Somalia



Russia, China oppose using human rights to interfere in internal affairs

Moscow and Beijing also intend to promote universal human values and «the healthy development of all aspects of the international human rights agenda»

Somali federal government resumes development projects in Puntland amid political tensions

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali federal government has restarted development projects in Puntland State after political tensions between the two sides affected several ongoing projects in Somalia.
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Somali federal government resumes development projects in Puntland amid political tensions

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali federal government has restarted development projects in Puntland State after political tensions between the two sides affected several ongoing projects in Somalia.

Somali forces display bodies of al-Shabab militants killed in foiled El-dher attack

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Somali army forces have displayed ten bodies of al-Shabab militants killed in a recent foiled terror attack in the El-dher district of the Galgadud region.
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Somali forces display bodies of al-Shabab militants killed in foiled El-dher attack

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Somali army forces have displayed ten bodies of al-Shabab militants killed in a recent foiled terror attack in the El-dher district of the Galgadud region.

US intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say

US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, in what three American officials described to CNN as a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violen
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US intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say

US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, in what three American officials described to CNN as a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region.

WATCH: Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as more people burn wood to save money

Respiratory diseases affect the health of millions people in Kenya. Cooking with biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem. And government data shows a growing number of Kenyans are doing it. Affordable “clean” cooking options are too expensive f
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WATCH: Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as more people burn wood to save money

Respiratory diseases affect the health of millions people in Kenya. Cooking with biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem. And government data shows a growing number of Kenyans are doing it. Affordable “clean” cooking options are too expensive for many. (AP Video by Desmond Tiro)

Fighting between two Somalia clans kills at least 55

A violent clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 55 people and injured another 155, residents and medical officials said on Monday.
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Fighting between two Somalia clans kills at least 55

A violent clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 55 people and injured another 155, residents and medical officials said on Monday.

Ethiopia denies receiving Somali notice on peacekeeping troop withdrawal

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it has not received any official communication from the Somali government regarding the withdrawal of Ethiopian peacekeeping forces from Somalia.
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Ethiopia denies receiving Somali notice on peacekeeping troop withdrawal

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it has not received any official communication from the Somali government regarding the withdrawal of Ethiopian peacekeeping forces from Somalia.

WATCH: Body of missing 4-year-old Waeys Ali Mohamed found in Hopkins Creek

Minneapolis (HOL)— The search for 4-year-old Waeys Ali Mohamed, a Somali-American boy with autism, came to an end on Monday when his body was found in Minnehaha Creek, approximately 500 yards from his home.
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WATCH: Body of missing 4-year-old Waeys Ali Mohamed found in Hopkins Creek

Minneapolis (HOL)— The search for 4-year-old Waeys Ali Mohamed, a Somali-American boy with autism, came to an end on Monday when his body was found in Minnehaha Creek, approximately 500 yards from his home.

Mother of missing Somali intelligence officer Ikran Tahlil Farah demands justice after three years

Mogadishu (HOL) — Qali Guhad, the mother of Ikran Tahlil Farah, continues to seek justice for her daughter three years after her disappearance. Guhad revealed that the prolonged stress of her pursuit has led to severe health issues, including diabetes and h
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Mother of missing Somali intelligence officer Ikran Tahlil Farah demands justice after three years

Mogadishu (HOL) — Qali Guhad, the mother of Ikran Tahlil Farah, continues to seek justice for her daughter three years after her disappearance. Guhad revealed that the prolonged stress of her pursuit has led to severe health issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

'Dozens dead' in Somalia clan clashes

WASHINGTON — A deadly clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 50 people, residents and medical officials told VOA on Monday.
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'Dozens dead' in Somalia clan clashes

WASHINGTON — A deadly clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 50 people, residents and medical officials told VOA on Monday.

Ruto calls for order amid war of words in Kenya Kwanza

President William Ruto has called on leaders in the Kenya Kwanza government to tone down on attacks that have characterised his administration recently.
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Ruto calls for order amid war of words in Kenya Kwanza

President William Ruto has called on leaders in the Kenya Kwanza government to tone down on attacks that have characterised his administration recently.

Prime Minister Barre praises Somali forces for retaking Bulo Haji area from al-Shabab

Kismayo (HOL) - Somali army forces, backed by local clan militias, recaptured Bulo Haji, a strategic area located approximately 80 kilometers south of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region on Monday.
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Prime Minister Barre praises Somali forces for retaking Bulo Haji area from al-Shabab

Kismayo (HOL) - Somali army forces, backed by local clan militias, recaptured Bulo Haji, a strategic area located approximately 80 kilometers south of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region on Monday.

Puntland leader Deni urges direct international aid and budget support amid federal disputes

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni has asked Somalia's international partners to establish a new mechanism enabling multilateral development banks to directly provide humanitarian support, development aid, and budget support to
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Puntland leader Deni urges direct international aid and budget support amid federal disputes

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni has asked Somalia's international partners to establish a new mechanism enabling multilateral development banks to directly provide humanitarian support, development aid, and budget support to Puntland amid the increasing political conflict between Puntland and the federal government.

