GOOBJOOG NEWS|BAIDOA: Somalia’s electoral process entered a significant new phase on Saturday as elections officially opened in the South West State, where 394 parliamentary candidates have been cleared to contest…
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes South West Interim Leader Receives National Electoral Commission Delegation in Baidoa
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Mogadishu (WDN) – Questions are mounting over the arrest and detention of several young people from Dayniile District following clashes between residents and police forces during a violent confrontation in the Warlalis area, where locals reportedly resisted eviction efforts. The arrests come after tensions erupted in Dayniile following clashes between security forces and residents who... The post
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: MOGADISHU — Somali opposition lawmaker Caano Nuug said that opposition politicians stand with residents displaced from Mogadishu, accusing the government of demolishing homes belonging to poor families. The MP described the destruction of houses inhabited by low-income residents as “unfortunate,” alleging that authorities carried out demolitions at night, leaving civilian families without shelter. He […]
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The Federal Government of Somalia has reported significant advancements in justice sector reforms during a symposium in Mogadishu, attended by various high-ranking officials and lawmakers.
Reports overlap: GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday highlighted major progress in justice sector reforms during a high-level symposium in Mogadishu attended by senior state officials, lawmakers…
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: Focuses on the progress highlighted during the symposium.
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GENEVA — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, led a high-level delegation at the 52nd session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, where the government presented its human rights achievements over the past four and a half years. The Somali delegation addressed representatives from 108 countries during […]
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s national human rights commission and the United Nations have agreed to deepen cooperation on human rights monitoring, institutional reform and public accountability systems. The agreement…
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GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU Somalia’s Federal Government has announced plans to construct modern residential estates for 12,000 families, in what could become one of the country’s largest urban housing and resettlement projects…
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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday approved new regulations governing private security services and reviewed the growing economic impact of regional instability, including disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.
Sources differ: Radio Dalsan: Somalia’s federal cabinet today approved new security regulations and reviewed stark new data showing a 40% drop in imports and double-digit inflation in food and healthcare costs, following disruptions to shipping through the strategic Hormuz Strait. The weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Mogadishu, highlights how global geopolitical tensions are now […]
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Istanbul (Caasimada Online) – The Turkish government plans to test its first intercontinental missile in Somalia by the end of this year, according to Bloomberg, marking a significant step for Ankara in enhancing its long-range missile capabilities. The missile, named Yildirimhan, was unveiled on Tuesday during the SAHA defense exhibition in Istanbul. The post Turkey to Test Intercontinental Missile in Somalia appeared first on Caasimada Online.
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Burkina Faso – Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), who is on an official visit to Burkina Faso, held a special meeting with the Leader of the Burkina Faso Government, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The Minister conveyed an official message from the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Reports overlap: Fartaag oo Burkina Faso kula wadatay argagixisada Ouagadougou, – Wasiirka Amniga Gudaha Soomaaliya, Mudane Cabdullaahi Sheekh Ismaaciil (Fartaag), ayaa caawa kulan gaar ah la yeeshay Hoggaamiyaha Guud ee Dowladda Burkina Faso, Kabtan Ibrahim Traoré, halkaas oo uu u gudbiyay farriin rasmi ah oo ka timid Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, taasoo diiradda lagu saaray xoojinta [
Sources differ: Radio Dalsan: Focuses on the security cooperation aspect and the specific mention of the fight against terrorism in Ouagadougou.
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Reports overlap: Baydhaba (Caasimada Online) – Guddiga Madaxa-bannaan ee Doorashooyinka Qaranka iyo Soohdimaha ayaa war cusub kasoo saaray howlaha la xiriira tirinta codadka doorashooyinka qof iyo cod ee ka dhacay maamulka Koonfur Galbeed. Doorashooyinkan oo lagu dooranayay xubnaha goleyaasha deegaanka iyo baarlamaanka Koonfur Galbeed ayaa ka qabsoomay 13 degmo oo ka tirsan maamulkaasi, iyadoo guddigu uu sheegay [
Sources differ: Caasimada Online: Fokuska ayaa ah isbedelka siyaasadeed ee Galmudug iyo Villa Somalia, iyadoo sidoo kale la xusay xaaladda amni ee Muqdisho iyo dagaalka ka dhacay Dayniile.
