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U.S. aid cuts leave thousands of Somali children without vaccines, medics warn

U.S. aid cuts leave thousands of Somali children without vaccines, medics warn

JUL 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 300,000 Somali children could miss lifesaving vaccines this year after the United States scaled back humanitarian fundin...

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Türkiye’s University of Health Sciences graduates more than 170 professionals in Somalia

Türkiye’s University of Health Sciences graduates more than 170 professionals in Somalia

JUL 08, 2025

The graduates are expected to strengthen Somalia's healthcare system....

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'Eliminating al-Shabab is no longer our top priority,' says former Hirsabelle president

'Eliminating al-Shabab is no longer our top priority,' says former Hirsabelle president

JUL 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Hirshabelle president Mohamed Abdi Ware has accused Somalia’s federal government and some regional states of losing focus...

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Somali defense minister denies federal troop deployment to Sanaag, Sool

Somali defense minister denies federal troop deployment to Sanaag, Sool

JUL 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defence minister on Tuesday dismissed social-media claims that the federal government has moved troops into the contes...

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Clan militia urged to regroup after Al-Shabaab captures key Hiiraan town

Clan militia urged to regroup after Al-Shabaab captures key Hiiraan town

JUL 08, 2025

Beledweyne (HOL) — Al-Shabab fighters seized the strategic crossroads town of Moqokori in central Hiiraan this week, a loss a former Somali National...

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Al-Shabaab seizes Moqokori as Somali forces prepare counterattack

Al-Shabaab seizes Moqokori as Somali forces prepare counterattack

JUL 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabaab militants captured the crossroads town of Moqokori overnight Monday, their first hold on the Hiiraan district in three ...

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Somaliland condemns reported deployment of federal troops to Sanaag region

Somaliland condemns reported deployment of federal troops to Sanaag region

JUL 08, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland government on Monday strongly condemned what it described as the deployment of federal Somali troops to parts of the San...

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Hargeisa residents protest killing of civilians by Somaliland forces in Gabiley town

Hargeisa residents protest killing of civilians by Somaliland forces in Gabiley town

JUL 08, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Dozens of residents in Hargeisa’s 150th neighborhood staged a protest on Monday following the killing of two civilians by Somalil...

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Puntland man faces court over alleged rape and abuse of children

Puntland man faces court over alleged rape and abuse of children

JUL 08, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — A man accused of sexually assaulting three children, including two sisters under the age of 10, appeared in court in Garowe on Monday...

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Heavy fighting erupts in Moqokori district as Al-Shabab launches major assault

Heavy fighting erupts in Moqokori district as Al-Shabab launches major assault

JUL 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out on Monday in Moqokori district in the Hiiraan region after al-Shabab militants launched a large-scale ass...

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