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Somali, Sudanese officials hail Türkiye’s growing ties with Africa

Somali, Sudanese officials hail Türkiye’s growing ties with Africa

AUG 21, 2025

Turkish foreign policy toward Africa has undergone significant changes under the successive governments of the incumbent Justice and Development Party...

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As UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi’s growth

As UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi’s growth

AUG 21, 2025

In the shadow of gleaming glass towers in the upmarket neighbourhood of Gigiri – where manicured lawns meet the edge of Karura Forest and United Nat...

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VIDEO: Luis Suarez leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup quarterfinal win without injured Lionel Messi

VIDEO: Luis Suarez leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup quarterfinal win without injured Lionel Messi

AUG 21, 2025

Luis Suarez scored two penalty kicks for Inter Miami, after Tigres UANL defender Javier Aquino was penalized for a handball in the penalty area on two...

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Hormuud’s EVC Plus earns GSMA re-certification

Hormuud’s EVC Plus earns GSMA re-certification

AUG 20, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s largest telecommunications operator, has been re-certified by the GSMA Mobile Money Certification pro...

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U.S. Embassy warns of possible Al-Shabaab attacks in Nairobi

U.S. Embassy warns of possible Al-Shabaab attacks in Nairobi

AUG 20, 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — The United States Embassy in Nairobi has warned of potential terrorist attacks by Al-Shabaab and other extremist groups, urgi...

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Puntland says 700 foreign ISIS fighters killed in Cal Miskaad offensive

Puntland says 700 foreign ISIS fighters killed in Cal Miskaad offensive

AUG 20, 2025

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland authorities said Wednesday that nearly 700 foreign fighters have been killed in an ongoing offensive against Islamic State m...

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President Hassan Sheikh inaugurates new parliament, municipal HQ in Galmudug capita

President Hassan Sheikh inaugurates new parliament, municipal HQ in Galmudug capita

AUG 20, 2025

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday inaugurated a series of new government facilities in Dhusamareb, the capital ...

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Far-right media attacks Somali American state rep Ismail Mohamed after video in Somali

Far-right media attacks Somali American state rep Ismail Mohamed after video in Somali

AUG 20, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (HOL) — Somali American state representative Ismail Mohamed is facing a wave of far-right attacks after posting a video in Somali to ...

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Somali association in South Africa denies bribery link, warns of threats after false claims

Somali association in South Africa denies bribery link, warns of threats after false claims

AUG 20, 2025

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (HOL) — The Somali Association of South Africa (SASA) has rejected allegations linking it to an attempted bribery case in...

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Somali FIFA referee warns of passport corruption undermining security and credibility

Somali FIFA referee warns of passport corruption undermining security and credibility

AUG 20, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali international football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has accused government insiders of widespread corruption in the countr...

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