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Puntland troops withdraw from key frontlines amid discontent over Erigabo, unpaid salaries

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland military forces stationed along key frontlines in the Calmadow mountain range have withdrawn from their positions in Galgala, Afurur, and Bali-Khadar and regrouped in the Cowsane area of Sanaag region, citing dissatisfaction with pol

Rwanda confirms talks with U.S. to receive deported migrants

Nairobi (HOL) — Rwanda’s foreign minister confirmed that Kigali is in preliminary discussions with the United States over a potential agreement to receive migrants deported from American soil, as President Donald Trump accelerates his administration’s c
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Rwanda confirms talks with U.S. to receive deported migrants

Nairobi (HOL) — Rwanda’s foreign minister confirmed that Kigali is in preliminary discussions with the United States over a potential agreement to receive migrants deported from American soil, as President Donald Trump accelerates his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Mogadishu authorities seize home allegedly linked to presidential convoy bombing

Mogadishu (HOL) — Authorities in the Banadir region have confiscated a house in Mogadishu’s Xamar Jajab district, citing its alleged use in activities that posed a threat to Somalia’s national security, including a March bombing that targeted President
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Mogadishu authorities seize home allegedly linked to presidential convoy bombing

Mogadishu (HOL) — Authorities in the Banadir region have confiscated a house in Mogadishu’s Xamar Jajab district, citing its alleged use in activities that posed a threat to Somalia’s national security, including a March bombing that targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy.

Somali president opens NCC meeting in Mogadishu as Puntland and Jubbaland boycott

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday chaired the opening session of the National Consultative Council (NCC) at the presidential palace in Mogadishu amid an ongoing boycott by Puntland and Jubbaland leaders.
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Somali president opens NCC meeting in Mogadishu as Puntland and Jubbaland boycott

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday chaired the opening session of the National Consultative Council (NCC) at the presidential palace in Mogadishu amid an ongoing boycott by Puntland and Jubbaland leaders.

Shoe thrown at Kenya’s President Ruto during rally

Kenya’s President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, videos shared on social media showed.
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Shoe thrown at Kenya’s President Ruto during rally

Kenya’s President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, videos shared on social media showed.

Algeria pledges counterterrorism support to Somalia during parliamentary summit

Algiers (HOL) — The Algerian government has pledged to support Somalia in its fight against terrorism, offering to share its extensive experience in counterinsurgency during a high-level meeting between Algerian Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Boughali and Somal
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Algeria pledges counterterrorism support to Somalia during parliamentary summit

Algiers (HOL) — The Algerian government has pledged to support Somalia in its fight against terrorism, offering to share its extensive experience in counterinsurgency during a high-level meeting between Algerian Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Boughali and Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) in Algiers.

Kenya's private sector growth hits 27-month high in April, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector growth accelerated to a 27-month high in April, driven by robust sales volumes and solid business activity, according to the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released on Tuesday.
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Kenya's private sector growth hits 27-month high in April, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector growth accelerated to a 27-month high in April, driven by robust sales volumes and solid business activity, according to the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released on Tuesday.

2 killed, 42 injured in Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Yemen's port city: health authorities

Israeli warplanes conducted dozens of airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province Monday, killing at least two people and wounding 42 others, according to health authorities run by the Houthi militant group.
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2 killed, 42 injured in Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Yemen's port city: health authorities

Israeli warplanes conducted dozens of airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province Monday, killing at least two people and wounding 42 others, according to health authorities run by the Houthi militant group.

Jobless builders in Galkayo blame hiring of foreign workers

Unemployment in the construction sector in Galkayo, in central Somalia’s Mudug region, is causing families who were once stable to move into displacement camps as they can no longer support themselves.
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Jobless builders in Galkayo blame hiring of foreign workers

Unemployment in the construction sector in Galkayo, in central Somalia’s Mudug region, is causing families who were once stable to move into displacement camps as they can no longer support themselves.

