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AFRICOM conducts airstrikes against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle region

AFRICOM conducts airstrikes against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle region

DEC 20, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region on Decembe...

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Jubbaland President says Hassan Sheikh should not impose what he once rejected

Jubbaland President says Hassan Sheikh should not impose what he once rejected

DEC 20, 2025

Kismayo (HOL) - Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has said that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud should not impose policies ...

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Somali President holds talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister in Addis Ababa

Somali President holds talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister in Addis Ababa

DEC 19, 2025

Addis Ababa (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday for a one-day working visit, where he held talks with Ethi...

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Somaliland says 19 killed, over 200 injured in Borama protests

Somaliland says 19 killed, over 200 injured in Borama protests

DEC 19, 2025

Borama (HOL) - Somaliland government has announced that 19 people were killed and 214 others injured during protests earlier this month in Borama, the...

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Somali Future Council Conference opens in Kismayo amid electoral dispute

Somali Future Council Conference opens in Kismayo amid electoral dispute

DEC 18, 2025

Kismayo (HOL) - Somali Future Council conference opened in Kismayo on Thursday afternoon to discuss political developments and the ongoing election pr...

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Somalia, UN sign 2025 framework to strengthen protection of children affected by conflict

Somalia, UN sign 2025 framework to strengthen protection of children affected by conflict

DEC 18, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government and the United Nations on Wednesday officially signed the 2025 Implementation Guide, a strategic framework aimed a...

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South West forces seize explosives intended for Mogadishu, commander says

South West forces seize explosives intended for Mogadishu, commander says

DEC 18, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - South West regional security forces on Wednesday seized heavy explosives that Al-Shabaab was allegedly planning to detonate in Mogad...

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Somalia confirms delay in annual budget support from Turkey

Somalia confirms delay in annual budget support from Turkey

DEC 17, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government has confirmed a delay in receiving its annual budget support from Turkey, a key development and security partner, ...

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Somalia, Turkish firm OYAK sign major agreement to develop blue economy

Somalia, Turkish firm OYAK sign major agreement to develop blue economy

DEC 17, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy Ahmed Hassan Adan on Tuesday finalized a major cooperation agreement with Turkish indu...

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Rickshaw driver killed in Mogadishu weeks after winning U.S. visa lottery

Rickshaw driver killed in Mogadishu weeks after winning U.S. visa lottery

DEC 16, 2025

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A young rickshaw driver who had recently won the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery was shot and killed late Sunday in Mogadishu’s D...

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