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Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Turkey's defence industries chief Haluk Görgün during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul, discussing defense and security cooperation and military capacity-building.
Reports overlap: Ankara (Caasimada Online) – Dowladda Turkiga ayaa si adag u beenisay eedeymo sheegaya inay tahay “gumeystaha cusub” ee Soomaaliya, iyadoo ku adkeysatay in xiriirka kala dhexeeya Soomaaliya uu ku dhisan yahay iskaashi, dan wadaag iyo taageero saaxiibtinimo. Cemalettin Kani Torun oo ah mudane ka tirsan Baarlamaanka Turkiga ayaa sheegay in Ankara ay mar walba ixtiraamto […] The post Turkiga ma
Sources differ: Emphasis On Partnership: The first two stories focus on the meeting with Turkey, while the third story introduces a separate discussion with Sudan's Defence Minister, highlighting broader regional security cooperation.
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The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, reflecting changing geopolitical dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.
Reports overlap: GOOBJOOG NEWS|WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing to lift sanctions imposed on Eritrea, in a move analysts say reflects changing geopolitical dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa…
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: Focuses on the broader geopolitical implications of the sanctions lift.
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Xamsa shared sustainable solutions to hunger with WFP in Mogadishu, Wednesday – The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mr. Xamsa Cabdi Barre, today received a high-level delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP), led by Matthew Hollingworth, the assistant for projects, as both sides discussed how to find sustainable solutions to hunger, […]
Reports overlap: Muqdisho, Arbaco, 06 Maajo 2026: — Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ayaa xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay wafdi heer sare ah oo ka socday Hay’adda Cuntada Adduunka (WFP), oo uu hoggaaminayey Mudane Matthew Hollingworth, oo ah ku xigeenka Maareeyaha Guud ee WFP, oo ay ka wada hadleen sidii xal waara loogu heli […]
MOGADISHU — The Shabelle Media Network (SMN) on Wednesday marked its 24th anniversary, celebrating more than two decades of broadcasting in one of the world’s most perilous environments for journalists. Founded on May 6, 2002, the network has evolved into a cornerstone of the Somali media landscape, providing news and community services across radio, television, […]
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BAHDO, Somalia – The Somali National Army, backed by local militia fighters, carried out a large-scale operation on Wednesday in Boorey area, about 120 kilometres from Bahdo in the central Mudug region, killing at least 13 Al-Shabaab members, including senior commanders, military officials said. The operation was part of three coordinated offensives underway in […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: New Delhi, (SONNA) — The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to India, who is also the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa, held a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart in India, Mahishini Colonne, at the Sri Lankan Embassy in New Delhi. During the meeting, Ambassador Odowa expressed his appreciation for […]
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday appointed Abdifitah Qasim Mohamud as the new Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, replacing Daud Aweis Jama.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has denied reports claiming it expelled the United Arab Emirates ambassador, dismissing the allegations as false and misleading.
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Mogadishu – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia today received Ambassador Mohamed Ibrahim Yusuf at his office, who came for a farewell visit after the end of his term as the Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Somalia. The Minister thanked the Ambassador for his role in strengthening the fraternal relations between Somalia […]
Reports overlap: Wasiirka Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Cabdisalaam Cabdi Cali ayaa maanta xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay Safiirkii Hore ee Dowladda Walaalahana nahay ee Jabuuti, Mudane Maxamed Ibraahim Yuusuf, oo ugu yimid booqasho iyo sagootin, taasoo ku aadan dhammaadka muddadiisii shaqo ee uu ka ahaa Safiirka Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti u fadhiyay Dalka
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GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: Somalia and Egypt have reaffirmed their growing diplomatic ties following talks between Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed…
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MOGADISHU, May 6, 2026 – Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met senior officials from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday to discuss long-term solutions to food insecurity, drought and recurrent climate shocks. The delegation was led by WFP Deputy Executive Director Matthew Hollingworth, according to a statement. Barre briefed the officials on […]