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PNP Rally | PNP's Janice Allen vows to restore Montego Bay’s middle class, to revitalise local economy

People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St James Central, Janice Allen, has pledged to restore Montego Bay’s middle class and create opportunities for small business operators, including street vendors, to thrive in a fairer economy in the...

GOP lawmakers urge State Department to revise travel advisory for Somaliland

Mogadishu (HOL) — Two senior U.S. lawmakers are urging the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, arguing that the current “Do Not Travel” designation for all of Somalia undermines American engagement and investment in the
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GOP lawmakers urge State Department to revise travel advisory for Somaliland

Mogadishu (HOL) — Two senior U.S. lawmakers are urging the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, arguing that the current “Do Not Travel” designation for all of Somalia undermines American engagement and investment in the region.

Somalia face Guinea in Kampala in Group G clash

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Guinea meet on Friday in a low-stakes but high-pride fixture at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, with both nations searching for stability and respectability in what has been a disappointing CAF World Cup qualifying cam
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Somalia face Guinea in Kampala in Group G clash

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Guinea meet on Friday in a low-stakes but high-pride fixture at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, with both nations searching for stability and respectability in what has been a disappointing CAF World Cup qualifying campaign.

Austria deports two Somali men to Mogadishu in first removal in 20 years

Mogadishu (HOL) — Austria has deported two Somali men to Mogadishu, the first such operation in 20 years, as European governments tighten asylum policies and step up efforts to return migrants with criminal convictions.
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Austria deports two Somali men to Mogadishu in first removal in 20 years

Mogadishu (HOL) — Austria has deported two Somali men to Mogadishu, the first such operation in 20 years, as European governments tighten asylum policies and step up efforts to return migrants with criminal convictions.

Armed militia clash with Somali police in Beledweyne, injuring officer and civilian

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali police forces clashed with armed militia in Beledweyne on Wednesday, leaving a police officer and a civilian wounded, residents said.
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Armed militia clash with Somali police in Beledweyne, injuring officer and civilian

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali police forces clashed with armed militia in Beledweyne on Wednesday, leaving a police officer and a civilian wounded, residents said.

Woman found dead in Nairobi guest house, police launch manhunt

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan police are investigating the death of a Somali woman whose body was found Monday morning at a guest house in Nairobi’s South B neighbourhood.
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Woman found dead in Nairobi guest house, police launch manhunt

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan police are investigating the death of a Somali woman whose body was found Monday morning at a guest house in Nairobi’s South B neighbourhood.

Somali intelligence kills senior al-Shabaab commander in Hiiraan region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s intelligence agency, with support from international partners, has killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in a planned operation in the Hiiraan region, the government said Wednesday.
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Somali intelligence kills senior al-Shabaab commander in Hiiraan region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s intelligence agency, with support from international partners, has killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in a planned operation in the Hiiraan region, the government said Wednesday.

Arab League waives Somalia's 38-year accumulated debts

Cairo (HOL) — The Arab League has agreed to cancel 75 percent of Somalia’s debts after Mogadishu requested relief from nearly four decades of unpaid annual membership contributions, Somali officials said Tuesday.
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Arab League waives Somalia's 38-year accumulated debts

Cairo (HOL) — The Arab League has agreed to cancel 75 percent of Somalia’s debts after Mogadishu requested relief from nearly four decades of unpaid annual membership contributions, Somali officials said Tuesday.

Egypt’s troop deployment in Somalia ratchets up tensions with Ethiopia

Egypt insists its support for Somalia is not aimed at Ethiopia, but rather at helping a country long plagued by instability and insecurity.
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Egypt’s troop deployment in Somalia ratchets up tensions with Ethiopia

Egypt insists its support for Somalia is not aimed at Ethiopia, but rather at helping a country long plagued by instability and insecurity.

Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza

The Israeli military onslaught on Gaza City continues nonstop, resulting in the killing of more than 50 Palestinians, including aid seekers, as it seeks to seize control of the enclave’s biggest urban centre – home to some 1 million people.
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Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza

The Israeli military onslaught on Gaza City continues nonstop, resulting in the killing of more than 50 Palestinians, including aid seekers, as it seeks to seize control of the enclave’s biggest urban centre – home to some 1 million people.

Somali, Serbian leaders sign health agreement, pledge closer ties

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with his Serbian counterpart Đuro Macut on Tuesday in Belgrade, where the two leaders signed a cooperation agreement in the health sector and pledged to deepen ties across trade, investment, educ
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Somali, Serbian leaders sign health agreement, pledge closer ties

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with his Serbian counterpart Đuro Macut on Tuesday in Belgrade, where the two leaders signed a cooperation agreement in the health sector and pledged to deepen ties across trade, investment, education and security.

Somali police burn 250 cartons of seized drugs in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Tuesday publicly burned 250 cartons of drugs in Mogadishu after seizing them during an attempted illegal import, authorities said.
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Somali police burn 250 cartons of seized drugs in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Tuesday publicly burned 250 cartons of drugs in Mogadishu after seizing them during an attempted illegal import, authorities said.

