Somalia



EU/Kenya hold joint maritime exercise

Exposure to the European Union (EU) naval task force in the western Indian Ocean by way of joint exercises saw the Kenya Navy and Coast Guard further improve maritime security.
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EU/Kenya hold joint maritime exercise

Exposure to the European Union (EU) naval task force in the western Indian Ocean by way of joint exercises saw the Kenya Navy and Coast Guard further improve maritime security.

Somali President reaffirms commitment to universal suffrage elections in 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding universal suffrage elections by 2026 despite opposition from two regional state leaders and prominent politicians.
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Somali President reaffirms commitment to universal suffrage elections in 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding universal suffrage elections by 2026 despite opposition from two regional state leaders and prominent politicians.

SSC Khaatumo accuses Somaliland of attacking military bases in Buhodle district

Las Anod (HOL) — SSC Khaatumo administration accused Somaliland forces on Friday of launching a coordinated attack on its military bases in the Buhodle district, escalating renewed tensions.
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SSC Khaatumo accuses Somaliland of attacking military bases in Buhodle district

Las Anod (HOL) — SSC Khaatumo administration accused Somaliland forces on Friday of launching a coordinated attack on its military bases in the Buhodle district, escalating renewed tensions.

Leo Messi rules out being a coach... but is unsure about his future

In an interview with Fabrizio Romano for '433', Leo Messi spoke about his future, the 2026 World Cup... and the fact that he does not want to be a coach once he hangs up his boots. The Argentine star, in fact, is quite clear about it.
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Leo Messi rules out being a coach... but is unsure about his future

In an interview with Fabrizio Romano for '433', Leo Messi spoke about his future, the 2026 World Cup... and the fact that he does not want to be a coach once he hangs up his boots. The Argentine star, in fact, is quite clear about it.

Heavy casualties as Somaliland, SSC-Khatumo forces clash in Ain area

Hargeisa (HOL) — Intense fighting between the Somaliland army, backed by local militia, and SSC-Khatumo forces in the Ain area has entered its second day, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.
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Heavy casualties as Somaliland, SSC-Khatumo forces clash in Ain area

Hargeisa (HOL) — Intense fighting between the Somaliland army, backed by local militia, and SSC-Khatumo forces in the Ain area has entered its second day, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.

WATCH: Who is Hamse Warfa? We chat with the first Somali-American presidential appointee

Hamse Wara is the highest-ranking Somali American to ever serve in a presidential appointment, an impressive achievement given his upbringing as a refugee. However, public service is just one aspect of this Minnesota native’s global impact.
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WATCH: Who is Hamse Warfa? We chat with the first Somali-American presidential appointee

Hamse Wara is the highest-ranking Somali American to ever serve in a presidential appointment, an impressive achievement given his upbringing as a refugee. However, public service is just one aspect of this Minnesota native’s global impact.

“People were fed up with war.”

Fatuma Ali Iman, 33, was eight-months pregnant in December 2022, when hostility among factions were continuing to rise in Somalia’s Baidoa district.
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“People were fed up with war.”

Fatuma Ali Iman, 33, was eight-months pregnant in December 2022, when hostility among factions were continuing to rise in Somalia’s Baidoa district.

Faysal Ali Warabe hails Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement as a 'gift from God'

Hargeisa (HOL) — Faysal Ali Warabe, Chairman of the UCID Party in Somaliland, has praised the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling it a transformative development for the region. In an interview with BBC Somali, Warabe stressed the deep
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Faysal Ali Warabe hails Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement as a 'gift from God'

Hargeisa (HOL) — Faysal Ali Warabe, Chairman of the UCID Party in Somaliland, has praised the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling it a transformative development for the region. In an interview with BBC Somali, Warabe stressed the deep-rooted connections between the two territories and highlighted the economic importance of their relationship.

