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Federal government authorities refuse to transfer rape suspect to Puntland, assert federal jurisdiction
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government has refused to extradite the former director of Qardho Hospital, Jama Mohamud Abdi, who is accused of raping and d...
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Somalia, Azerbaijan elected co-chairs of UN-Habitat Bureau for 2025–2026
Nairobi (HOL) - Somalia and Azerbaijan have been elected co-chairs of the Bureau of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group for 2025–2026, es...
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Zamalek ease past Somalia’s Dekedaha to reach Confederation Cup group stage
Zamalek built on their dominant 6-0 first-leg victory over Somalia’s Dekedaha to secure a 7-0 aggregate win and reach the group stage of the CAF Con...
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Healthy camel care lifts the spirits of Hiran pastoralists
When repeated droughts decimated his herd and left him despairing, Somali pastoralist Elmi Abdi Hirow decided he would not watch his animals die in th...
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UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid
Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving...
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President Ruto defends timing of signing 8 Bills on day Raila died
President William Ruto has defended his signing eight Bills into law when the country was mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga....
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Wajir residents engage in national inclusion policy consultations
The government has intensified public consultations on the proposed National Policy for Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities (2025–2035), ...
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US conducts 10th deadly boat strike as bombing campaign quickens
The United States has announced its 10th missile strike on a maritime vessel accused of trafficking illegal narcotics, killing all six people on board...
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Somali Embassy, Turkish Interior Ministry discuss solutions to residency permit challenges
Ankara (HOL) - Somali Embassy in Ankara and Turkey’s Ministry of Interior have held discussions on Thursday to address the challenges faced by Soma...
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Somalia to hold local elections in Mogadishu on November 30
Mogadishu (HOL) - The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) has announced that local elections in Mogadishu will officially...
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