Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups A rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country. Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate, was originally charged with insult
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Banadir Regional Court Sentences Female Tuk-Tuk driver to Three Years in Prison
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MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Commander of the Somali National Army Support Command (XDS), Brigadier General Mohamed Mahmoud Hussein (Garabey), received the Commander of the TURKSOM Training School, General Sabahattin Kalkan, at the Support Command headquarters. The meeting between the two commanders focused on how to further strengthen the cooperation and collaboration between the XDS Support Command and the Training School.
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Dhuusamareeb, Somalia — Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, arrived in Dhuusamareeb on Wednesday for an official visit to Galmudug State amid increasing political attention surrounding the region’s upcoming presidential election.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Somali Prime Minister Arrives in Galmudug for Talks With Regional President
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Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have announced new security measures, including restrictions targeting armed groups and certain federal government officials.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities
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Benghazi, Libya (HOL) — Authorities in eastern Libya have banned citizens of Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia from entering areas under their control, a move likely aimed at curbing migration through the country toward Europe.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Eastern Libya Bans Entry of Nationals From Four African Countries Amid Migration Crackdown
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Dhusamareb (HOL) — Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor and National Intelligence and Security Agency Director Mahad Salad have reached a preliminary understanding after days of talks on Galmudug’s upcoming election, sources familiar with the discussions said.
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Mogadishu, Somalia — 24 June: The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia following a brief pause in operations, carrying out a series of attacks against Al-Shabaab militants in coordination with Somali government forces, according to U.S. military officials.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes U.S. Resumes Air Strikes in Somalia After Brief Lull, AFRICOM Says
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MOGADISHU, June 23 – Somalia on Tuesday welcomed a memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive step toward reducing tensions, strengthening dialogue and promoting regional stability. In a statement issued in Mogadishu, the Somali government praised both countries for choosing diplomacy and negotiations as a means […]
Las Anod (HOL) — Northeastern Regional State officials said the situation in Ari-Addeeye is now stable after renewed clan fighting killed more than 20 people and left others wounded.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Communications Authority and the International Finance Corporation opened the first Somalia Submarine Cable Landing Technical Working Group workshop on Monday.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes National Communications Authority Convenes First Somalia Submarine Cable Technical Working Group Workshop
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Baidoa (WDN) — The conflict in South West State took a dramatic new turn as forces loyal to former South West President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) launched another bold assault on Baidoa, the region’s political capital, underscoring the resilience and growing reach of an insurgent-style campaign that continues to challenge the authority of the Federal... The post Laftagareen’
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Clashes Erupt Near Baidoa Between SNA Forces and Fighters Loyal to Former Southwest Leader
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Mogadishu (HOL) - Journalists' leaders from across Eastern Africa have pledged to strengthen fact-based and ethical reporting on migration and labour mobility following a regional meeting held in Mombasa, Kenya, from 18 to 20 June 2026.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Media Leaders Commit to Fact-Based Migration Reporting Across Eastern Africa
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MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development has strongly condemned what it described as a “barbaric” assault on the dignity and rights of a Somali young woman, after footage of the incident was widely shared on social media. In a statement, the ministry said the act violated Islamic principles, Somali cultural […]
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Public anger grows after video shows alleged abuse of Somali girl in Mogadishu
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NAROK, Kenya, June 22 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an unannounced visit to Kenya on Sunday, holding face-to-face talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in the southwestern town of Narok, as regional leaders grapple with mounting concerns over security and the future of international support for Somalia. According to Somalia’s presidency, the […]
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes Somali President Holds Unannounced Talks in Kenya Amid Political Tensions
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MOGADISHU – Somalia’s National Assembly has begun a leadership transition after its former speaker, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), formally handed over duties following his election as leader of South West State, officials said Saturday. The Standing Committee of the House of the People held an extraordinary meeting at the Villa Hargeisa parliamentary complex […]
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Sadia Yasin to serve as acting Somali lower house Speaker
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Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 44,000 students sat for Somalia’s 2026 National Secondary School Certificate Examination on Saturday, education officials said.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Somali PM launches 2026 national exams, says education remains key government priority
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The Federal Government of Somalia has issued its first public statement on the ongoing conflict in the Adhi-Adeeye area of the Sool region, where clashes between two local clans have resulted in casualties and injuries.
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Four killed in Jalalaqsi clan clash, Hirshabelle minister says
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Baku, Azerbaijan (HOL) — Somalia and the Islamic Development Bank Group signed a three-year cooperation framework Friday to guide $45 million in development financing for Somalia from 2026 to 2028.
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, took part in a side event held during the 11th Ocean Conference, where participants discussed strengthening marine science, research and ocean knowledge, the ministry said. The meeting brought together Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya, ministerial-level delegations, officials from the African Union and experts [&#
ISLAMABAD – Somalia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Noor Mohamed Hassan, and diplomats from the Somali embassy took part in celebrations marking Africa Day 2026, organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (ISSI) through its Centre for Africa, Middle East and Afghanistan (CAMEA). The event was attended by former Pakistani foreign minister Khurram Dastgir Khan […]