Hirshabelle president accuses federal MP Xadoole of undermining regional administration

Jowhar (HOL) — Hirshabelle regional state President Ali Guudlawe accused Somali federal lawmaker Osman Xadoole of working to destabilize the regional administration during a speech on Monday at the opening session of the Hirshabelle parliament in Jowhar.
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Hirshabelle president accuses federal MP Xadoole of undermining regional administration

Jowhar (HOL) — Hirshabelle regional state President Ali Guudlawe accused Somali federal lawmaker Osman Xadoole of working to destabilize the regional administration during a speech on Monday at the opening session of the Hirshabelle parliament in Jowhar.

Somalia’s Humanitarian crisis worsens after U.S. Aid freeze

Somalia is once again on the brink of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe following the U.S. government's decision to suspend all humanitarian funding through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The abrupt pause, which includes
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Somalia’s Humanitarian crisis worsens after U.S. Aid freeze

Somalia is once again on the brink of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe following the U.S. government's decision to suspend all humanitarian funding through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The abrupt pause, which includes the freezing of a substantial $125.5 million aid package, comes at a time when over 3.8 million people in Somalia have been internally displaced by climate disasters and protracted conflict.

State of the media report exposes relentless repression, urges urgent action on World Press Freedom Day

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) marks World Press Freedom Day with the launch of its State of the Media Report, laying bare the harsh and deeply entrenched repression faced by journalists in Somalia.
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State of the media report exposes relentless repression, urges urgent action on World Press Freedom Day

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) marks World Press Freedom Day with the launch of its State of the Media Report, laying bare the harsh and deeply entrenched repression faced by journalists in Somalia.

Southwest President Laftagareen visits frontlines in Bay region ahead of anti-Al-Shabaab offensive

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest regional state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen visited frontline troops in the Bay region on Sunday to assess military readiness ahead of expanded operations against the militant group Al-Shabaab.
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Southwest President Laftagareen visits frontlines in Bay region ahead of anti-Al-Shabaab offensive

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest regional state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen visited frontline troops in the Bay region on Sunday to assess military readiness ahead of expanded operations against the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Former President Sharif meets U.S. ambassador to discuss political stability and state-building

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed met with U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley in Mogadishu on Sunday to discuss political and security developments and advancing Somalia’s state-building process.
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Former President Sharif meets U.S. ambassador to discuss political stability and state-building

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed met with U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley in Mogadishu on Sunday to discuss political and security developments and advancing Somalia’s state-building process.

Chelsea beats Liverpool as race for European spots intensifies

Chelsea's hopes of playing in the Champions League next season received a boost on Sunday when Enzo Maresca's team took advantage of Liverpool's title hangover to beat the recently-crowned Premier League champions 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea beats Liverpool as race for European spots intensifies

Chelsea's hopes of playing in the Champions League next season received a boost on Sunday when Enzo Maresca's team took advantage of Liverpool's title hangover to beat the recently-crowned Premier League champions 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Taiwan tracks 8 Chinese naval ships, 6 military aircraft

The Ministry of National Defense tracked eight Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday.
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Taiwan tracks 8 Chinese naval ships, 6 military aircraft

The Ministry of National Defense tracked eight Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday.

Mbappe gives Real Madrid hope as European race tightens in La Liga

Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler were Real Madrid's heroes as Carlo Ancelotti's side survived a second-half fightback to hold on for a 3-2 win at home to Celta Vigo.
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Mbappe gives Real Madrid hope as European race tightens in La Liga

Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler were Real Madrid's heroes as Carlo Ancelotti's side survived a second-half fightback to hold on for a 3-2 win at home to Celta Vigo.

Gunmen kill two civilians near government buildings in Garowe

Garowe (HOL) — Two civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Saturday night in Garowe, the capital of Somalia’s Puntland regional state, according to the residents.
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Gunmen kill two civilians near government buildings in Garowe

Garowe (HOL) — Two civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Saturday night in Garowe, the capital of Somalia’s Puntland regional state, according to the residents.

