for completion of Somalia's Provisional Constitution

Mogadishu (HOL) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in Mogadishu on Monday to support the ongoing process of completing the provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Supporting inmates after release is key to cutting re-offending

The amnesty provided to 116 inmates in Mogadishu’s central prison this week is more than a public relations stunt as some critics claimed on social media. What prompted me to write this piece is actually the fact that there are those in Somalia who feel amn
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Supporting inmates after release is key to cutting re-offending

The amnesty provided to 116 inmates in Mogadishu’s central prison this week is more than a public relations stunt as some critics claimed on social media. What prompted me to write this piece is actually the fact that there are those in Somalia who feel amnesties and rehabilitation of offenders is wrong altogether. This could not be further from the truth.

Farqiga u dhexeya Wax-ka-Beddelka Dastuurka KMG iyo Mid Rasmi ah ee JFS

Dastuurka KMG ah ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya (JFS) oo dhaqangalay 2dii Agoosto 2012 wuxuu faraya dhammeystirkiisa ka hor afti dadweyne ee lagu tala galay in la qabto ka hor dhammaadka mudda xileedkii Barlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya (BFS) oo ahey
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Farqiga u dhexeya Wax-ka-Beddelka Dastuurka KMG iyo Mid Rasmi ah ee JFS

Dastuurka KMG ah ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya (JFS) oo dhaqangalay 2dii Agoosto 2012 wuxuu faraya dhammeystirkiisa ka hor afti dadweyne ee lagu tala galay in la qabto ka hor dhammaadka mudda xileedkii Barlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya (BFS) oo aheyd 20kii Agoosto 2016 sida ku xusan qodobbada 133, 134, iyo 136 taaso aan dhicin ilaa maanta. Sidaas oo kale, qodobka 137 wuxuu tilmaamaya Wax beddelka dastuurka rasmiga ah (final constitution) aftida dadweyne kaddib ayadoo meelmarinta wax ka beddelkaas la raacayo qodobka 132. Sida awgeed, wax ka beddelka dastuurka qabyada ah (kmg) ah iyo kan rasmiga ah ee aan weli la gaarin waxaa u dhexeeya farqi.

Mogadishu residents protest support for completion of Somalia's Provisional Constitution

Mogadishu (HOL) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in Mogadishu on Monday to support the ongoing process of completing the provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
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Mogadishu residents protest support for completion of Somalia's Provisional Constitution

Mogadishu (HOL) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in Mogadishu on Monday to support the ongoing process of completing the provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

SSC-Khatumo administration demands direct humanitarian projects, rejects Somaliland's role

Las Anod (HOL) — The SSC-Khatumo administration has urged the federal government to distribute humanitarian projects from the international community equitably across the country, particularly to vulnerable areas like those in SSC-Khatumo.
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SSC-Khatumo administration demands direct humanitarian projects, rejects Somaliland's role

Las Anod (HOL) — The SSC-Khatumo administration has urged the federal government to distribute humanitarian projects from the international community equitably across the country, particularly to vulnerable areas like those in SSC-Khatumo.

African Games: Mohamed shatters 35-year curse for Somalia as Kenya’s Kemboi adds to medal haul in 5,000m final

Abdullahi Jama Mohamed made history on Friday night at the African Games in Ghana, clinching a silver medal in the competitive men's 5000m final, marking Somalia's first medal on the global stage in over 35 years.
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African Games: Mohamed shatters 35-year curse for Somalia as Kenya’s Kemboi adds to medal haul in 5,000m final

Abdullahi Jama Mohamed made history on Friday night at the African Games in Ghana, clinching a silver medal in the competitive men's 5000m final, marking Somalia's first medal on the global stage in over 35 years.

Somali Senator passes away in United States, President, PM condole the death

Columbus (HOL) - A member of Somalia's Upper House of Parliament, Senator Abdirisakh Mohamed Hareed, passed away in Columbus, Ohio, the United States of America, after an illness on Sunday.
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Somali Senator passes away in United States, President, PM condole the death

Columbus (HOL) - A member of Somalia's Upper House of Parliament, Senator Abdirisakh Mohamed Hareed, passed away in Columbus, Ohio, the United States of America, after an illness on Sunday.

At least 17 people killed after al-Shabab attacked a military base in Lower Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) - At least 17 people were killed and others wounded after the Islamist group al-Shabaab attacked Busley base, which is a military base in the Lower Shabelle region, on Saturday.
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At least 17 people killed after al-Shabab attacked a military base in Lower Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) - At least 17 people were killed and others wounded after the Islamist group al-Shabaab attacked Busley base, which is a military base in the Lower Shabelle region, on Saturday.

Hirshabelle President fires Hiiraan governor amidst regional power struggle

Jowhar (HOL) - Hirshabelle regional state President, Ali Gudlawe Hussein, fired the governor of Hiiraan region, Abdillahi Maalin Sufurow, on Saturday, who had held the position since June of last year, 2023.
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Hirshabelle President fires Hiiraan governor amidst regional power struggle

Jowhar (HOL) - Hirshabelle regional state President, Ali Gudlawe Hussein, fired the governor of Hiiraan region, Abdillahi Maalin Sufurow, on Saturday, who had held the position since June of last year, 2023.

Former Somali presidents unite against constitutional changes in Garowe talks

GAROWE, Somalia — Former Somali Presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed convened from March 21 to 23, 2024, in Garowe, the administrative seat of Puntland, to deliberate over Somalia'sescalating constitutional debates.
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Former Somali presidents unite against constitutional changes in Garowe talks

GAROWE, Somalia — Former Somali Presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed convened from March 21 to 23, 2024, in Garowe, the administrative seat of Puntland, to deliberate over Somalia'sescalating constitutional debates.

Somalia Parliament concludes debate on first four constitution chapters

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's bicameral Parliament concluded the debate on the first four chapters of amending the Constitution during Saturday's joint 29th session in Mogadishu.
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Somalia Parliament concludes debate on first four constitution chapters

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's bicameral Parliament concluded the debate on the first four chapters of amending the Constitution during Saturday's joint 29th session in Mogadishu.

My Ramadan routine: the Somali baker who loves cooking traditional and western food for Iftar

Sarah tells HuffPost she keeps her iftars varied, fluctuating between traditional Somali dishes – suqaar (a curry-style item), Sabaayad (similar to rotis), Luhooh, (which is made using self raising flour/yeast), and sambusa (which is a samosa) – to Wester
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My Ramadan routine: the Somali baker who loves cooking traditional and western food for Iftar

Sarah tells HuffPost she keeps her iftars varied, fluctuating between traditional Somali dishes – suqaar (a curry-style item), Sabaayad (similar to rotis), Luhooh, (which is made using self raising flour/yeast), and sambusa (which is a samosa) – to Western foods, like the iftar she’s prepared today.

WATCH: Columbus mosque leader killed in 2021 honored by friends, family during Ramadan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Family and friends of Mohamed Hassan Adam are celebrating his life and legacy during Ramadan.
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WATCH: Columbus mosque leader killed in 2021 honored by friends, family during Ramadan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Family and friends of Mohamed Hassan Adam are celebrating his life and legacy during Ramadan.

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