Heightened security measures imposed following deadly clan clashes in Somalia's Galgaduud

Mogadishu (HOL) – Heightened security measures are now in place in the Landhere area of Galgaduud Province, central Somalia, following violent intercommunal clashes that began on June 8. The conflict, involving two rival local militias, has resulted in at l
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Heightened security measures imposed following deadly clan clashes in Somalia's Galgaduud

Mogadishu (HOL) – Heightened security measures are now in place in the Landhere area of Galgaduud Province, central Somalia, following violent intercommunal clashes that began on June 8. The conflict, involving two rival local militias, has resulted in at least 50 deaths and more than 60 injuries. Authorities have deployed armed troops to the region to control the violence and prevent further conflict.

Nogob stuns Afdheer to win 11th Somali Region Football Tournament

Jigjiga (HOL) — Defying expectations, the Nogob region football team defeated Afdheer 2-1 to claim their first-ever title in the 11th Somali Region Football Tournament, held in Jigjiga on Sunday.
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Nogob stuns Afdheer to win 11th Somali Region Football Tournament

Jigjiga (HOL) — Defying expectations, the Nogob region football team defeated Afdheer 2-1 to claim their first-ever title in the 11th Somali Region Football Tournament, held in Jigjiga on Sunday.

Waddani Party chairman accuses President Bihi of creating conflict to avoid elections

Hargeisa (HOL) - The chairman of Somaliland's Waddani Party, Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, has stated that President Muse Bihi Abdi must be held accountable for crimes committed in Somaliland during his term in office.
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Waddani Party chairman accuses President Bihi of creating conflict to avoid elections

Hargeisa (HOL) - The chairman of Somaliland's Waddani Party, Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, has stated that President Muse Bihi Abdi must be held accountable for crimes committed in Somaliland during his term in office.

Somali forces capture strategic Ruunirgood from Al-Shabaab

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia announced that Somali government forces took full control of Ruunirgood on Sunday. The area is strategically located on the border of the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions.
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Somali forces capture strategic Ruunirgood from Al-Shabaab

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia announced that Somali government forces took full control of Ruunirgood on Sunday. The area is strategically located on the border of the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions.

Is the Somali federal government losing legitimacy and political relevance?

The legitimacy and political relevance of the Somali Federal Government have been increasingly declining in recent years. This analysis examines the government's effectiveness and authority, focusing on federalism adoption, the power-sharing formula, politica
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Is the Somali federal government losing legitimacy and political relevance?

The legitimacy and political relevance of the Somali Federal Government have been increasingly declining in recent years. This analysis examines the government's effectiveness and authority, focusing on federalism adoption, the power-sharing formula, political and constitutional crises, and evolving federal-regional relations.

Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu’s government

Israeli minister Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader’s far-right coalition, amid a months-long assault on Gaza.
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Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu’s government

Israeli minister Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader’s far-right coalition, amid a months-long assault on Gaza.

Modric’s Croatia beats Portugal 2-1 in Euro warmup while Ronaldo rests. Spain routs N. Ireland

Luka Modric scored a penalty to help Croatia beat Portugal 2-1 while Spain thumped Northern Ireland in the run-up to the European Championship on Saturday.
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Modric’s Croatia beats Portugal 2-1 in Euro warmup while Ronaldo rests. Spain routs N. Ireland

Luka Modric scored a penalty to help Croatia beat Portugal 2-1 while Spain thumped Northern Ireland in the run-up to the European Championship on Saturday.

Somali government says 47 al-Shabab militants killed in a foiled attack in central Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government announced on Saturday that its soldiers, backed by local clan militias, killed about 47 al-Shabab militants and wounded dozens more in a foiled terror attack on a military base in central Somalia.
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Somali government says 47 al-Shabab militants killed in a foiled attack in central Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government announced on Saturday that its soldiers, backed by local clan militias, killed about 47 al-Shabab militants and wounded dozens more in a foiled terror attack on a military base in central Somalia.

Death toll reaches 50 in inter-clan fighting in central Somalia

Dhusamareb (HOL) - The death toll from the inter-clan fighting in central Somalia has risen to 50, with most of the casualties from both sides. The war is ongoing in a village between Herale and Abudwak districts in the Galgadud region.
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Death toll reaches 50 in inter-clan fighting in central Somalia

Dhusamareb (HOL) - The death toll from the inter-clan fighting in central Somalia has risen to 50, with most of the casualties from both sides. The war is ongoing in a village between Herale and Abudwak districts in the Galgadud region.