Somalia's GDP growth forecast upgraded after IMF agreement

Mogadishu (HOL) — The pulse of progress is cautious in Somalia. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Somali authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
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Somalia's GDP growth forecast upgraded after IMF agreement

Mogadishu (HOL) — The pulse of progress is cautious in Somalia. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Somali authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

Clan battles over resources force hundreds to flee in Galgadud

(ERGO) – Hundreds of families have been forced to abandon their homes, property and jobs in Herale district in central Somalia’s Galgadud region where clan conflict over resources has caused chaos.
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Clan battles over resources force hundreds to flee in Galgadud

(ERGO) – Hundreds of families have been forced to abandon their homes, property and jobs in Herale district in central Somalia’s Galgadud region where clan conflict over resources has caused chaos.

6,000 displaced children in Mogadishu remain out of school

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu's displacement camps are facing an escalating educational crisis, with 6,000 children from impoverished and displaced families in Kahda, Dayniile, and Garasbaaley districts unable to access schooling. A survey conducted by the BA
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6,000 displaced children in Mogadishu remain out of school

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu's displacement camps are facing an escalating educational crisis, with 6,000 children from impoverished and displaced families in Kahda, Dayniile, and Garasbaaley districts unable to access schooling. A survey conducted by the BAR teachers' association has laid bare the extent of the problem, identifying economic hardship and the lack of free schools as primary barriers.

Ethiopia 'not interested in war' over Somalia dispute, PM says

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday he had «no interest in getting involved in a war» as tensions mount over his deal with a breakaway Somali region.
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Ethiopia 'not interested in war' over Somalia dispute, PM says

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday he had «no interest in getting involved in a war» as tensions mount over his deal with a breakaway Somali region.

How a Somali American student spent $7,000 defending clan honour on TikTok

Mogadishu (HOL) — Zara sat in her modest U.S. apartment, eyes fixed on the numbers in disbelief. Over $7,000 drained from her account, money she had painstakingly saved for college, now gone—siphoned into TikTok’s live clan battles. Known as “The Grea
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How a Somali American student spent $7,000 defending clan honour on TikTok

Mogadishu (HOL) — Zara sat in her modest U.S. apartment, eyes fixed on the numbers in disbelief. Over $7,000 drained from her account, money she had painstakingly saved for college, now gone—siphoned into TikTok’s live clan battles. Known as “The Great Clan Game,” these virtual showdowns have intrigued the Somali diaspora and evolved into a cautionary tale of digital threats and financial disillusionment.

Drought-ruined crops leave Sanag farmers in crisis

(ERGO) – Destroyed crops and an empty food store face Mohamed Said Dahir and his family of 12, after two years of failed rainy seasons struck their farm in Middigale, northern Somalia’s Sanag region.
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Drought-ruined crops leave Sanag farmers in crisis

(ERGO) – Destroyed crops and an empty food store face Mohamed Said Dahir and his family of 12, after two years of failed rainy seasons struck their farm in Middigale, northern Somalia’s Sanag region.

Mogadishu's first female equestrian challenges tradition

Mogadishu (HOL) — Shukri Osman Muse is making history in Mogadishu as the city's first female equestrian, challenging societal norms in a field long dominated by men. In just three months, she has navigated the challenges of training and competing in an env
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Mogadishu's first female equestrian challenges tradition

Mogadishu (HOL) — Shukri Osman Muse is making history in Mogadishu as the city's first female equestrian, challenging societal norms in a field long dominated by men. In just three months, she has navigated the challenges of training and competing in an environment with limited resources for women.

Former Somali Presidents oppose NCC's election timeline decisions

Mogadishu (HOL) — Prominent Somali politicians, including former Presidents Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, have opposed the decisions made during the recently concluded National Consultative Council meeting.
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Former Somali Presidents oppose NCC's election timeline decisions

Mogadishu (HOL) — Prominent Somali politicians, including former Presidents Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, have opposed the decisions made during the recently concluded National Consultative Council meeting.

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.
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At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Somali government welcomes UN decision to transition UNSOM into temporary mission

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council's unanimous decision to transition the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) into a temporary mission over the next two years, beginning November 1, 2024.
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Somali government welcomes UN decision to transition UNSOM into temporary mission

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council's unanimous decision to transition the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) into a temporary mission over the next two years, beginning November 1, 2024.

