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Somalia’s defense minister warns opposition against mobilizing military

Somalia’s defense minister warns opposition against mobilizing military

AUG 23, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has warned opposition politicians against attempting to mobilize the military or r...

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Nearly 20 Puntland soldiers killed in fierce battle with ISIS in northern Somalia

Nearly 20 Puntland soldiers killed in fierce battle with ISIS in northern Somalia

AUG 23, 2025

Bosaso (HOL) — At least 20 Puntland soldiers were killed and more than 30 others wounded in heavy fighting with Islamic State-linked militants in no...

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Madagascar beat Kenya 4-3 on penalties to reach CHAN 2024 semifinals

Madagascar beat Kenya 4-3 on penalties to reach CHAN 2024 semifinals

AUG 23, 2025

Madagascar secured a dramatic place in the semifinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) after defeating hosts Kenya 4-3 in a tense penal...

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Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies

AUG 23, 2025

A judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties becaus...

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Chelsea routs West Ham for season first win

Chelsea routs West Ham for season first win

AUG 23, 2025

Chelsea brushed aside an early setback to record a resounding 5-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, securing its first win of the season in...

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Somalia vows to push for one-person, one-vote elections amid opposition talks

Somalia vows to push for one-person, one-vote elections amid opposition talks

AUG 22, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government remains committed to replacing the country’s long-standing indirect voting system with a one-person, one-...

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Somalia Cabinet approves cybercrime bill to boost digital security

Somalia Cabinet approves cybercrime bill to boost digital security

AUG 22, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Cabinet on Thursday approved a new Cybercrime Bill aimed at strengthening the country’s digital security and combati...

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Somali, Galmudug leaders inspect construction of Ugaas Nuur Airport

Somali, Galmudug leaders inspect construction of Ugaas Nuur Airport

AUG 22, 2025

Dhumasareb (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Galmudug State President Ahmed Abdi Karie on Thursday inspected construction work at U...

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Britain to pay nearly $4 million in compensation after troops sparked huge forest fire while training in Kenya

Britain to pay nearly $4 million in compensation after troops sparked huge forest fire while training in Kenya

AUG 22, 2025

The British government has agreed to pay almost $4 million to thousands of victims of a blaze started by its soldiers while in training in Kenya, acco...

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5 bodies exhumed in suspected cult deaths in Kenya

5 bodies exhumed in suspected cult deaths in Kenya

AUG 22, 2025

Forensic investigators in Kenya exhumed five bodies from suspected mass graves on Thursday, signaling a new phase reminiscent of the 2023 Shakahola cu...

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