Somalia



Somalia refuses talks with Ethiopia until sovereignty recognized

Somalia refuses to negotiate with Ethiopia until it recognizes it as an independent and sovereign state, Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Saturday.

Hiiraan region administration warns Ethiopia over sovereignty violations along border

Beledweyne (HOL) – The administration of the Hiiraan region in Hirshabelle state has warned the Ethiopian government about actions that threaten Somalia's sovereignty along the Hiiraan-Ethiopia border.
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Hiiraan region administration warns Ethiopia over sovereignty violations along border

Beledweyne (HOL) – The administration of the Hiiraan region in Hirshabelle state has warned the Ethiopian government about actions that threaten Somalia's sovereignty along the Hiiraan-Ethiopia border.

Somali Ambassador presents credentials to President Biden, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Washington, D.C. (HOL) – U.S. President Joe Biden received the diplomatic credentials of Somali Ambassador Dahir Hassan Arab at the White House, marking a step toward reinforcing the relationship between Somalia and the United States.
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Somali Ambassador presents credentials to President Biden, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Washington, D.C. (HOL) – U.S. President Joe Biden received the diplomatic credentials of Somali Ambassador Dahir Hassan Arab at the White House, marking a step toward reinforcing the relationship between Somalia and the United States.

Somali police seize illegal weapons, arrest arms traders in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali police have seized illegal weapons and arrested four arms traders during a security operation across several districts in the Banadir region, officials reported on Thursday.
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Somali police seize illegal weapons, arrest arms traders in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali police have seized illegal weapons and arrested four arms traders during a security operation across several districts in the Banadir region, officials reported on Thursday.

Somali mother and daughter drown in French river while rescuing child

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali mother and her four-year-old daughter drowned in the Loing River in northern France on Monday, local reports confirm. The tragedy unfolded in Nemours, located in the Seine-et-Marne region, when the young girl accidentally fell int
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Somali mother and daughter drown in French river while rescuing child

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali mother and her four-year-old daughter drowned in the Loing River in northern France on Monday, local reports confirm. The tragedy unfolded in Nemours, located in the Seine-et-Marne region, when the young girl accidentally fell into the river, and her mother drowned while attempting to save her.

Egypt is cozying up to Somalia to thwart Ethiopia

Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia have escalated in recent days. Relations between the two African countries, already strained since 2011 due to Ethiopia’s construction and filling of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile—a projec
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Egypt is cozying up to Somalia to thwart Ethiopia

Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia have escalated in recent days. Relations between the two African countries, already strained since 2011 due to Ethiopia’s construction and filling of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile—a project Egypt views as a major threat to its water and food security—have further deteriorated. The recent downturn comes after Egypt forged closer ties with Ethiopia’s rival, Somalia.

Hindisaha Xeerka Doorashooyinka Q&C Uma Qalmo Ummadda Soomaaliyeed

Waxaan halkaan hoose ku falanqeynaya Hindisaha Xeerka Doorashooyinka Qaranka ee Qof iyo Cod (Q&C) ee Golaha Wasiirrada ee Xukuumadda Jamhuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya (JFS) ansixiyay 8dii Agoosto 2024. Waxaan ka afeefanaya xaqiijinta asal ahaanta, sugnaanta
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Hindisaha Xeerka Doorashooyinka Q&C Uma Qalmo Ummadda Soomaaliyeed

Waxaan halkaan hoose ku falanqeynaya Hindisaha Xeerka Doorashooyinka Qaranka ee Qof iyo Cod (Q&C) ee Golaha Wasiirrada ee Xukuumadda Jamhuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya (JFS) ansixiyay 8dii Agoosto 2024. Waxaan ka afeefanaya xaqiijinta asal ahaanta, sugnaanta xeerka sababtoo ah inay suura gal tahay in isbeddel lagu sameeyay xeerka kaddib markii Golaha Wasirrada ansixiyay. Waxaa shaki weyn laga qabaa asal ahaanta dokumentiga ka soo baxa xafiisyada/hay’adaha dowladda heer kasta iyo xafidaadooda, oo ah keyd dadweynaha Soomaaliyeed leeyahay.

Yusuf Garaad urges Somali government to act over offensive comments on Bakool protesters

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Foreign Minister Yusuf Garaad has called on the Somali government to take action against the Director of Transport and Aviation, who recently made disparaging comments about the people of South West State in the media.
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Yusuf Garaad urges Somali government to act over offensive comments on Bakool protesters

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Foreign Minister Yusuf Garaad has called on the Somali government to take action against the Director of Transport and Aviation, who recently made disparaging comments about the people of South West State in the media.

Turkey in new bid to revive Somalia-Ethiopia talks

Turkey will hold separate talks with Horn of Africa rivals Somalia and Ethiopia in an effort to ease tensions between them before a new round of Ankara-hosted talks, the foreign minister said on Thursday.
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Turkey in new bid to revive Somalia-Ethiopia talks

Turkey will hold separate talks with Horn of Africa rivals Somalia and Ethiopia in an effort to ease tensions between them before a new round of Ankara-hosted talks, the foreign minister said on Thursday.

