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Somali Defense Minister warns opposition against holding anti-government protests in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has issued a strong warning to opposition politicians, saying that public demonstration...
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro arrives in Ethiopia for official visit
Addis Ababa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi (Cirro) arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday following an official invitation fro...
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Mogadishu to hold local council elections in November 2025, electoral commission confirms
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced on Tuesday that local council elections in the districts of...
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Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing closed
Israel has imposed new restrictions on aid entering the besieged Gaza Strip and will not open the Rafah crossing as planned, while Israeli forces kill...
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Madagascar's military takes power, fleeing president impeached
An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmake...
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Kenyan family urges extradition of British national in death of woman after night out with soldiers
The family of a Kenyan woman who was killed after a night out with British soldiers 13 years ago requested Tuesday that the U.K. government ensure the...
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Ma’awiisley leader says slain al-Shabaab commander was behind civilian killings in Hiiraan region
Mogadishu (HOL) — The commander of Somalia's Ma'awisley community defense forces, a local militia fighting al-Shabaab, said a senior militant comman...
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Somali Salvation Forum condemns arrests of journalists and rights defenders in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of opposition groups, has strongly condemned the recent arrests and threats against journalist...
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Yemeni Defense Minister, Somali Ambassador discuss security cooperation in Aden
Aden (HOL) — Yemeni Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Mohsen al-Daari met Monday with Somali Ambassador to Yemen Abdulhakim Mohamed in Aden to discuss bila...
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Puntland Forces capture Turkish ISIS fighter in Bari region
Garowe (HOL) — Puntland Dervish forces on Monday captured a Turkish national identified as Feyzul Hashim Suleyman, a member of ISIS, during an opera...
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