Prime Minister Barre meets Djibouti Parliament in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with the Speaker of the Djibouti Parliament, Dileita Mohamed Dileita, and his delegation on Wednesday night in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.
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Prime Minister Barre meets Djibouti Parliament in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with the Speaker of the Djibouti Parliament, Dileita Mohamed Dileita, and his delegation on Wednesday night in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.

Somalia inaugurates largest emergency care center

The Federal Government of Somalia has marked a new era in healthcare following the launch of the country’s largest Emergency Care Centre at Medina General Hospital in Mogadishu.
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Somalia inaugurates largest emergency care center

The Federal Government of Somalia has marked a new era in healthcare following the launch of the country’s largest Emergency Care Centre at Medina General Hospital in Mogadishu.

Man U respond to Ten Hag sacking with big win, spurs beat Man City

Manchester United responded to the firing of Erik ten Hag by scoring four goals in the first 38 minutes on the way to a 5-2 thrashing of Leicester in the English League Cup, while Tottenham eliminated Manchester City in the last 16 on Thursday.
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Man U respond to Ten Hag sacking with big win, spurs beat Man City

Manchester United responded to the firing of Erik ten Hag by scoring four goals in the first 38 minutes on the way to a 5-2 thrashing of Leicester in the English League Cup, while Tottenham eliminated Manchester City in the last 16 on Thursday.

Somaliland President vows to uphold MoU with Ethiopia, accuses Somalia’s President of ‘campaign against’ Ethiopia

Muse Bihi Abdi, the President of Somaliland, asserted that Somaliland will not back down from implementing the Memorandum of Understanding it signed with Ethiopia, despite any opposition or pressure from external parties.
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Somaliland President vows to uphold MoU with Ethiopia, accuses Somalia’s President of ‘campaign against’ Ethiopia

Muse Bihi Abdi, the President of Somaliland, asserted that Somaliland will not back down from implementing the Memorandum of Understanding it signed with Ethiopia, despite any opposition or pressure from external parties.

Somalia-Ethiopia dispute: What's behind their worsening relations?

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somalia has announced the expulsion of an Ethiopian diplomat, marking a further souring of relations between the neighbouring countries related to a port deal Addis Ababa has been negotiating with the breakaway region of Somaliland.
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Somalia-Ethiopia dispute: What's behind their worsening relations?

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somalia has announced the expulsion of an Ethiopian diplomat, marking a further souring of relations between the neighbouring countries related to a port deal Addis Ababa has been negotiating with the breakaway region of Somaliland.

Somalia is changing. The humanitarian system must as well

CAMBRIDGE/MOGADISHU/NAIROBI - Somalia is gripped by outdated aid systems built upon an old narrative that its crises are intractable. The country is forging a path to greater stability and better governance. Much work remains – yet it’s often the humanita
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Somalia is changing. The humanitarian system must as well

CAMBRIDGE/MOGADISHU/NAIROBI - Somalia is gripped by outdated aid systems built upon an old narrative that its crises are intractable. The country is forging a path to greater stability and better governance. Much work remains – yet it’s often the humanitarian system that stands in the way of further progress.

England’s FA apologizes to Muslim player Iqra Ismail banned over religious attire

LONDON, United Kingdom (HOL) — England’s Football Association (FA) has apologized to a British-Somali footballer, Iqra Ismail, who was prevented from playing a Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFL) match for wearing tracksuit bottoms instead o
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England’s FA apologizes to Muslim player Iqra Ismail banned over religious attire

LONDON, United Kingdom (HOL) — England’s Football Association (FA) has apologized to a British-Somali footballer, Iqra Ismail, who was prevented from playing a Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFL) match for wearing tracksuit bottoms instead of shorts, citing her religious beliefs.