Oxfam calls for UNSC reform, highlighting its failure to protect Africa

The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) actions and inactions have failed to protect African populations from violence and unrest, according to a new Oxfam report.
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Oxfam calls for UNSC reform, highlighting its failure to protect Africa

The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) actions and inactions have failed to protect African populations from violence and unrest, according to a new Oxfam report.

Somali MP accuses intelligence agency of blocking travel to Baidoa

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali People's Assembly member, Sareedo Mohamed Abdulle, accused the Somali Intelligence Agency of preventing her and other MPs from travelling to Baidoa on Thursday.
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Somali MP accuses intelligence agency of blocking travel to Baidoa

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali People's Assembly member, Sareedo Mohamed Abdulle, accused the Somali Intelligence Agency of preventing her and other MPs from travelling to Baidoa on Thursday.

Somali Council of Ministers approves ambassador nominations and Human Rights Policy

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, approved the nomination of two new ambassadors and endorsed a National Procedure Policy for the reporting and monitoring of human rights during a meeting in Mogadish
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Somali Council of Ministers approves ambassador nominations and Human Rights Policy

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, approved the nomination of two new ambassadors and endorsed a National Procedure Policy for the reporting and monitoring of human rights during a meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday.

Lebanon is rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares a new phase of war

Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, state media and officials for the militant group said. At leas
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Lebanon is rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares a new phase of war

Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, state media and officials for the militant group said. At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 wounded in the second wave, the Health Ministry said.

Kenya needs Sh106bn to implement police reforms, says Ruto

The government requires Sh106 billion to implement the reforms within the National Police Service, the Kenya Prisons Service and the National Youth Service, President William Ruto revealed yesterday.
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Kenya needs Sh106bn to implement police reforms, says Ruto

The government requires Sh106 billion to implement the reforms within the National Police Service, the Kenya Prisons Service and the National Youth Service, President William Ruto revealed yesterday.

Arab League Ambassadors Council inaugurated in Mogadishu to boost Somali-Arab relations

Mogadishu (HOL) – Several Arab League ambassadors gathered in Mogadishu on Wednesday to inaugurate the Arab League Council of Ambassadors to enhance diplomatic relations between Somalia and Arab states.
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Arab League Ambassadors Council inaugurated in Mogadishu to boost Somali-Arab relations

Mogadishu (HOL) – Several Arab League ambassadors gathered in Mogadishu on Wednesday to inaugurate the Arab League Council of Ambassadors to enhance diplomatic relations between Somalia and Arab states.

Somalia's stance amid Ethiopia maritime dispute

• The Somalia president has already reached out to international organisations including the European Union, the African Union, United States, China and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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Somalia's stance amid Ethiopia maritime dispute

• The Somalia president has already reached out to international organisations including the European Union, the African Union, United States, China and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Six men, five from same family, killed in Ethiopian mosque attack

Jigjiga (HOL) – Gunmen killed six men, including five from the same family, inside a mosque in Ethiopia's Somali Regional State on Tuesday night in what residents described as a suspected clan revenge attack.
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Six men, five from same family, killed in Ethiopian mosque attack

Jigjiga (HOL) – Gunmen killed six men, including five from the same family, inside a mosque in Ethiopia's Somali Regional State on Tuesday night in what residents described as a suspected clan revenge attack.

Somali army kills 12 al-Shabab militants, including foreign fighters in Bay region

Baidoa (HOL) – At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including foreign fighters, were killed in a clash in the Qansah Dhere district of Somalia's Bay region, according to military officials.
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Somali army kills 12 al-Shabab militants, including foreign fighters in Bay region

Baidoa (HOL) – At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including foreign fighters, were killed in a clash in the Qansah Dhere district of Somalia's Bay region, according to military officials.

Somali ambassador refutes Tarsan's claims about embassy construction dispute in Kenya

Nairobi (HOL) — A new development has emerged in the ongoing legal battle between Somalia's embassy in Nairobi and a Kenyan construction contractor following the court's decision to uphold the embassy's bank accounts freeze.
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Somali ambassador refutes Tarsan's claims about embassy construction dispute in Kenya

Nairobi (HOL) — A new development has emerged in the ongoing legal battle between Somalia's embassy in Nairobi and a Kenyan construction contractor following the court's decision to uphold the embassy's bank accounts freeze.

As Minnesota’s Muslim community grows, old Qurans overwhelm mosques

Strict Islamic rules around disposal of the sacred text are colliding with state environmental laws, leaving Muslim leaders looking for a solution.
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As Minnesota’s Muslim community grows, old Qurans overwhelm mosques

Strict Islamic rules around disposal of the sacred text are colliding with state environmental laws, leaving Muslim leaders looking for a solution.

