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Israel’s Netanyahu has decided on full occupation of Gaza, reports say

Israel’s Netanyahu has decided on full occupation of Gaza, reports say

AUG 05, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to announce plans to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, Israeli media have reported....

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Turkish officials arrive in Bosaso for talks over seized arms ship

Turkish officials arrive in Bosaso for talks over seized arms ship

AUG 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — A high-level delegation of Turkish diplomats and military officials arrived in Bosaso this week for talks with Puntland authoritie...

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Somalia appoints vetting committee for Northeastern State assembly

Somalia appoints vetting committee for Northeastern State assembly

AUG 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has appointed a seven-member committee to verify and endorse nominees for the Regional Assembly of ...

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More than 65 refugees and migrants die in boat sinking off Yemeni coast

More than 65 refugees and migrants die in boat sinking off Yemeni coast

AUG 04, 2025

At least 68 African refugees and migrants have died and 74 others remain missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, according to the United...

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U.S. airstrike targets Al-Shabaab near Bariire in support of Somali forces

U.S. airstrike targets Al-Shabaab near Bariire in support of Somali forces

AUG 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. forces conducted airstrikes near the town of Bariire in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region on August 1, targeting Al-Shabaab f...

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UPDF and Somali forces kill over 50 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle region

UPDF and Somali forces kill over 50 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle region

AUG 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)...

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Banadir court orders arrest of suspect accused of financing terrorism

Banadir court orders arrest of suspect accused of financing terrorism

AUG 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Banadir Regional Court has issued an arrest warrant for Ramadaan Caydaruus Cali after the Office of the Attorney General filed...

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Northeastern State Presidential Candidates reject electoral process, accuse federal interference

Northeastern State Presidential Candidates reject electoral process, accuse federal interference

AUG 04, 2025

Las Anod (HOL) – Presidential candidates for the newly formed Northeastern Somali Regional State have denounced the ongoing preparations for the upc...

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Somalia’s camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs

Somalia’s camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs

AUG 04, 2025

Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia ‘s pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall in local folklore. But ...

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Muslim leaders issue new directives over Hajj

Muslim leaders issue new directives over Hajj

AUG 04, 2025

Kenyan Muslims planning to travel for next year’s Hajj have been cautioned against using brokers and unregistered travel agencies....

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