Heavy fighting today in Hiiraan region
Reports from the western Hiiraan region indicate that members of Al-Shabaab launched an attack this morning on a base where federal forces are located in the Coomaad area of Matabaan district.
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15 November 2026
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Hassan Sheikh lays the foundation stone for the National Defense University and the renovation of the National Army Hospital
2 sources · 2 stories
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The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Somali National Defense University and the renovation of the National Army Hospital, which are part of the government's plan to improve the quality, education, and services of the armed forces.
Reports overlap: Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa dhagax-dhigay dhismaha Jaamacadda Difaaca Qaranka, oo hirgelinteedu ku timid aragtida iyo qorshaha Madaxweynaha ee tayeynta aqoonta iyo xirfadaha difaaca dalka, taasi oo soo saari-doonta aqoonyahanno Soomaaliyeed oo leh xirfad iyo karti ay ugu adeegaan difaaca iyo ilaalinta qaranka. Jaamacadda Difaaca Qaranka ayaa
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Xasan Sheekh oo dhagax-dhigay dhismaha Jaamacadda Difaaca Qaranka iyo dib-u-dhiska Isbitaalka Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka
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What did Xamza see during his visit to the ministry?
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The Prime Minister of Somalia, Xamza Cabdi Barre, conducted an inspection at the Ministry of Communications and Technology, which has recently undergone renovations and modernization, with new sections introduced for the development of communication and postal services. The Prime Minister inspected the various sections that the ministry comprises, as there...
Reports overlap: Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Federaalka ee Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ayaa booqasho ku sameeyay xarunta Wasaaradda Isgaarsiinta iyo Teknolojiyadda, oo dhawaan lagu sameeyay dib-u-dhis iyo casriyeyn, laguna soo kordhiyay qaybo cusub oo loogu talagalay horumarinta adeegyada Isgaarsiinta iyo Boostada. Ra’iisul Wasaaraha ayaa booqday qeybaha kala duwan ee ay ka kooban tahay Wasaaraddu, iya
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Ra’iisul Wasaare Xamsa oo kormeeray xarunta Wasaaradda Isgaarsiinta iyo Teknoolojiyadda
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At least 8 killed in militia attack near Kenya-Ethiopia border
1 source · Shabelle Media
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At least eight Somali civilians were killed in an attack allegedly carried out by armed Oromo militiamen in southern Ethiopia near the Kenyan border.
Somalia, Türkiye sign agreement to strengthen family protection and social services
1 source · Hiiraan Online
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Somalia and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on social services, family protection, and the rights of women and children.
Somalia and China discuss cooperation on mineral exploration and geological mapping
1 source · Shabelle Media
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Somalia and China discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in geological surveys and mineral resource identification during a meeting.
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Amud iyo Abasa waxay burburinayaan sawirka ah in gudaha dhulka Soomaalida uu ahaa meel aan magaalooyin joogto ahi ka jirin. Qarniyo ka hor, boqolaal guri oo dhagax ah, masaajiddo, qabuuro iyo dhismayaal waaweyn oo casri ah ayaa ka samaysnaa galbeedka Somaliland, waxayna aad ugu xirnaayeen ganacsiga iyo dhaqaalaha Geeska Afrika.
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Federaal Mise Dalnimo Gaar ah? Puntland oo Taagan Isgoys Siyaasadeed
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Hadalka Madaxweyne Siciid Deni ee ah in Puntland isu maamulayso sidii dowlad madax-bannaan wuxuu dib u soo nooleeyey dood weyn: haddii heshiiskii federaalku sii burburo, ma dan baa ugu jirta Puntland inay u dhaqaaqdo dalnimo gaar ah? Dooddu waxay leedahay fursado muuqda—laakiin sidoo kale khataro culus.
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Somalia hosts IGAD conflict early warning meeting in Mogadishu for first time
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Lewis Hamilton expresses concern over the destruction being carried out by Israel in Gaza
Puntland Post
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Somalia and India discuss strengthening bilateral defence cooperation
2 sources · 2 stories
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Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has held talks with a senior Indian delegation in Mogadishu on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was led by Sripriya Ranganathan, India’s Secretary for Consular, Passport and Overseas Indian Affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs.
Reports overlap: MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has held talks with a senior Indian delegation in Mogadishu on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was led by Sripriya Ranganathan, India’s Secretary for Consular, Passport and Overseas Indian Affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs. The meeting, held…
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Somalia seeks Indian visa processing facility in Mogadishu as countries strengthen diplomatic ties
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Makane clan joins growing opposition to Hirshabelle administration in Hiiraan region
2 sources · 2 stories
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Armed Macawisley militia fighters from the Afar Makane clan staged a show of force in Beledweyne on Saturday, declaring their opposition to the Hirshabelle administration and pledging support for Hawadle traditional leader Ugaas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan.
Reports overlap: Beledweyne (Caasimada Online) – Mowjad cusub oo looga soo horjeedo maamulka HirShabeelle ayaa ka soo cusboonaatay gobolka Hiiraan kadib markii beesha Afar Makane ay magaalada Beledweyne kusoo bandhigtay ciidamo hubeysan oo ka tirsan Macawisleyda. Ciidamadan oo wata hubka AK47 waxaa sidoo kale safafkooda ka dhex muuqday haween hubeysan, kuwaas oo sheegay inay diidan yihiin maamulka…
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Makane clan joins growing opposition to Hirshabelle administration in Hiiraan region
Why it matters: The article highlights a growing opposition movement that could affect the political landscape in the Hiiraan region.
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Somalia and India Begin First Foreign Office Consultations in Mogadishu
3 sources · 6 stories
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H.E. Hassan Mohamed Ali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today welcomed an Indian delegation to the Ministry’s headquarters.
Reports overlap: Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Wasiir Ku-xigeenka Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Soomaaliya, Xasan Maxamed Cali (Nadaara) ayaa heshiis is-afgarad (MoU) oo ku saabsan wadatashiyada siyaasadeed la saxiixday Marwo Sripriya Ranganathan, Xoghayaha (CPV & OIA) ee Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Hindiya. Heshiiskan ayaa lagu xoojinayaa wadatashiyada siyaasadeed iyo xiriirka diblomaasiyadeed ee ka dhexeeya Soomaa
Sources differ: Hiiraanweyn: emphasizes Maxeey Soomaaliya kala hadashay Wafigii ka socday Dowladda Hindiya ee Muqdisho soo gaaray.?
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