Westerville school board to appoint first Somali Muslim woman, filling vacant seat

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Westerville schools have filled a Board of Education vacancy left after a board member left midterm on Aug. 31 after 25 years of service.
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Westerville school board to appoint first Somali Muslim woman, filling vacant seat

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Westerville schools have filled a Board of Education vacancy left after a board member left midterm on Aug. 31 after 25 years of service.

CAF appoints Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan for Al Ahly vs. Zamalek Super Cup clash

Mogadishu HOL) — CAF has announced the officiating team for the highly anticipated Super Cup match between Egyptian rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek, with Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan appointed as the fourth official.
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CAF appoints Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan for Al Ahly vs. Zamalek Super Cup clash

Mogadishu HOL) — CAF has announced the officiating team for the highly anticipated Super Cup match between Egyptian rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek, with Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan appointed as the fourth official.

Turkey to deploy frigates to guard energy exploration ship in Somalia

Turkey plans to deploy frigates to Somali waters to protect a Turkish energy research vessel, two sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.
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Turkey to deploy frigates to guard energy exploration ship in Somalia

Turkey plans to deploy frigates to Somali waters to protect a Turkish energy research vessel, two sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.

Southwest leaders condemn federal government after Mogadishu-Baidoa flight disruption

Mogadishu (HOL) – Flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa were temporarily halted on Tuesday morning, leaving passengers stranded at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport.
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Southwest leaders condemn federal government after Mogadishu-Baidoa flight disruption

Mogadishu (HOL) – Flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa were temporarily halted on Tuesday morning, leaving passengers stranded at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport.

Clan conflict forces Mudug families into hardship in coastal village

Three hundred families who fled from clan conflict in Hirsalama village in central Somalia’s Mudug region are struggling to get enough to eat in the wind-blown coastal village of Dhinowda.
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Clan conflict forces Mudug families into hardship in coastal village

Three hundred families who fled from clan conflict in Hirsalama village in central Somalia’s Mudug region are struggling to get enough to eat in the wind-blown coastal village of Dhinowda.

India’s Adani Group finalizes power line construction, airport administration deal with Kenya

Kenya has reportedly awarded a concession of $1.3 billion to India's privately-owned Adani Group to build power transmission lines at Kenya's busiest airport, JKIA.
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India’s Adani Group finalizes power line construction, airport administration deal with Kenya

Kenya has reportedly awarded a concession of $1.3 billion to India's privately-owned Adani Group to build power transmission lines at Kenya's busiest airport, JKIA.

IGAD Executive Secretary visits Mogadishu for high-level talks on regional cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday for high-level talks with Somali government leaders to enhance cooperation between Somalia and the regio
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IGAD Executive Secretary visits Mogadishu for high-level talks on regional cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday for high-level talks with Somali government leaders to enhance cooperation between Somalia and the regional bloc.

Kenya begins national debt audit, finance minister says

Kenya's auditor general has started to examine the country's debt to ascertain the amounts owed to various creditors, Finance Minister John Mbadi told Reuters on Monday.
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Kenya begins national debt audit, finance minister says

Kenya's auditor general has started to examine the country's debt to ascertain the amounts owed to various creditors, Finance Minister John Mbadi told Reuters on Monday.

Puntland confirms Bosaso airport fully operational despite recent PSF warning

Bosaso (HOL) - Puntland regional administration has reaffirmed that Bosaso airport is secure, with both domestic and international flights landing as usual, just days after the airport was temporarily closed following a warning from the Puntland Security Forc
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Puntland confirms Bosaso airport fully operational despite recent PSF warning

Bosaso (HOL) - Puntland regional administration has reaffirmed that Bosaso airport is secure, with both domestic and international flights landing as usual, just days after the airport was temporarily closed following a warning from the Puntland Security Force (PSF).

Quran teacher arrested in Mogadishu for allegedly strangling 17-Year-old girl

Mogadishu (HOL)— A Quran teacher has been arrested in Mogadishu for allegedly strangling a 17-year-old girl in the Warta Nabada district following a security operation, police said.
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Quran teacher arrested in Mogadishu for allegedly strangling 17-Year-old girl

Mogadishu (HOL)— A Quran teacher has been arrested in Mogadishu for allegedly strangling a 17-year-old girl in the Warta Nabada district following a security operation, police said.

IGAD Executive Secretary visits Mogadishu to strengthen cooperation and discuss key regional issues

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to hold high-level meetings with Somali leaders.
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IGAD Executive Secretary visits Mogadishu to strengthen cooperation and discuss key regional issues

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to hold high-level meetings with Somali leaders.

Trump is safe after Secret Service opened fire at suspected person with firearm near his golf club

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla., while he was golfing Sunday, according to two law enforcement officials. The Republican preside
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Trump is safe after Secret Service opened fire at suspected person with firearm near his golf club

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla., while he was golfing Sunday, according to two law enforcement officials. The Republican presidential candidate is safe.

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