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U.S. aid freeze deepens suffering among Somalia's internally displaced

U.S. aid freeze deepens suffering among Somalia's internally displaced

APR 14, 2025

In the dusty plains of Al-Hidaya camp on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, mothers sit outside makeshift shelters, shielding their childr...

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Somalia recognizes SSC-Khaatumo, invites leader to national consultative council

Somalia recognizes SSC-Khaatumo, invites leader to national consultative council

APR 14, 2025

Las Anod (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has officially recognized SSC-Khaatumo as a federal administration, placing it alongside the country...

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Somalia proposes port access for U.S. military, Ali Balcad confirms

Somalia proposes port access for U.S. military, Ali Balcad confirms

APR 14, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has formally offered the United States access to three of its most strategic ports—Mogadishu, Kismayo, and Berbera—as ...

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Somaliland leverages Trump ties to pursue U.S. recognition

Somaliland leverages Trump ties to pursue U.S. recognition

APR 14, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland officials say the United States is rethinking its longstanding "One Somalia" policy, citing growing U.S. interest in dir...

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Starlink launches in Somalia, expanding satellite internet to underserved regions

Starlink launches in Somalia, expanding satellite internet to underserved regions

APR 14, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is now operational in Somalia after the federal government issued a license on...

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Prime Minister Barre launches eight major development projects in Las Anod town

Prime Minister Barre launches eight major development projects in Las Anod town

APR 14, 2025

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday officially laid the foundation stone for eight major development projects in Las A...

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President Mohamud invites SSC-Khaatumo leader to NCC meeting in Mogadishu

President Mohamud invites SSC-Khaatumo leader to NCC meeting in Mogadishu

APR 14, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally invited Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), leader of the interim SSC-Khaatumo...

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Man United loses to Newcastle and can’t avoid a club low points tally in the Premier League

Man United loses to Newcastle and can’t avoid a club low points tally in the Premier League

APR 14, 2025

Andre Onana was left out of Sunday’s Premier League game against Newcastle following the goalkeeper’s latest high-profile errors for the club, but...

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Trump vows support for Somalia against Houthis, cites new U.S. military directive

Trump vows support for Somalia against Houthis, cites new U.S. military directive

APR 14, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday vowed to support Somalia against the Houthi movement, warning that American forces had been ...

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Somalia launches national voter registration campaign

Somalia launches national voter registration campaign

APR 14, 2025

Somalia launched a national voter registration campaign Sunday in the capital Mogadishu, marking a major step ahead of contentious local elections set...

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