Somalia to hold local elections in June 2025, Parliamentary elections in September 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's political leaders have agreed to conduct local government elections in June 2025, followed by parliamentary elections in September 2025, according to a communique from the National Consultative Council (NCC) on Wednesday.
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Somalia to hold local elections in June 2025, Parliamentary elections in September 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's political leaders have agreed to conduct local government elections in June 2025, followed by parliamentary elections in September 2025, according to a communique from the National Consultative Council (NCC) on Wednesday.

Somalia to decide on Ethiopian participation in AUSSOM mission, says UK Ambassador

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has the authority to decide on Ethiopian troop participation in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), set to launch in January 2025, according to UK Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis.
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Somalia to decide on Ethiopian participation in AUSSOM mission, says UK Ambassador

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has the authority to decide on Ethiopian troop participation in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), set to launch in January 2025, according to UK Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis.

At least six killed in renewed inter-clan fighting in Somalia’s Gedo region

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least six people were killed and several others injured in renewed inter-clan fighting in Luuq district, Gedo region, on Wednesday, according to local residents.
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At least six killed in renewed inter-clan fighting in Somalia’s Gedo region

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least six people were killed and several others injured in renewed inter-clan fighting in Luuq district, Gedo region, on Wednesday, according to local residents.

Fears grow over political violence and fragmentation of Somalia’s federal state

Every four years, due to election impasse, the Somali People have to deal with the specter of political violence and civil strife instead of celebrating the results of peaceful, free, and fair election affirming the legitimacy of the authority of the federal
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Fears grow over political violence and fragmentation of Somalia’s federal state

Every four years, due to election impasse, the Somali People have to deal with the specter of political violence and civil strife instead of celebrating the results of peaceful, free, and fair election affirming the legitimacy of the authority of the federal Government. The last one-year election (2021-2022) jeopardized the viability of the Somali State. Nevertheless, the general public felt relief when new parliamentarians took the oath to sacrifice their personal interests and serve the interests of the Somali people with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, an oath betrayed.

President Mohamud calls for unity, pledges open talks with Puntland and Jubbaland leaders

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his government’s commitment to dialogue with Puntland and Jubbaland state leaders to resolve ongoing political divisions.
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President Mohamud calls for unity, pledges open talks with Puntland and Jubbaland leaders

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his government’s commitment to dialogue with Puntland and Jubbaland state leaders to resolve ongoing political divisions.

WATCH: Kenya’s president meets with US CIA chief, and more

Kenya’s President William Ruto met with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Monday alongside his Kenyan counterpart, Noordin Haji, in Nairobi. Two years after an October 28, 2022, peace agreement ended the war in Ethiopia’s Tigr
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WATCH: Kenya’s president meets with US CIA chief, and more

Kenya’s President William Ruto met with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Monday alongside his Kenyan counterpart, Noordin Haji, in Nairobi. Two years after an October 28, 2022, peace agreement ended the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, experts say complex issues remain unresolved. These, and more Africa-related news updates on today’s VOA 60.

Prosecutor tells jury of 9/11-style plot thwarted in the Philippines

NEW YORK — A Kenyan man who plotted a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building was training as a commercial pilot in the Philippines when his plans were interrupted, a federal prosecutor told a New York jury Tuesday.
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Prosecutor tells jury of 9/11-style plot thwarted in the Philippines

NEW YORK — A Kenyan man who plotted a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building was training as a commercial pilot in the Philippines when his plans were interrupted, a federal prosecutor told a New York jury Tuesday.

Google invests $5.8M to advance AI and cybersecurity skills in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Google has announced a new $5.8 million investment through its Google.org initiative, aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
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Google invests $5.8M to advance AI and cybersecurity skills in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Google has announced a new $5.8 million investment through its Google.org initiative, aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.

Oman, Somalia discuss means of enhancing Investment in livestock sector

Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, on Tuesday received in Muscat Hassan Hussein Mohamed, Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range in the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is currently visitin
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Oman, Somalia discuss means of enhancing Investment in livestock sector

Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, on Tuesday received in Muscat Hassan Hussein Mohamed, Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range in the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman.

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