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Kenya, IGAD states urged to boost budgets for child protection initiatives

Kenya, IGAD states urged to boost budgets for child protection initiatives

SEP 09, 2025

The success of a new regional framework on child protection will depend on how much governments commit in financing, regional child welfare experts ha...

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Italy beat Israel in nine-goal qualifying thriller

Italy beat Israel in nine-goal qualifying thriller

SEP 09, 2025

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali scored an injury-time winner as Italy snatched a dramatic victory over Israel in a nine-goal World Cup quali...

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Uganda beat Somalia to climb second in Group G, keep World Cup hopes alive

Uganda beat Somalia to climb second in Group G, keep World Cup hopes alive

SEP 08, 2025

KAMPALA, Uganda (HOL) — Uganda beat Somalia 2–0 on Monday at Mandela National Stadium to move to 15 points in Group G of Africa’s World Cup qual...

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Somalia appoints first envoy to nuclear watchdog in Vienna

Somalia appoints first envoy to nuclear watchdog in Vienna

SEP 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is positioning itself to expand access to peaceful nuclear technology after formally joining the International Atomic Ener...

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Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’

Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’

SEP 08, 2025

Locals and analysts say reported Israeli plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region....

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Somali president announces completion of national meteorological agency

Somali president announces completion of national meteorological agency

SEP 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday declared the establishment of Somalia’s national meteorological agency complete, calli...

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Jubbaland forces target al-Shabab routes in Gedo sweep

Jubbaland forces target al-Shabab routes in Gedo sweep

SEP 08, 2025

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland’s regional forces said Monday they conducted a two-day sweep across Gedo aimed at reopening key roads and disrupting al...

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Somaliland asks Finland to redirect aid frozen from Somalia

Somaliland asks Finland to redirect aid frozen from Somalia

SEP 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland lawmakers visiting Finland have urged Helsinki to redirect development aid directly to Somaliland after Finland suspend...

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Armed attack on police station kills 2 officers in western Türkiye

Armed attack on police station kills 2 officers in western Türkiye

SEP 08, 2025

An armed attack which targeted a police station in Türkiye's western Izmir province on Monday killed two police officers and injured 2 others, offici...

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Ethiopian Envoy in Somalia Accuses Arab League of serving Egypt’s Anti-Ethiopia Agenda

Ethiopian Envoy in Somalia Accuses Arab League of serving Egypt’s Anti-Ethiopia Agenda

SEP 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo, has accused the Arab League of siding with Egypt in its opposition to the Gra...

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