Hussein Sheikh Ali: Al-Shabaab leaders were ready to surrender before Cowswayne clash

Mogadishu (HOL) — National Security Adviser Hussein Sheikh Ali disclosed that Al-Shabaab leaders, who were ready to surrender, managed to escape due to the government's failure during the Cowswayne conflict.
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Hussein Sheikh Ali: Al-Shabaab leaders were ready to surrender before Cowswayne clash

Mogadishu (HOL) — National Security Adviser Hussein Sheikh Ali disclosed that Al-Shabaab leaders, who were ready to surrender, managed to escape due to the government's failure during the Cowswayne conflict.

Somaliland president inspects new planes for pilot training school

Hargeisa (HOL) — The leaders of the breakaway Somaliland Republic, President Muse Bihi Abdi and Military Commander Nuh Ismail Tani, inspected newly acquired planes for the first time on Saturday.
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Somaliland president inspects new planes for pilot training school

Hargeisa (HOL) — The leaders of the breakaway Somaliland Republic, President Muse Bihi Abdi and Military Commander Nuh Ismail Tani, inspected newly acquired planes for the first time on Saturday.

WATCH: Expert shares views on Somalia's UN Security Council non-permanent membership

Dr. Hassan Khannenje, Director of The Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies in Kenya, elaborates on the strategic importance of Somalia's accession to the UN Security Council, shedding light on its implications for regional and global dynamics.
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WATCH: Expert shares views on Somalia's UN Security Council non-permanent membership

Dr. Hassan Khannenje, Director of The Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies in Kenya, elaborates on the strategic importance of Somalia's accession to the UN Security Council, shedding light on its implications for regional and global dynamics.

Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State

A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.
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Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State

A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.

Inter-clan conflict kills nearly ten people in central Somalia

Dhusamareb (HOL) - At least eight people from both sides were killed and ten others wounded in an inter-clan fight in a small village between Heraale and Abudwak districts in the Galgadud region on Saturday.
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Inter-clan conflict kills nearly ten people in central Somalia

Dhusamareb (HOL) - At least eight people from both sides were killed and ten others wounded in an inter-clan fight in a small village between Heraale and Abudwak districts in the Galgadud region on Saturday.

At least 16 killed in a foiled al-Shabab attack on a Somali military base

Dhusamareeb (HOL) - At least 16 al-Shabab militants were killed in a foiled terror attack on a Somali military base in El-Dher district in the Galgadud region on Saturday morning.
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At least 16 killed in a foiled al-Shabab attack on a Somali military base

Dhusamareeb (HOL) - At least 16 al-Shabab militants were killed in a foiled terror attack on a Somali military base in El-Dher district in the Galgadud region on Saturday morning.

Attacks leave Sudanese refugees stranded in Ethiopian forest

Refugees from Sudan's civil war who fled into neighbouring Ethiopia say they have been forced to move on again and take shelter in a forest and on roadsides after repeated attacks by gunmen left their tents pock-marked with bullet holes.
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Attacks leave Sudanese refugees stranded in Ethiopian forest

Refugees from Sudan's civil war who fled into neighbouring Ethiopia say they have been forced to move on again and take shelter in a forest and on roadsides after repeated attacks by gunmen left their tents pock-marked with bullet holes.

Puntland Security Force captures two ISIS fighters surviving US airstrike

Garowe (HOL) - The Puntland Security Force (PSF) has apprehended two ISIS foreign nationals who they said survived last week’s US airstrike in northeastern Somalia.
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Puntland Security Force captures two ISIS fighters surviving US airstrike

Garowe (HOL) - The Puntland Security Force (PSF) has apprehended two ISIS foreign nationals who they said survived last week’s US airstrike in northeastern Somalia.

Humanitarian workers from WFP and FAO injured in Jubbaland boat incident

Kismayo (HOL) - Three humanitarian workers were injured in an incident involving two boats carrying humanitarian workers, their crew, and security personnel in Raaskaambooni on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
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Humanitarian workers from WFP and FAO injured in Jubbaland boat incident

Kismayo (HOL) - Three humanitarian workers were injured in an incident involving two boats carrying humanitarian workers, their crew, and security personnel in Raaskaambooni on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Towards a Healthier Future: Somalia’s New Food Safety Policy

Food is a daily necessity. Each day, we eat and share meals with our family and friends. Food provides us many essential benefits: it alleviates hunger, provides nutrition, supports growth and facilitates cultural exchange and economic trade.
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Towards a Healthier Future: Somalia’s New Food Safety Policy

Food is a daily necessity. Each day, we eat and share meals with our family and friends. Food provides us many essential benefits: it alleviates hunger, provides nutrition, supports growth and facilitates cultural exchange and economic trade.

UAE welcomes new Somali Ambassador to foster bilateral relations

Dubai (HOL) - Somali Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Hussein Halane, presented his credentials to the Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, in Dubai on Thursday.
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UAE welcomes new Somali Ambassador to foster bilateral relations

Dubai (HOL) - Somali Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Hussein Halane, presented his credentials to the Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, in Dubai on Thursday.

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