Somalia



Ethiopian government expresses condolences to people of Somaliland on passing of former President

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia expresses its condolence to the people of Somaliland on the passing away of former President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Siilaanyo).

TikTok ‘clan battles’ over music and poetry stoking tensions in Somalia

Many in Somali society are concerned that online bravado can cross the line into hate speech, worsening clan-based rivalries
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TikTok ‘clan battles’ over music and poetry stoking tensions in Somalia

Many in Somali society are concerned that online bravado can cross the line into hate speech, worsening clan-based rivalries

England thrash Ireland with second-half goal rush

England secured promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League with a 5-0 romp over 10-man Ireland in interim manager Lee Carsley's last game in charge at Wembley on Sunday.
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England thrash Ireland with second-half goal rush

England secured promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League with a 5-0 romp over 10-man Ireland in interim manager Lee Carsley's last game in charge at Wembley on Sunday.

An Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah’s spokesman, while a strike in Gaza kills at least 30

A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut killed the Hezbollah militant group’s chief spokesman on Sunday, while an Israeli strike in northern Gaza ’s Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, a hospital director there told The Associated Press.
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An Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah’s spokesman, while a strike in Gaza kills at least 30

A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut killed the Hezbollah militant group’s chief spokesman on Sunday, while an Israeli strike in northern Gaza ’s Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, a hospital director there told The Associated Press.

Somali Foreign Minister receives credentials of new IOM chief of mission in Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi received the credentials of the new International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission to Somalia, Manuel Marques Pereira, during a meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday.
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Somali Foreign Minister receives credentials of new IOM chief of mission in Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi received the credentials of the new International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission to Somalia, Manuel Marques Pereira, during a meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday.

KSrelief distributes 2,080 shelter aid packages to displaced persons in Somalia

On Friday, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 shelter kits, 1,000 clothing kits, and 80 tents to displaced persons in the Banadir region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
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KSrelief distributes 2,080 shelter aid packages to displaced persons in Somalia

On Friday, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 shelter kits, 1,000 clothing kits, and 80 tents to displaced persons in the Banadir region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Russia pounds Ukraine's power grid in 'massive' air strike

Russia unleashed its largest air strike on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, launching 120 missiles and 90 drones that killed at least seven people and caused severe damage to the power system, officials said.
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Russia pounds Ukraine's power grid in 'massive' air strike

Russia unleashed its largest air strike on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, launching 120 missiles and 90 drones that killed at least seven people and caused severe damage to the power system, officials said.

Inter-clan fighting in Galmudug kills 11 people, many displaced

Dhusamareb (HOL) — At least 11 people were killed and several others injured in inter-clan clashes over grazing land in the Labi Ano area, east of Dhusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug, on Sunday.
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Inter-clan fighting in Galmudug kills 11 people, many displaced

Dhusamareb (HOL) — At least 11 people were killed and several others injured in inter-clan clashes over grazing land in the Labi Ano area, east of Dhusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug, on Sunday.

Somalia criticizes Foreign Diplomats over remarks on Somaliland elections

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi accused foreign diplomats of violating Somalia's sovereignty and unity following remarks made during Somaliland's recent presidential elections in Hargeisa.
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Somalia criticizes Foreign Diplomats over remarks on Somaliland elections

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi accused foreign diplomats of violating Somalia's sovereignty and unity following remarks made during Somaliland's recent presidential elections in Hargeisa.

Ottawa police bust nets cousins of officers suing force

Ottawa police have charged the «gang-affiliated» cousins of two of their own officers who are suing the force for wiretapping them and their families, alleging the accused were at the top of one of three drug trafficking networks.
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Ottawa police bust nets cousins of officers suing force

Ottawa police have charged the «gang-affiliated» cousins of two of their own officers who are suing the force for wiretapping them and their families, alleging the accused were at the top of one of three drug trafficking networks.

Jubbaland, Farmaajo reject Parliament's electoral commission law, calling «illegal»

Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubbaland's regional administration and its representatives in Somalia's federal Parliament have rejected a newly approved law establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission, alleging constitutional violations and exclusion fro
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Jubbaland, Farmaajo reject Parliament's electoral commission law, calling «illegal»

Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubbaland's regional administration and its representatives in Somalia's federal Parliament have rejected a newly approved law establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission, alleging constitutional violations and exclusion from the decision-making process.

