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    Jubbaland lawmakers condemn federal forces’ alleged attack on Bardhere district headquarters

    Wednesday February 5, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Jubbaland regional state lawmakers in Doolow, Gedo region, have condemned an alleged attack by Somali federal forces...

    Turkish Parliament approves extension of naval mission in Gulf of Aden and Somali waters

    Wednesday February 5, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The Turkish Parliament has approved a presidential motion to extend the deployment of Turkish naval forces in...

    Federal government commissioner killed in fierce clash with Jubbaland forces in Bardhere district

    Wednesday February 5, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The federal government-appointed commissioner of Bardhere district, Mohamed Ilyas Caagane, was killed on Wednesday during heavy fighting...

    Azerbaijan, Somalia to discuss key bilateral issues during deputy FM’s visit

    Caliber.AzBy Naila HuseynovaWednesday February 5, 2025Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev has arrived in Somalia for an official visit.According to the message of...

    Mogadishu cracks down on businesses over unpaid billboard advertising

    Tuesday February 4, 2025FILE - Billboards and advertising signs line a street in Mogadishu, Somalia CREDIT / Sign Jet PrintingMogadishu (HOL) — Authorities...

    102-year-old elder killed in Hiiraan region as clan dispute escalates

    Tuesday February 4, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — A 102-year-old elder was killed by an armed clan militia in Halfooley village, located in Somalia’s Hiiraan...

    Somalia finance ministry cancels unlawful health card fees for travellers

    Tuesday February 4, 2025FILE - Passengers at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport during check-in.Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Finance has suspended health...

    Local and global cost of illegal tuna fishing off Somalia’s coast

    Tuesday February 4, 2025The rampant exploitation of yellowfin tuna threatens Somali livelihoods and could affect global food security. Illegal tuna fishing by Chinese vessels...

    Somali President reinstates former Mogadishu intelligence chief’s rank and benefits

    Tuesday February 4, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday reinstated the military rank and full entitlements of Colonel Ibrahim...

    Jubbaland forces retake Bardhere district Headquarters after federal troops withdraw

    Tuesday February 4, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Jubbaland regional forces have regained control of the Bardhere district headquarters in the Gedo region after federal...

    Somali government and IMF hold high-level meetings in Riyadh to enhance economic growth

    Monday February 3, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government officials and representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened a high-level meeting in Riyadh,...

    Polio champion Ahmed Hirsi retires after 26 years of protecting Somali children

    Monday February 3, 2025Ahmed Moalim Hirsi administers a polio vaccine to a young child in Bosaso, demonstrating the dedication that marked his 26-year...

    Senior Islamic State Somalia commander captured in Puntland

    Monday February 3, 2025MOGADISHU, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A senior commander of Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday, police and state...

    Somali defense minister hails US airstrikes for killing top ISIS leaders in Bari

    Monday February 3, 2025Somalia’s Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, addresses troops during a ceremony at the Balidoogle military base in Lower ShabelleMogadishu (HOL)...

    Somaliland strengthens Erigavo security after clan meeting fuels tensions

    Monday February 3, 2025A high-level delegation from Somaliland addresses the media during a press conference in ErigavoMogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland’s government has issued...

    Senator Qeybdiid accuses President Mohamud of unilateral constitutional amendments, warns of national crisis

    Monday February 3, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Senator Abdi Hassan Awaale Qeybdiid has accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of unilaterally amending the constitution,...