Prominent elder killed by gunmen in Somalia’s Gedo region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Unknown gunmen shot and killed a prominent elder, Aden Mohamud Buurdhubo, in the Gedo region’s Beled Hawo district on Monday night, residents said.
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Prominent elder killed by gunmen in Somalia’s Gedo region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Unknown gunmen shot and killed a prominent elder, Aden Mohamud Buurdhubo, in the Gedo region’s Beled Hawo district on Monday night, residents said.

Clan conflict and burning of homes in Adale cause families to flee to the bush

Clan conflict and the burning of property in Adale in central Somalia’s Mudug region has led to the displacement of more than 120 families to a rural area.
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Clan conflict and burning of homes in Adale cause families to flee to the bush

Clan conflict and the burning of property in Adale in central Somalia’s Mudug region has led to the displacement of more than 120 families to a rural area.

Jubbaland accuses federal government of abandoning key agendas, backs opposition forum

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland’s regional administration has accused Somalia’s federal government of abandoning core national priorities, including the fight against al-Shabaab and efforts to maintain the country’s unity.
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Jubbaland accuses federal government of abandoning key agendas, backs opposition forum

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland’s regional administration has accused Somalia’s federal government of abandoning core national priorities, including the fight against al-Shabaab and efforts to maintain the country’s unity.

President Mohamud, PM Barre expected at inauguration of New Northeastern State President

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre are expected to attend the inauguration of the newly elected president of the Northeastern Somali administration, a senior lawmaker said Monday.
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President Mohamud, PM Barre expected at inauguration of New Northeastern State President

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre are expected to attend the inauguration of the newly elected president of the Northeastern Somali administration, a senior lawmaker said Monday.

Somalia executes two al-Shabaab members convicted of killings and ambushes

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s military court on Monday executed two convicted al-Shabaab members by firing squad after finding them guilty of involvement in killings and ambush attacks.
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Somalia executes two al-Shabaab members convicted of killings and ambushes

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s military court on Monday executed two convicted al-Shabaab members by firing squad after finding them guilty of involvement in killings and ambush attacks.

Somali Salvation Forum accuses government of neglecting terror fight, selling public land

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has accused the federal government of neglecting the fight against terrorist groups while focusing on selling public land.
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Somali Salvation Forum accuses government of neglecting terror fight, selling public land

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has accused the federal government of neglecting the fight against terrorist groups while focusing on selling public land.

Egyptian military delegation arrives in Mogadishu ahead of AUSSOM deployment

Mogadishu (HOL) — A high-level military delegation from Egypt arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday ahead of the planned deployment of an Egyptian contingent to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
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Egyptian military delegation arrives in Mogadishu ahead of AUSSOM deployment

Mogadishu (HOL) — A high-level military delegation from Egypt arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday ahead of the planned deployment of an Egyptian contingent to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

Houthis say they launched missile at Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu

Yemen's Houthis said on Monday they launched a missile towards the Liberia-flagged Israeli-owned tanker 'Scarlet Ray' ship near Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Yanbu.
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Houthis say they launched missile at Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu

Yemen's Houthis said on Monday they launched a missile towards the Liberia-flagged Israeli-owned tanker 'Scarlet Ray' ship near Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Yanbu.

RSF's Hemedti sworn in as head of parallel Sudanese government

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was sworn in as the head of a parallel Sudanese government, the government said in a statement, pushing the country a step closer towards de facto partition.
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RSF's Hemedti sworn in as head of parallel Sudanese government

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was sworn in as the head of a parallel Sudanese government, the government said in a statement, pushing the country a step closer towards de facto partition.

Somalia attorney general warns against defamation, false content on social media

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Office of the Attorney General has announced it is pursuing multiple cases linked to online defamation, slander, and the spread of false or divisive content, warning that such acts undermine social stability and public trust.
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Somalia attorney general warns against defamation, false content on social media

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Office of the Attorney General has announced it is pursuing multiple cases linked to online defamation, slander, and the spread of false or divisive content, warning that such acts undermine social stability and public trust.

Puntland rejects federal aid, fueling Somalia political rift

Mogadishu (HOL) — A growing feud between Somalia’s federal government and Puntland has blocked humanitarian aid to areas recently retaken from ISIS, raising concerns that political rivalries are undermining emergency relief efforts.
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Puntland rejects federal aid, fueling Somalia political rift

Mogadishu (HOL) — A growing feud between Somalia’s federal government and Puntland has blocked humanitarian aid to areas recently retaken from ISIS, raising concerns that political rivalries are undermining emergency relief efforts.