Jubbaland announces Parliamentary and Presidential Election schedule timetable

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the schedule for the region's parliamentary and presidential elections, intensifying tensions between Jubbaland and federal government over electoral procedures.
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Jubbaland announces Parliamentary and Presidential Election schedule timetable

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the schedule for the region's parliamentary and presidential elections, intensifying tensions between Jubbaland and federal government over electoral procedures.

Somali parliament approves electoral and boundaries commission law

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's bicameral parliament on Saturday unanimously approved a law establishing an independent electoral and boundaries commission, a crucial step toward introducing one-person, one-vote elections in the country.
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Somali parliament approves electoral and boundaries commission law

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's bicameral parliament on Saturday unanimously approved a law establishing an independent electoral and boundaries commission, a crucial step toward introducing one-person, one-vote elections in the country.

Somali government congratulates Somaliland's peaceful elections

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has commended Somaliland for conducting peaceful presidential and party elections, with over one million registered voters participating.
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Somali government congratulates Somaliland's peaceful elections

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has commended Somaliland for conducting peaceful presidential and party elections, with over one million registered voters participating.

Al-Shabab executes two men accused of collaborating with Somali army forces

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Al-Shabab militant group publicly executed two men accused of working with Somali government forces in a village near Janale, about 90 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, witnesses said Friday.
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Al-Shabab executes two men accused of collaborating with Somali army forces

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Al-Shabab militant group publicly executed two men accused of working with Somali government forces in a village near Janale, about 90 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, witnesses said Friday.

Somali government deploys troops to El-Wak district after failing mediation with Jubbaland

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has deployed additional troops to the El-Wak district in the Gedo region following unsuccessful mediation efforts to resolve tensions with Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe, sources confirmed on Saturday.
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Somali government deploys troops to El-Wak district after failing mediation with Jubbaland

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has deployed additional troops to the El-Wak district in the Gedo region following unsuccessful mediation efforts to resolve tensions with Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe, sources confirmed on Saturday.

Ethiopia vows continued fight against al-Shabaab ‘in any way possible’ despite Somalia's push to exclude it from upcoming AU mission

Ethiopia announced that its efforts to “weaken al-Shabaab will continue in any way possible” to ensure the group does not pose a threat to national security and that “the victories achieved thus far are not reversed.”
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Ethiopia vows continued fight against al-Shabaab ‘in any way possible’ despite Somalia's push to exclude it from upcoming AU mission

Ethiopia announced that its efforts to “weaken al-Shabaab will continue in any way possible” to ensure the group does not pose a threat to national security and that “the victories achieved thus far are not reversed.”

Ethiopia commends Somaliland for peaceful presidential election

Hargeisa (HOL) — Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has praised Somaliland for conducting a peaceful and democratic presidential election, saying the process is a testament to the region's political maturity.
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Ethiopia commends Somaliland for peaceful presidential election

Hargeisa (HOL) — Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has praised Somaliland for conducting a peaceful and democratic presidential election, saying the process is a testament to the region's political maturity.

ATMIS concludes phase three troop drawdown

Kismayo (HOL) — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) handed over the Burgavo Forward Operating Base (FOB) to Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) on Thursday, marking the conclusion of phase three in ATMIS’s drawdown efforts.
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ATMIS concludes phase three troop drawdown

Kismayo (HOL) — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) handed over the Burgavo Forward Operating Base (FOB) to Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) on Thursday, marking the conclusion of phase three in ATMIS’s drawdown efforts.

Frustrated Argentina suffer shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
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Frustrated Argentina suffer shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Somalia signs key climate agreement to support environmentally vulnerable communities

Baku, Azerbaijan (HOL) — Somalia's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Ambassador Khadija Al-Makhzoumi, signed a cooperation agreement with the Global Center for Climate Mobility on Thursday to support communities vulnerable to climate impacts.
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Somalia signs key climate agreement to support environmentally vulnerable communities

Baku, Azerbaijan (HOL) — Somalia's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Ambassador Khadija Al-Makhzoumi, signed a cooperation agreement with the Global Center for Climate Mobility on Thursday to support communities vulnerable to climate impacts.

