South West State of Somalia is set to hold local council and representative elections tomorrow, May 10, in 13 districts across the regions of Bay, Bakool, and Lower Shabelle. Preparations for the polling are actively ongoing as citizens prepare to participate in the electoral process.
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Reports overlap: Mogadishu (SONNA) – The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) has provided an update on the ongoing vote-counting process following the one-person, one-vote elections for members of the local councils and the South West State House of Representatives held across 13 districts in South West State. NIEC Chairperson Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan said the process […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Abdi Mursal: I Am 70 Years Old, and This Public Election Has Brought Me Hope and a Brighter Future
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Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The talks between the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Future Council have ended without results, while the international community has made significant efforts to reach a consensus solution to overcome the ongoing crisis. These talks have been ongoing for three consecutive days inside the Xalane camp, with the last meeting held yesterday...
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Reports overlap: Safiirka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya u fadhiya Masar ahna ergeyga joogtada ah ee Jaamacadda Carabta, Cali Cabdi Awaare, ayaa sheegay in dowladda Soomaaliya ay sii waddo dadaallo iyo xiriirro xooggan oo lagu dedejinayo sii deynta badmaaxiinta Masaarida ah ee lagu afduubtay markabka shidaalka qaada ee “M/T Eureka”. Wuxuu xusay in ay socdaan wada-shaqeyn iyo dhaq-dhaqaaqyo heerar […]
[Nile Post] On May 6, the Somali National News Agency reported that 13 members of what it described as the Khawarij militias, including senior commanders, were killed in a planned military operation carried out by the national army in cooperation with local resistance forces in the Mudug region.
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Sources differ: Wardheer News: emphasizes Mogadishu Land Crisis Turns Deadly as Government Faces Accusations of Using Force Against Civilians
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Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mr. Xamsa Cabdi Barre held an important meeting with the High Committee and Management of the National Leadership Academy (NLA), which works on the development...
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Reports overlap: Muqdisho – Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ayaa la-xisaabtan iyo qiimeyn ku sameeyay Wasaaradaha Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, iyadoo diiradda lagu saaray waxqabadka wasaarad kasta iyo heerka laga gaaray qorshayaashii iyo ballanqaadyadii loo dejiyay. Qiimeyntan ayaa lagu eegay shaqooyinkii qabsoomay intii lagu jiray sanadkan, caqabadi
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Members of the Galmudug Parliament held a press conference today, May 11, 2026, in Mogadishu to discuss their position on the political changes...
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Reports overlap: May 23(Jowhar)-Masar ayaa Khamiistii si adag u cambaareysay furitaanka waxa loogu yeeray “safaaradda” ee loogu magac daray “Jamhuuriyadda Gobolka Waqooyi Galbeed ee Soomaaliya” ee Qudus oo la haysto, iyadoo sheegtay in tallaabadani ay jebinayso sharciga caalamiga ah iyo qaraarro badan oo la xiriira sharcinimada caalamiga ah, sida ay sheegtay wasaaradda arrimaha dibadda. War
Sources differ: Somali National TV: emphasizes Guddiga Doorashooyinka oo soo saaray go’aanno ku aaddan sida ay u dhaceyso doorashada KGS
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Sunday, 6 Sep 2026 {HMC} The Commander of the Somali National Army today visited the 1st Division Headquarters of the Gorgor Commandos, where he spoke with the officers and troops of the 21st Battalion. The Commander urged the troops to carry out their national duties efficiently, maintain discipline and unity within the army, and to remain on alert and […] The post The Commander of the Somali National Army Visits the 1st Division Headquarters of the Gorgor Commandos. appeared first on HMC Somalia News.
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Reports overlap: Muqdisho – Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, ahna Taliyaha Guud ee Ciidamada Qalabka Sida, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa kormeer shaqo ku tagay Taliska Qaybta 1-aad ee Kumaandooska Gorgor ee Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, halkaasi oo ay ku sugnaayeen cutubyo ka tirsan Guutada 21-aad ee Gorgor, kuwaas oo dhowaan soo dhammaystay tababar heer sare ah. Madaxweyne […]
Sources differ: Hiiraanweyn: emphasizes Taliyaha Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed oo booqasho shaqo ku tegay Taliska Qaybta 1-aad ee Kumaandooska Gorgor.
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World football governing body FIFA has taken an exceptional decision regarding the compensation of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after his World Cup participation was disrupted by his denial of entry into the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. The 34-year-old was deported after an 11-hour interrogation by immigration officials in Miami, preventing him […] The post FIFA to
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Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Somali FIFA referee denied entry to US ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Doloow (HOL) — Protests against Somali federal government were held Saturday in Garbahaarrey and Doolow districts of Gedo region following a drone attack on the residence of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub.