Kenya pushes to expand khat exports as Somalia market faces Ethiopian challenge

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its khat exports, placing the stimulant leaf at the center of President William Ruto’s trade agenda, even as disputes and competition threaten the country’s largest market in Somalia.
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Kenya pushes to expand khat exports as Somalia market faces Ethiopian challenge

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its khat exports, placing the stimulant leaf at the center of President William Ruto’s trade agenda, even as disputes and competition threaten the country’s largest market in Somalia.

Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion in Gaza City, IDF says

Seven Israeli soldiers were wounded in an explosion targeting an armoured vehicle in Gaza City on Friday night, the Israel Defense Forces have said.
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Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion in Gaza City, IDF says

Seven Israeli soldiers were wounded in an explosion targeting an armoured vehicle in Gaza City on Friday night, the Israel Defense Forces have said.

Morocco clinches CHAN 2024 title with 3-2 win over Madagascar

Morocco lifted the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday, August 30.
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Morocco clinches CHAN 2024 title with 3-2 win over Madagascar

Morocco lifted the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday, August 30.

Somalia, Djibouti sign MoU on political consultations

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Djibouti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to establish a formal mechanism for regular political consultations between the two countries.
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Somalia, Djibouti sign MoU on political consultations

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Djibouti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to establish a formal mechanism for regular political consultations between the two countries.

Somali asylum seeker in Epping hotel says protests leave residents living in fear

London, England (HOL) — A Somali asylum seeker at the Bell Hotel in Epping says he and other migrants are too afraid to step outside after a court ruling allowed them to remain housed in the building, as protests and police clashes intensify outside.
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Somali asylum seeker in Epping hotel says protests leave residents living in fear

London, England (HOL) — A Somali asylum seeker at the Bell Hotel in Epping says he and other migrants are too afraid to step outside after a court ruling allowed them to remain housed in the building, as protests and police clashes intensify outside.

Somalia opens new Mogadishu port terminal, nearly doubling cargo capacity

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity in a move officials say will spur economic growth and strengthen regional trade links.
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Somalia opens new Mogadishu port terminal, nearly doubling cargo capacity

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity in a move officials say will spur economic growth and strengthen regional trade links.

Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf ‘Qalanjo,’ cultural icon of golden era, dies in Hargeisa

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is mourning the death of Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf, the celebrated singer and dancer known as Qalanjo, whose voice and stagecraft helped define the country’s golden age of music in the 1970s and 1980s. The Ministry of Information con
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Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf ‘Qalanjo,’ cultural icon of golden era, dies in Hargeisa

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is mourning the death of Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf, the celebrated singer and dancer known as Qalanjo, whose voice and stagecraft helped define the country’s golden age of music in the 1970s and 1980s. The Ministry of Information confirmed she died on Aug. 29 in Hargeisa, calling her passing a profound loss to Somali culture.

Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye elected President of Somalia’s new Northeastern State

Las Anod (HOL) — Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye was elected President of Somalia’s newly formed Northeastern state on Saturday, following a contested election in Las Anod.
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Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye elected President of Somalia’s new Northeastern State

Las Anod (HOL) — Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye was elected President of Somalia’s newly formed Northeastern state on Saturday, following a contested election in Las Anod.

Lawmakers in Northeastern state to elect President, Vice President in Las Anod

Las Anod (HOL) — Lawmakers of Somalia's newly formed Northeastern state are set to elect a president and vice president on Saturday in Las Anod, marking a critical step in the region’s political transition.
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Lawmakers in Northeastern state to elect President, Vice President in Las Anod

Las Anod (HOL) — Lawmakers of Somalia's newly formed Northeastern state are set to elect a president and vice president on Saturday in Las Anod, marking a critical step in the region’s political transition.

At least 70 killed in capsize of migrant boat off West Africa, Gambia says

At least 70 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa, Gambia's foreign affairs ministry said late on Friday, in one of the deadliest accidents in recent years along a popular migration route to Europe.
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At least 70 killed in capsize of migrant boat off West Africa, Gambia says

At least 70 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa, Gambia's foreign affairs ministry said late on Friday, in one of the deadliest accidents in recent years along a popular migration route to Europe.

Kenya cult death toll surges to 32 as police admit failures in response

Kenyan police on Friday admitted there were failures in their response to the Kwa Binzaro cult tragedy, as the official death toll rose to 32 following the inclusion of earlier exhumations that had not been counted.
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Kenya cult death toll surges to 32 as police admit failures in response

Kenyan police on Friday admitted there were failures in their response to the Kwa Binzaro cult tragedy, as the official death toll rose to 32 following the inclusion of earlier exhumations that had not been counted.

Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that the U.S. special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump's peace efforts.
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Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that the U.S. special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump's peace efforts.

Somalia seeks Chinese investment to drive economic growth, PM Barre Says

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday attended a high-level forum aimed at strengthening business ties between Somalia and China, promoting investment opportunities and connecting business communities from both nations.
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Somalia seeks Chinese investment to drive economic growth, PM Barre Says

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday attended a high-level forum aimed at strengthening business ties between Somalia and China, promoting investment opportunities and connecting business communities from both nations.

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