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Somalia, Djibouti sign MoU on political consultations

Somalia, Djibouti sign MoU on political consultations

AUG 31, 2025

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

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

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

AUG 31, 2025

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

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

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

AUG 31, 2025

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

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

AUG 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is mourning the death of Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf, the celebrated singer and dancer known as Qalanjo, whose voice and stagecr...

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Somalia opens new Mogadishu port terminal, nearly doubling cargo capacity

Somalia opens new Mogadishu port terminal, nearly doubling cargo capacity

AUG 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity ...

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

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

AUG 30, 2025

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 r...

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Kenya’s Mandera governor accuses Jubaland forces of occupying school, displacing pupils

Kenya’s Mandera governor accuses Jubaland forces of occupying school, displacing pupils

AUG 30, 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Jubaland troops allegedly operating inside the ...

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Somali American activist Omar Jamal detained by ICE in Minneapolis

Somali American activist Omar Jamal detained by ICE in Minneapolis

AUG 30, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Omar Jamal, a longtime Somali American community advocate, was detained Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforc...

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Airstrikes hit Al-Shabaab bases on Galgadud–Middle Shabelle border

Airstrikes hit Al-Shabaab bases on Galgadud–Middle Shabelle border

AUG 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy airstrikes struck Al-Shabaab positions late Friday along the border of Galgadud and Middle Shabelle regions, killing an unkn...

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Somaliland police warn of prosecution after attack on Ethiopian nationals in Hargeisa

Somaliland police warn of prosecution after attack on Ethiopian nationals in Hargeisa

AUG 30, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland police warned Saturday that anyone who harms Ethiopian nationals will face prosecution after a group of youths attacked ...

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