SSC-Khaatumo defends federal ties, says no need to consult Puntland

Mogadishu (HOL) — The SSC-Khaatumo administration has dismissed recent criticism from Puntland, saying it is under no obligation to consult the Puntland regional government about its relationship with Somalia’s Federal Government.
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SSC-Khaatumo defends federal ties, says no need to consult Puntland

Mogadishu (HOL) — The SSC-Khaatumo administration has dismissed recent criticism from Puntland, saying it is under no obligation to consult the Puntland regional government about its relationship with Somalia’s Federal Government.

Obstacles that hampered the writing of the Somali language: Egyptian attempts to undermine efforts to select common script

Many wonder why it took twelve years of independence, and twenty years of national debate, to take a decision on written Somali.
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Obstacles that hampered the writing of the Somali language: Egyptian attempts to undermine efforts to select common script

Many wonder why it took twelve years of independence, and twenty years of national debate, to take a decision on written Somali.

Somali defense minister says Taiwan violated sovereignty with planned Somaliland visit

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said Saturday that the federal government’s recent decision to ban Taiwan-issued passports was triggered by a planned visit of senior Taiwanese officials to Somaliland, which he described a
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Somali defense minister says Taiwan violated sovereignty with planned Somaliland visit

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said Saturday that the federal government’s recent decision to ban Taiwan-issued passports was triggered by a planned visit of senior Taiwanese officials to Somaliland, which he described as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty.

SSC-Khatumo leader arrives in Mogadishu for National Consultative Council meeting

Mogadishu (HOL) — The leader of the SSC-Khatumo Regional State, Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday ahead of the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting set to open on Monday.
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SSC-Khatumo leader arrives in Mogadishu for National Consultative Council meeting

Mogadishu (HOL) — The leader of the SSC-Khatumo Regional State, Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday ahead of the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting set to open on Monday.

Somali army kills at least 50 Al-Shabaab fighters in heavy fighting along Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, in collaboration with local community fighters, killed at least 50 Al-Shabaab militants in heavy fighting on Saturday along the border between the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions, according to the Ministry of
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Somali army kills at least 50 Al-Shabaab fighters in heavy fighting along Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, in collaboration with local community fighters, killed at least 50 Al-Shabaab militants in heavy fighting on Saturday along the border between the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Puntland forces repel ISIS attack on Dasaan outpost as counterterrorism campaign enters final phase

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland security forces repelled an attack by Islamic State (ISIS) militants on a military outpost in the Dasaan area, which was recently liberated from the group as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations in northeastern Somalia.
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Puntland forces repel ISIS attack on Dasaan outpost as counterterrorism campaign enters final phase

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland security forces repelled an attack by Islamic State (ISIS) militants on a military outpost in the Dasaan area, which was recently liberated from the group as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations in northeastern Somalia.

UN envoy meets South West leader in Baidoa, backs national dialogue and state-building agenda

Baidoa (HOL) — The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, met with South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ and his cabinet in Baidoa on Wednesday, focusing on national political dialogue, securi
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UN envoy meets South West leader in Baidoa, backs national dialogue and state-building agenda

Baidoa (HOL) — The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, met with South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ and his cabinet in Baidoa on Wednesday, focusing on national political dialogue, security operations, electoral planning, and humanitarian assistance.

Aid cuts affect IDP families in Baidoa

Quresho Adan Ishaq, a widow and blind since birth, is struggling to support the six children in her care – her four children and two grandchildren from her divorced daughter – since the cash aid she relied on in their displacement camp in Baidoa was cut.
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Aid cuts affect IDP families in Baidoa

Quresho Adan Ishaq, a widow and blind since birth, is struggling to support the six children in her care – her four children and two grandchildren from her divorced daughter – since the cash aid she relied on in their displacement camp in Baidoa was cut.