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Sources differ: Hiiraanweyn: emphasizes More news emerges about airstrike that wounded Commander Shub.
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Baidoa (HOL) — South West State authorities said Thursday that regional forces repelled an al-Shabab attack in Baidoa, killing more than 40 militants after the group launched an assault from two directions using vehicles packed with explosives.
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Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Heavy fighting erupts in Somalia’s Baidoa as rival forces clash
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Sources close to the General Hospital in Baydhabo told the BBC that around 25 people with various injuries have been admitted to the hospital.
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Reports overlap: Jimco 4 Sep 2026 {HMC} Madaxtooyada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya ayaa sheegtay in ciidamadeeda ay ka hortageen weerar ay Al-Shabaab ku qaadeen magaalada Baydhabo, iyadoo sheegtay in weerarka lagu dilay in ka badan 40 xubnood oo ka tirsan Al-Shabaab. War-saxaafadeed ay soo saartay Madaxtooyada Koonfur Galbeed ayaa lagu sheegay in kooxda Al-Shabaab ay weerarka soo qaaday […] The post Maamulka Ko
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Joint security operations continue in Mogadishu as the government intensifies its crackdown on illegal arms. Today, security forces recovered a massive stockpile of weapons from the Elite Hotel, seizing a significant cache of unauthorized military hardware. The state is systematically dismantling private military infrastructures that have previously threatened the urban securi
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Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Federal Government of Somalia strongly condemns unfortunate incident in Mogadishu’s Howlwadaag district
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MOGADISHU — Heavy fighting broke out Sunday in an area between the districts of Gubadleey in Mogadishu and Warsheekh in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region after federal government forces arrived to conduct an operation targeting what authorities described as illegally held weapons, local sources said. According to preliminary reports, the clashes involved Somali government troops […]
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Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Armed clashes erupt in Mogadishu as Somalia political crisis deepens
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday opened a development investment conference in Mogadishu, calling for greater investment to help the country move from recovery toward sustainable economic growth. The conference, hosted by the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB), brought together government officials, business leaders, private-sector executives
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The independent electoral commission of South West State, Somalia, announced the results of the recent elections. The JSP party emerged victorious, securing a majority in the regional parliament with 51 seats.
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Reports overlap: The elections were held to fill seats in the regional parliament of South West State.
Sources differ: Caasimada Online: emphasizes the role of the independent electoral commission in announcing the results.
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The Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, received the Commander of Special Operations for the United States in Africa, General Tudor, with the meeting focusing on strengthening security cooperation and military operations.
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May 12(Jowhar) The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today participated in the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Uganda, Mr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held in the city of Kampala. President Hassan Sheikh extended congratulations to the re-elected President of Uganda, wishing that his new leadership brings success, development, and prosperity to the people and the country.
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Reports overlap: Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud is leading a delegation.
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes the delegation's purpose for the visit. Puntland Post: highlights the significance of the trip in the context of regional relations.
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Clashes broke out in Mogadishu between federal government forces and opposition-aligned groups, leading to international calls for restraint from the US and UK. Following mediation by community elders, the fighting appeared to subside.
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Reports overlap: Heavy fighting occurred between government forces and opposition groups in Mogadishu.
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes international concern and calls for dialogue.
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The Puntland administration and the United States have announced the successful execution of an operation against Al-Shabaab that took place in the Al-Madow-Golis mountains, specifically in the Markad area, where a site used for storing weapons and military supplies was targeted.
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Reports overlap: Taliska Mareykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM) ayaa Jimcihii soo saaray bayaan si weyn uga hor imanaya sheegashadii ay Puntland Khamiistii ka sameysay howlgal lagu beegsaday kayd hub oo Al-Shabaab ku lahayd gobolka Sanaag.Puntland ayaa 17-kii September sheegtay in howlgalka ka dhacay buuraha Golis ee deegaanka Cal-Madow lagu fuliyey iskaashi iyo isku-duwid…
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Puntland iyo Mareykanka oo xaqiijiyay hawlgal ka dhan ah Al-Shabaab oo ka dhacay Al-Madow
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Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) May Allah have mercy on them, in the past hours, Mohamed Aweys Muudey (King of Central) and Hassan Kaafi Abdirahman (Qoyste) have died, both of whom were veteran journalists who worked during difficult times. Journalist King of Central died yesterday in a hospital located in Germany, after suffering serious injuries from an attack...
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Reports overlap: Sida ay tabiyeen warbaahinta qaar nin Soomaali ah ayaa tooreey ku dhuftay, kadibna dhaawac ka soo gaaray tooreyda ayuu u geeriyooday Boqorka.