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Puntland establishes own ID agency, rejects federal program

Puntland establishes own ID agency, rejects federal program

APR 09, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland has launched its own civilian identification authority, intensifying its standoff with Somalia’s federal government over t...

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Exclusive: Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say

Exclusive: Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say

APR 09, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reinstate at least six recently canceled U.S. foreign aid ...

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Somalia deputy PM visits wounded troops, urges public to support fight against al-Shabab

Somalia deputy PM visits wounded troops, urges public to support fight against al-Shabab

APR 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdisalaan Abdi Ali visited wounded soldiers in Mogadishu hospitals on Wednesday, pledgin...

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Somali forces recapture Geelgub in Middle Shabelle after fierce battle With Al-Shabaab

Somali forces recapture Geelgub in Middle Shabelle after fierce battle With Al-Shabaab

APR 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by local militia fighters, successfully recaptured the Geelgub area in the Middle Shabel...

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AUSSOM condemns Al-Shabaab attack on AU troops in Hirshabelle's Buurane village

AUSSOM condemns Al-Shabaab attack on AU troops in Hirshabelle's Buurane village

APR 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has strongly condemned an attack by Al-Shabaab militants o...

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Somali forces kill at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants in operations across three regions

Somali forces kill at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants in operations across three regions

APR 09, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces, in coordination with local militia fighters, killed at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants in a series of military o...

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SSC-Khaatumo vows to secure Somali PM's visit to Las Anod, rejects Somaliland warnings

SSC-Khaatumo vows to secure Somali PM's visit to Las Anod, rejects Somaliland warnings

APR 09, 2025

Las Anod (HOL) – The SSC-Khaatumo administration has asserted full responsibility for the security of Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre during ...

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Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats

Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats

APR 09, 2025

Iran is ready to engage with the US at talks on Saturday over its nuclear programme "with a view to seal a deal", its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ...

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Kenya central bank surprises with fifth straight rate cut

Kenya central bank surprises with fifth straight rate cut

APR 09, 2025

Kenya's central bank cut its policy rate on Tuesday for the fifth meeting in a row, a surprise move aimed at further stimulating private sector lendin...

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