Somali Interior Minister, Finnish delegation discuss counterterrorism and stabilization efforts

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Interior Ali Yusuf Ali-Hoosh met with a Finnish delegation on Thursday to discuss ongoing military operations against al-Shabab and stabilization efforts across Somalia.
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Somali Interior Minister, Finnish delegation discuss counterterrorism and stabilization efforts

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Interior Ali Yusuf Ali-Hoosh met with a Finnish delegation on Thursday to discuss ongoing military operations against al-Shabab and stabilization efforts across Somalia.

Democrats lost support with Somali Minnesota voters in 2024 presidential election

Concerns about the Israel-Gaza war, the economy and not feeling heard contributed to shifting political tide.
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Democrats lost support with Somali Minnesota voters in 2024 presidential election

Concerns about the Israel-Gaza war, the economy and not feeling heard contributed to shifting political tide.

Jubaland court sentences clan elder to five years for Al-Shabaab collaboration

Kismayo (HOL) — A Jubaland military court on Monday sentenced clan elder Hassan Mahamud Salah to five years in prison, ruling that he collaborated with the militant group Al-Shabaab.
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Jubaland court sentences clan elder to five years for Al-Shabaab collaboration

Kismayo (HOL) — A Jubaland military court on Monday sentenced clan elder Hassan Mahamud Salah to five years in prison, ruling that he collaborated with the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Vote counting underway in Somaliland after peaceful election

Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly.
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Vote counting underway in Somaliland after peaceful election

Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly.

Somali and UK Parliament Speakers discuss strengthening bilateral relations in London

London (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe met with British Parliament Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle on Wednesday in London to discuss enhancing ties between the two countries’ legislative bodies.
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Somali and UK Parliament Speakers discuss strengthening bilateral relations in London

London (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe met with British Parliament Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle on Wednesday in London to discuss enhancing ties between the two countries’ legislative bodies.

International observers commend peaceful election process in Somaliland

Hargeisa (HOL) — International observers praised Somaliland's National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Wednesday for conducting a peaceful and transparent presidential election, as polls closed across the breakaway region.
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International observers commend peaceful election process in Somaliland

Hargeisa (HOL) — International observers praised Somaliland's National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Wednesday for conducting a peaceful and transparent presidential election, as polls closed across the breakaway region.

Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

Amid escalating regional tensions, voters in the self-declared state of Somaliland will vote on Wednesday in its fourth general election since its 1991 break from Somalia. While Somaliland now has its own government, parliament, currency, passports and other
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Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

Amid escalating regional tensions, voters in the self-declared state of Somaliland will vote on Wednesday in its fourth general election since its 1991 break from Somalia. While Somaliland now has its own government, parliament, currency, passports and other features of an independent country, however, its sovereignty remains unrecognised internationally as Somalia continues to view it as part of its territory.

Somaliland votes in pivotal presidential election, drawing strong turnout

Hargeisa (HOL) — Voters across Somaliland took to the polls early Tuesday morning in an election that could reshape the political structure of the self-declared republic. Seeking re-election, incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye Party fa
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Somaliland votes in pivotal presidential election, drawing strong turnout

Hargeisa (HOL) — Voters across Somaliland took to the polls early Tuesday morning in an election that could reshape the political structure of the self-declared republic. Seeking re-election, incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye Party faces opposition from Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of Waddani and Faisal Ali Warabe from UCID.

In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships, but there are meager expectations that his presidency will change things for this continent of
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In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships, but there are meager expectations that his presidency will change things for this continent of over 1.4 billion people.

As Somaliland votes, its leaders see international recognition in reach

Voters in Somaliland flocked to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the breakaway Somali region sees international recognition within reach after three decades of de facto self-rule.
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As Somaliland votes, its leaders see international recognition in reach

Voters in Somaliland flocked to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the breakaway Somali region sees international recognition within reach after three decades of de facto self-rule.

NISA arrests two suspects in killing of Mogadishu businessmen

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested two suspects linked to the murder of two business people in Mogadishu’s Darussalam district.
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NISA arrests two suspects in killing of Mogadishu businessmen

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested two suspects linked to the murder of two business people in Mogadishu’s Darussalam district.

UPDF commanders meet to refine Somalia mission strategy

Senior commanders of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) have gathered at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo to discuss key insights and strategic improvements for the African Union Transition Mission in Somali
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UPDF commanders meet to refine Somalia mission strategy

Senior commanders of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) have gathered at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo to discuss key insights and strategic improvements for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

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