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SSC-Khaatumo defends federal ties, says no need to consult Puntland

SSC-Khaatumo defends federal ties, says no need to consult Puntland

MAY 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The SSC-Khaatumo administration has dismissed recent criticism from Puntland, saying it is under no obligation to consult the Punt...

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Somali army kills at least 50 Al-Shabaab fighters in heavy fighting along Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border

Somali army kills at least 50 Al-Shabaab fighters in heavy fighting along Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border

MAY 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, in collaboration with local community fighters, killed at least 50 Al-Shabaab militants in heavy fightin...

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SSC-Khatumo leader arrives in Mogadishu for National Consultative Council meeting

SSC-Khatumo leader arrives in Mogadishu for National Consultative Council meeting

MAY 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The leader of the SSC-Khatumo Regional State, Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday ahead of the upco...

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Somali defense minister says Taiwan violated sovereignty with planned Somaliland visit

Somali defense minister says Taiwan violated sovereignty with planned Somaliland visit

MAY 04, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said Saturday that the federal government’s recent decision to ban Taiwan-issued...

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Somalia–Türkiye hydrocarbon deal a boost to tapping vast resources - minister

Somalia–Türkiye hydrocarbon deal a boost to tapping vast resources - minister

MAY 04, 2025

Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Dahir Shire Mohamed, has hailed the country’s new hydrocarbon partnership with Türkiye as ...

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Over 45,000 affected by Somalia flash floods since mid-April, UN says

Over 45,000 affected by Somalia flash floods since mid-April, UN says

MAY 04, 2025

More than 45,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Somalia since mid-April, the United Nations said, with at least four people killed in th...

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Premier League: Arsenal pays price, Villa and City both win

Premier League: Arsenal pays price, Villa and City both win

MAY 04, 2025

Arsenal paid the price for looking ahead to next week's Champions League semifinal return leg away to Paris Saint Germain on Saturday when Mikel Artet...

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Terror reigns as Kenya-Somalia border turns into war playground

Terror reigns as Kenya-Somalia border turns into war playground

MAY 04, 2025

The recent killing of five Special Operations Group (SOG) members and injuries suffered by eight officers have renewed fears over the resurgence of te...

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Sudan’s RSF conducts first drone attack on Port Sudan, army spokesperson says

Sudan’s RSF conducts first drone attack on Port Sudan, army spokesperson says

MAY 04, 2025

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone attack on a military air base and other facilities in the vicinity of Port Sudan...

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La Liga: Barca dodges Vallaolid scare for three vital points

La Liga: Barca dodges Vallaolid scare for three vital points

MAY 04, 2025

FC Barcelona survived a difficult night away to bottom of the table and already relegated Valladolid to open a seven-point lead over Real Madrid at th...

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