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Saamileyda Siyaasadda Soomaaliyeed: Erey bixin qaldan mise danley xoogsaneysa? - Dr. Abukar Y. Warsame
Somalia’s Oil and Gas: A recipe for corruption that could trigger renewed conflict in Somalia - by Ismail D. Osman
Could Somalia become the next Texas? - Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed
Somaliland Democracy is in a coma without Life-support - Khadar Hanan
Doorasho qof iyo cod ah inay Soomaaliya ka dhacdo 2020/2021 waa Riyo Maalmeed! - C/llaahi Samoow
November 21, 1949: Remembering the UN Resolution placing Somalia under international Trusteeship - Mohamed I. Trunji
Mudane Maxaa Wacay? - Shamso Shegow,
Go’aanka Maxkamada Muxuu Ka Badali Karaa Sahminta Shidaalka Xadka Somaliya Iyo Kenya? - Dr. hmed Ali Yusuf, PhD
Is Somalia gradually inching towards debt cancellation? - Abdulkadir Khalif
Campaign Preparation and Brewing Conflict Between the Best Duo at Villa Somalia - Mohamud Farah (Dulyadeyn)

Former president calls for respect of law and legal dispute resolution

MOGADISHU (HOL) - Former President Abdikasim Salad has called on politicians in the country to uphold rule of law and use the appropriate channels in case of disputes to avoid fueling conflicts in the country.

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Sri Lanka elects new president in first vote since deadly bombings - CNN
Al-Attiyah meets Somalia PM - Gulf Times
Somalia telco Hormuud denies Shabaab links - The East Africa
‘Absolutely No Mercy’: Leaked Files Expose How China Organized Mass Detentions of Muslims - New York Times
Kuwait calls for respecting Somalia's sovereignty, political independence - KUNA
Last remains of Ethiopian plane crash victims buried, families say little notice given - Reuters
Allies welcome normalisation of Kenya-Somali ties - Daily Nation

Somali News Update -Saturday - November 16, 2019

Arms sanctions outdated, not benchmarked, Somalia says

NAIROBI (HOL) - Somalia has described the arms embargo imposed by the UN Security Council as an open-ended regime with no benchmarks to attain before it is lifted.

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Somalia to Push for Voter Registration Ahead of 2021 Elections - VOA
Somalia tries to keep rival Gulf States at bay - VOA
Somali President meets Qatar Attorney-General in Nairobi - The Peninsula
ICJ case won't affect Kenya-Somalia relations - Farmaajo - The East African
Ethiopian PM threaten to close universities amid rising violence - Borkena
UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Somalia - HOL
Impeachment witness provides firsthand account of hearing Trump demand ‘investigation’ of Bidens by Ukraine - Washington Post
Turkey says it will not step back from its purchase of Russian defenses - Reuters
'He was a great father': Family seeks justice in beating death of Somali elder - Fox
Somalia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses - Research and Markets
Al-Shabaab now prefers Kenyans with criminal skills — UN report - Daily Nation

Somali News Update -Friday - November 15, 2019

Diarrhoea strikes flood-hit villagers in Mudug

A small local health centre has been trying to cope with an outbreak of diarrhoea among villagers hit by recent flooding in central Somalia’s Mudug region.

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Somalia, Turkey discuss cooperation in wake of floods - Anadolu Agency
Kenya's ugali scare: How safe is your maize flour? - BBC
U.S. Senate foreign relations chairman wants to hold off on Turkey sanctions bills - Reuters
Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Says He Worries About His Safety 'Every Day' at TIME 100 Next Event - Time
Film Explores Experiences Of Somali Immigrants In Western Wisconsin - Wisconsin Public Radio
Behind the Scenes, Erdogan’s Friendly White House Visit Had Tense Moments - New York Times

Somali News Update -Thursday - November 14, 2019

Somalia and Kenya restore relations, agree on direct flights and visas

NAIROBI (HOL) - Somalia and Kenya Thursday agreed to restore diplomatic relations including reinstating direct flights to Nairobi and facilitating visa upon arrival.

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