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The incident occurred in the village of GaraagajMunition blast in Azerbaijan’s Nakhichevan kills two
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Beledweyne (HOL) - The chief of the Hawadle community, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, was inaugurated as the 21st clan chief of the Hawadle clans on Monday in a colorful ceremony in the Hiiraan region.
Baidoa (HOL) - Gunmen hurled hand grenades at two residential homes in Baidoa, the interim administrative capital of the Southwest state, on Sunday night.
Las Anod (HOL) - The leader of SSC-Khatumo, Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali Firdhiye, reshuffled his cabinet and appointed new cabinet members on Sunday night, according to a decree from his office.
Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda have been complaining about poor connectivity as service providers across East Africa acknowledge there has been a problem.
NAIROBI, KENYA — Winnie Makinda, 35, says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan government's response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital, Nairobi.
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially inaugurated the new LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Storage Center in Mogadishu on Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against deforestation and environmental degradation in Somalia.
Dhusamareb (HOL) — As she nears the end of her tenure later this month, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, highlighted progress and set forth ambitious objectives for the country’s future, with a focus on women’s rights. During her visit to Galmudug, Laing celebrated crucial developments and spoke about the UN's ongoing commitments to the region’s advancement.
Beledweyne (HOL) - Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, chief of the Hawadle clans, and his delegation were welcomed in Hiiraan's Halgan district on Sunday. The delegation’s arrival marks a significant prelude to the Chief's upcoming inauguration ceremony.
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government forces have intercepted 150 tanks filled with fuel and explosive powder destined for the militant extremist group Al-Shabaab. The operation, supported by local residents, took place near Harardhere in the southern part of the Mudug region.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Over 80 million internet users across East Africa are currently experiencing slow speeds and complete outages due to several critical undersea fibre-optic cables experiencing faults this Sunday.
Beledweyne (HOL) - Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabaged acknowledged that the long-standing political conflict between politicians in the Hiiraan region and the authorities of Hirshabelle State has hindered the state's development and called for its immediate resolution.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar won the DFL's stamp of approval during an endorsing convention in Minneapolis on Saturday, giving her the party's backing as she heads into a highly anticipated primary election rematch against Don Samuels.
On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Somaliland – an unrecognized secessionist region within the Federal Republic of Somalia. The MOU grants Ethiopia twenty kilometers of coastal land in the Awdal province for fifty years to build a navy, in exchange for Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state. The Federal Government of Somalia, which is the internationally recognized government, has fiercely objected to the MOU, calling it “null and void.” The international community, including the United States, European Union, African Union, and Arab League have called for respecting Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Beledweyne (HOL) - The Director of the Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbalolshe, met with residents and traditional elders in Beledweyne on Saturday to strengthen the fight against al-Shabab.
Mogadishu – Among the many challenges that Somalia is grappling with on its path to peace and stability is climate change.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Heavy floods across Eastern Africa have devasted parts of Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, and Tanzania. According to the latest updates from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the intense seasonal rains have impacted approximately 848,773 people, displacing over 350,155. The dire situation calls for immediate international support to bolster ongoing humanitarian efforts.
Mogadishu (HOL) —Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi confirmed the country's determination to secure the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), emphasizing the significance of this bid as Somalia's first major opportunity in forty years. Minister Fiqi voiced strong support for Somalia’s candidate, Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adan, the nation's former Foreign Affairs Minister.
Baidoa (HOL) — South West State security forces successfully captured an Al-Shabaab official, Adan Mohamed Ali Dhayoow, in Kunyabarow, within the Burhakaba district of the Bay region. Dressed in a Federal Government Army uniform, Dhayoow was found with a weapon and was handed over to local security forces.
The federal judge overseeing a pregnancy discrimination case against Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign approved a bid by the ex-president and his team to switch to new legal counsel—bringing in a Maryland law firm where a top partner stands accused of bilking millions belonging to the nation of Somalia.
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government has formally asked the United Nations to start planning a transition from a political mission to a development-focused UN Country Team, highlighting a strategic shift in the partnership aimed at stabilizing the nation.
As Somali forces navigate a delicate transition to assume the country’s security responsibilities from African Union peacekeepers who have secured civilians and personnel of international agencies for the past 17 years, experts say that four million children in Somalia have been affected by conflict and climate change.
French football star Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris Saint-Germain and end his “adventure” with the club in a few weeks.
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused the Ethiopian government of pursuing a long-standing desire to claim parts of Somalia's sea, warning Ethiopia to adhere its recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland leader.
Beledweyne (HOL) - The inauguration ceremony of Ugas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan Ugaas Khalif, the head of the elders of the Hawadle community, is expected to take place in Beledweyne town, Hiiraan, on May 13, 2024.
The Biden administration believes that Israel has most likely violated international standards in failing to protect civilians in Gaza but has not found specific instances that would justify the withholding of military aid, the State Department told Congress on Friday.
The mental health administrator is launching her first campaign and dreaming of big changes to help the south Minneapolis district where she grew up.
Minneapolis is gearing up to unveil «Common Currents,» a new public artwork celebrating the life and work of the late Hussein Samatar, renowned for bridging cultures in the city's vibrant community. Slated for May 28, «Samatar Crossing» will honor the first Somali-American elected to public office in Minneapolis, with an art installation that honors the diverse journeys of the local population
Peace talks involving South Sudan's government and opposition representatives begun in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Thursday.
Mogadishu (HOL) — During her final official visit to Somalia, Isha Dyfan, an independent expert on human rights appointed by the Human Rights Council in May 2020, called on the Somali government to take decisive actions against state officials who violate human rights.
Nairobi (HOL) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that floods and landslides resulting from heavy rains are affecting almost one million people in Eastern Africa, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.
London (HOL) — In response to the UK government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda, many asylum seekers are fleeing to Ireland, fearing the harsh deportation policies. The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that from July, the government intends to begin deportations as a deterrent against illegal crossings from France by small boats. The move comes despite a lack of formal agreements to return asylum seekers to France following Brexit.
The first Somali cultural day was marked in Isiolo amid calls for Kenyans from various ethnic communities to embrace the culture and organize cultural events to enable the young people to learn about their respective traditions.
Kenya’s Defence Secretary, Aden Duale has stated that he and Michael Hammer, the United States Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOAUS) held a crucial meeting on Thursday evening.
With the number of deaths nearing 240 and about 235,000 people displaced, Kenyans are mourning their lost ones and trying to rebuild after weeks of heavy rains that resulted in deadly floods and landslides.
Reports have surfaced of a pirate mothership being spotted operating in the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 km from the Somalia mainland.