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Spain takes command of EU’s anti-piracy mission off Somalia

Spain takes command of EU’s anti-piracy mission off Somalia

JUN 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Spain has officially taken command of the European Union’s long-running counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia, as Re...

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Iran strikes back at Israel with missiles in deadliest attack in decades

Iran strikes back at Israel with missiles in deadliest attack in decades

JUN 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Iran launched a barrage of at least 80 ballistic missiles at central and northern Israel early Sunday, killing 10 people and wound...

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Former Foreign Minister slams Somali government over letter targeting C6+ framework

Former Foreign Minister slams Somali government over letter targeting C6+ framework

JUN 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad has strongly criticized a recent letter from the Somali government that...

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Mogadishu mayor dismisses long-serving Warta Nabadda commissioner

Mogadishu mayor dismisses long-serving Warta Nabadda commissioner

JUN 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, on Saturday dismissed Zeynab Mahmoud Wa...

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President Mohamud urges national self-reliance in security and governance

President Mohamud urges national self-reliance in security and governance

JUN 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on citizens to actively support the building of effective governance, emphasizin...

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Gunmen kill at least 100 people in Nigeria's Benue state, Amnesty International says

Gunmen kill at least 100 people in Nigeria's Benue state, Amnesty International says

JUN 15, 2025

At least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen on a village in Nigeria's central Benue state, Amnesty International Nigeria said Saturday...

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Messi’s Inter Miami held by Al Ahly at FIFA Club World Cup

Messi’s Inter Miami held by Al Ahly at FIFA Club World Cup

JUN 15, 2025

Lionel Messi led a strong second-half resurgence from Inter Miami in a surprisingly thrilling 0-0 draw with Al Ahly in Group A to open the FIFA Club W...

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Two Kenya air force officers killed in Kwale plane crash

Two Kenya air force officers killed in Kwale plane crash

JUN 15, 2025

Two Kenya Air Force officers were on Saturday, June 14, killed in a plane crash in Kwale County....

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Kenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody

Kenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody

JUN 15, 2025

When the policemen came for Albert Ojwang - the Kenyan blogger whose death in custody sparked protests this week and prompted a rare acknowledgement o...

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Puntland leader rejects politically-motivated projects, reaffirms commitment to transparency

Puntland leader rejects politically-motivated projects, reaffirms commitment to transparency

JUN 14, 2025

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday reaffirmed that his administration would not allow development project...

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