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    Federal lawmakers condemn detention of Southwest businessmen in Galkayo town

    Wednesday June 11, 2025Galkayo (HOL) — Federal lawmakers representing Somalia’s Southwest State have condemned the detention of several businessmen from their region in...

    Mudug governor denies torture of Southwest elders and traders shown bound in viral photos

    Wednesday June 11, 2025Galkacyo (HOL) — The Governor of Mudug region, Faysal Abdullahi Sheikh (Jifojabsade), has denied allegations that traders and elders from...

    Puntland opposition leaders form new council to challenge President Deni

    Monday June 9, 2025Opposition leaders in Puntland attend the launch of the newly formed Council for Justice and Democracy during a press event...

    Opposition alliance questions President Mohamud’s planned consultations on elections, security

    Monday June 9, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of key opposition figures, expressed skepticism Monday about upcoming political meetings...

    Puntland pardons 26 Yemeni fishermen detained for illegal fishing

    Sunday June 8, 2025Garowe (HOL) – Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland regional state have released 26 Yemeni fishermen who had been detained for illegally...

    Two civilians killed in suspected clan-related attack near Galkayo town

    Sunday June 8, 2025Galkayo (HOL) – A man and a woman were shot dead on Saturday by unidentified gunmen while returning from a...

    Puntland security forces arrest youth protesters in Galkayo over development dispute

    Friday June 6, 2025Galkayo (HOL)  – Puntland security forces arrested several young men on Friday morning following Eid prayers at the Awaale Sports...

    Farmaajo criticizes upcoming National Consultation Forum, warns of deepening political crisis

    Thursday June 5, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has issued a strong statement criticizing the management and inclusivity of...

    Puntland’s Dervish Forces kill over 35 ISIS fighters in Bari region offensive

    Wednesday June 4, 2025Bosaso (HOL) – Puntland's elite Dervish forces have killed more than 35 ISIS militants, including several foreign fighters, during a...

    US airstrikes kill at least 10 ISIS militants in northeastern Somalia

    Tuesday June 3, 2025Bosaso (HOL) – At least ten ISIS militants were killed in new US airstrikes targeting militant hideouts in the mountainous...

    Puntland salary crisis leaves civil servants unpaid for nearly a year

    Monday June 2, 2025Aerial view of Puntland's presidential complex and key government offices in GaroweMogadishu (HOL) — Puntland government employees have gone unpaid...

    Farmaajo backs Somalia’s national forum, urges inclusion of Puntland and Jubbaland

    Monday June 2, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has endorsed the upcoming National Consultation Forum announced by President Hassan...

    Puntland bans Somaliland certificate exams in Badhan district, warns of strict action

    Monday June 2, 2025Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland regional administration has officially banned the administration of the Somaliland certificate examination in the Badhan...

    Somali government and AFRICOM conduct airstrikes targeting ISIS in Puntland

    Monday June 2, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government, in coordination with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has carried out two separate airstrikes...

    Somali Opposition Forum accuses President Mohamud of undermining unity and state-building process

    Sunday June 1, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of key opposition groups led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed,...

    Puntland forces capture key ISIS stronghold in Togga Miraale

    Saturday May 31, 2025Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland regional state security forces have seized control of Togga Miraale, the largest and most strategic ISIS...