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Galmudug executes man  for 2025 murder in Guriel district

Galmudug executes man for 2025 murder in Guriel district

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Authorities in the Galmudug region on Thursday executed a man convicted of a premeditated killing, marking the latest enforcement ...

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Somalia outclassed as Algeria book 2026 World Cup ticket

Somalia outclassed as Algeria book 2026 World Cup ticket

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Algeria sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday, returning to footba...

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Israel and Hamas approve first phase of Gaza ceasefire, cabinet vote expected Thursday

Israel and Hamas approve first phase of Gaza ceasefire, cabinet vote expected Thursday

OCT 09, 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that would pause nearly two years of fighting in...

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Somalia’s Cabinet approves education and research cooperation agreements with Uganda, Qatar, and Algeria

Somalia’s Cabinet approves education and research cooperation agreements with Uganda, Qatar, and Algeria

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Cabinet has approved three new agreements with Uganda, Qatar, and Algeria to strengthen cooperation in education and r...

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Clan revenge attack kills mother and three daughters in Hindheere, Galgaduud

Clan revenge attack kills mother and three daughters in Hindheere, Galgaduud

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Armed men killed a mother and her three daughters late Wednesday night in Hindheere, a village in Somalia’s central Galgaduud re...

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Mogadishu protest delayed amid security concerns after prison attack

Mogadishu protest delayed amid security concerns after prison attack

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of opposition groups, and the federal government have agreed for the second time to postpo...

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UN backs Somalia’s full control over Human Rights Agenda after 30 years

UN backs Somalia’s full control over Human Rights Agenda after 30 years

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday officially endorsed the restoration of Somalia’s full independence ...

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Garowe court sentences serial rapist to 25 years in prison

Garowe court sentences serial rapist to 25 years in prison

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Nugal Regional Court on Wednesday sentenced Sharmarke Hussein Yusuf to 25 years in prison after finding him guilty of kidnappi...

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Somali government denies reports of secret deportation deal with Sweden

Somali government denies reports of secret deportation deal with Sweden

OCT 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has strongly denied reports claiming it reached a “secret deal” with Sweden involving conditional developmen...

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Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties

Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties

OCT 09, 2025

Somalia will begin preparations to boost teaching of the Swahili language in schools and universities, its president says....

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