Somali local militia kills 10 Al-Shabaab fighters in joint operation in Hiiran region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Local militia forces in Somalia's Hiiraan region killed at least 10 Al-Shabaab militants in heavy fighting on Friday in the Hararta area, situated between El-Harari in Hiiraan and Aden Yabaal in Middle Shabelle, according to government off
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Somali local militia kills 10 Al-Shabaab fighters in joint operation in Hiiran region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Local militia forces in Somalia's Hiiraan region killed at least 10 Al-Shabaab militants in heavy fighting on Friday in the Hararta area, situated between El-Harari in Hiiraan and Aden Yabaal in Middle Shabelle, according to government officials.

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants kill five Kenyan police officers in Lamu ambush

Nairobi (HOL) — At least five Kenyan police officers were killed on Tuesday in a deadly ambush by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Boni Forest, near the Somali border in Lamu County.
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Suspected Al-Shabaab militants kill five Kenyan police officers in Lamu ambush

Nairobi (HOL) — At least five Kenyan police officers were killed on Tuesday in a deadly ambush by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Boni Forest, near the Somali border in Lamu County.

U.S. lawmakers warn Somalia of consequences over Taiwan passport ban

Washington (HOL) — Two U.S. lawmakers have urged Somalia to reverse its decision to invalidate Taiwan-issued passports, warning of severe diplomatic and immigration-related consequences if the policy is not rescinded.
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U.S. lawmakers warn Somalia of consequences over Taiwan passport ban

Washington (HOL) — Two U.S. lawmakers have urged Somalia to reverse its decision to invalidate Taiwan-issued passports, warning of severe diplomatic and immigration-related consequences if the policy is not rescinded.

Somalia urges India, Pakistan to ease tensions through diplomacy amid rising hostilities

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Abdulsalam Abdillahi Omer has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement between India and Pakistan as tensions escalate between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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Somalia urges India, Pakistan to ease tensions through diplomacy amid rising hostilities

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Abdulsalam Abdillahi Omer has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement between India and Pakistan as tensions escalate between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Flash floods displace 45,000 people across Somalia as humanitarian needs outpace aid funding

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy rains and flash floods since mid-April have swept across parts of Somalia, affecting more than 45,000 people and claiming at least four lives, according to a new situation report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of H
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Flash floods displace 45,000 people across Somalia as humanitarian needs outpace aid funding

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy rains and flash floods since mid-April have swept across parts of Somalia, affecting more than 45,000 people and claiming at least four lives, according to a new situation report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

UN envoy visits Galmudug, urges unity and inclusive dialogue ahead of key Somali political summit

Dhusamareb (HOL) — The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, visited Dhusamareb on Tuesday and is expecting to visit Puntland and Jubbaland later this week.
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UN envoy visits Galmudug, urges unity and inclusive dialogue ahead of key Somali political summit

Dhusamareb (HOL) — The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, visited Dhusamareb on Tuesday and is expecting to visit Puntland and Jubbaland later this week.

Morocco fight back to claim dramatic victory over Kenya

Morocco got their TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, campaign off to a winning start with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kenya in Group B on Thursday night at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
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Morocco fight back to claim dramatic victory over Kenya

Morocco got their TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, campaign off to a winning start with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kenya in Group B on Thursday night at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.

Somali Speaker bans four cabinet ministers from Parliament over security concerns

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) has banned four federal cabinet ministers, who are also serving members of Parliament, from attending the upcoming sessions of the House of the People due to security concer
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Somali Speaker bans four cabinet ministers from Parliament over security concerns

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) has banned four federal cabinet ministers, who are also serving members of Parliament, from attending the upcoming sessions of the House of the People due to security concerns.

Somali lower house speaker departs for Algeria amid parliamentary turmoil

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe departed for Algeria on Thursday to attend the upcoming Arab Parliament Speakers Summit, scheduled to take place in the coming days.
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Somali lower house speaker departs for Algeria amid parliamentary turmoil

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe departed for Algeria on Thursday to attend the upcoming Arab Parliament Speakers Summit, scheduled to take place in the coming days.

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