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Somalia to reintroduce Somali shilling after decades of delay

Somalia to reintroduce Somali shilling after decades of delay

AUG 05, 2025

MOGADISHU (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government is preparing to reintroduce newly printed Somali shilling banknotes for the first time since the co...

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Starlink launches in Somalia, bringing satellite internet to rural areas and narrowing the digital divide

Starlink launches in Somalia, bringing satellite internet to rural areas and narrowing the digital divide

AUG 05, 2025

MOGADISHU (HOL) — Somalia has officially joined the growing list of African countries with access to Starlink’s high-speed, satellite-based intern...

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Somali, Ugandan forces kill 70 al-Shabab militants in Lower Shabelle region

Somali, Ugandan forces kill 70 al-Shabab militants in Lower Shabelle region

AUG 05, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – At least 70 al-Shabab militants were killed in a joint military operation by Somali National Army troops and Ugandan forces servin...

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Young girl killed, dozens of shops lost in Suuq Bacaad market blaze

Young girl killed, dozens of shops lost in Suuq Bacaad market blaze

AUG 05, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – A massive fire broke out at Suuq Bacaad market in Mogadishu on Monday night, destroying several sections of the bustling marketpl...

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Puntland hands over seized military cargo to Türkiye after high-level talks

Puntland hands over seized military cargo to Türkiye after high-level talks

AUG 05, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Puntland regional administration has confirmed the release of a vessel carrying military equipment and commercial goods to Mogadis...

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AUSSOM chief makes first visit to Kismayo, commends Jubbaland's counter-terrorism efforts

AUSSOM chief makes first visit to Kismayo, commends Jubbaland's counter-terrorism efforts

AUG 05, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – The newly appointed Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union...

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Growing vegetables in the camps gives Galkayo IDPs new income

Growing vegetables in the camps gives Galkayo IDPs new income

AUG 05, 2025

Growing vegetables on small plots to eat and sell has given displaced families a new stable source of income in camps in Mudug region....

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AU mission confirms killing of over 50 al-Shabab fighters in southern Somalia

AU mission confirms killing of over 50 al-Shabab fighters in southern Somalia

AUG 05, 2025

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) confirmed on Sunday that its troops, backed by Somali government forces, kille...

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Duale ends OTP use in SHA claims, orders biometrics for authorisation

Duale ends OTP use in SHA claims, orders biometrics for authorisation

AUG 05, 2025

Starting today, the Social Health Authority (SHA) will no longer accept OTP based authorisation, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced....

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