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Trump announces August 15 meet-up with Putin in Alaska, warns of land swap
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed he will meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on August 15 in Alaska to discuss effort...
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STC leader Al-Zubaidi, Somali ambassador discuss security cooperation and migration crisis in Aden
Aden (HOL) – President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and Vice Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Aidarous Qas...
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Somali authorities seize large cache of narcotics at Mogadishu airport
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali police on Thursday seized 189 cartons containing a wide range of narcotics and illicit pills at Aden Adde International Air...
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Jubbaland regional state links Gedo conflict to Nile river dispute, accuses federal government of destabilization efforts
Beled Hawo (HOL) – Jubbaland regional administration has alleged that the recent escalation of conflict in Somalia’s Gedo region is fueled by exte...
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Ruto grants amnesty to boda boda riders, orders release of 9,000 bikes
President William Ruto on Thursday ordered the immediate release of over 9,000 motorcycles impounded by police but not tied to any criminal investigat...
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Seven Ethiopian migrants die of hunger, thirst on boat
Seven Ethiopian migrants died of hunger and thirst after their boat broke down while en route from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization fo...
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Kenya railways calls for vigilance at level crossings after 8 die in accident
An undated image of police officers at a Kenya Railways terminal. Photo Kenya Railways...
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Israeli military plans to occupy Gaza City in major escalation of war
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military occupation of Gaza City, located in the ...
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Cultural evolution: Somali Museum Dance Troupe redefines tradition in Minnesota
The troupe’s TikTok presence has helped popularize traditional dances among U.S.-born Somalis — and spread the dancers’ innovative moves....
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Sweden deports Somali nationals as more face removal under stricter immigration rules
STOCKHOLM , Sweden (HOL) — Sweden has deported eight Somali nationals in recent weeks and is preparing to remove at least 15 more, as the government...
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