Somalia’s government says at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a series of airstrikes carried out by the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), with support from international partners, in the Middle Shabelle region this week.
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Somali army kill 30 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle region
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Mogadishu (WDN) – In a major breakthrough for international law enforcement cooperation, Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested Abdikarim Eidleh, a fugitive accused by U.S. authorities of playing a central role in the multi-million-dollar Feeding Our Future fraud scandal—one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in American history. The Office of... Th
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Suspect in Minnesota fraud case arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
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The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today made a visit to the city of Djibouti, the capital of Djibouti, where...
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Republic of Somalia announced today that Somalia has officially joined 15 international agreements and legal instruments related to the seas, a step described as the largest modernization of the maritime legal system since the country gained independence […].
Reports overlap: Wasaaradda Dekedaha iyo Gaadiidka Badda ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa maanta ku dhawaaqday go’aanka Dowladda Federaalka…
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Soomaaliya oo ku biirtay 15 heshiis oo caalami ah, kuna dhaqaaqday casriyeyn taariikhi ah oo lagu sameeyay nidaamka sha...
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Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, has denied reports that he was refused entry and deported from Kenya, describing the allegations as unfounded.
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Kenya deports Somali deputy prime minister after immigration dispute, sources say
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Dhusamareeb (WDN) – Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoorqoor) has officially announced his withdrawal from the upcoming presidential election, ending weeks of speculation over whether he would seek another term. Sources in Dhuusamareeb said Qoorqoor made the announcement late Friday, confirming that he would not contest the election to choose Galmudug’s next president. According to...
The European Union has introduced temporary restrictions on Schengen visa applications for Somali citizens, citing what it described as insufficient cooperation by Somalia in accepting the return of nationals ordered to leave EU member states.
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes EU tightens visa rules for Somali citizens over readmission concerns
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The first-degree court of the Banaadir region today sentenced Sacdiyo Macallin Cali (Sacdiyo Bajaaj) to three years in prison...
Reports overlap: Maxkamaddu waxay sheegtay inay ku heshay dambiyadii ay xeer ilaalintu ku soo oogtay, qareennadeedana waxay sheegeen inay racfaan ka qaadanayaan xukunka
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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DHUUSAMAREEB – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamse Abdi Barre, arrived in the city of Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug, on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed. The President of the Galmudug Government, Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor Qoor), received the Prime Minister at Ugaas Nuur Airport, where officials from the Galmudug administration and various sectors of the community were present.
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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Garoowe – The Ministry of Security and DDR of Puntland has issued a press release announcing new decisions related to security, combating trafficking, and the movement of officials and forces in Puntland regions. These decisions came from a meeting held by the Puntland Security Committee and the collaborating ministries, stating that security is being strengthened.
Reports overlap: Garoowe – Wasaaradda Amniga iyo DDR-ta Dowladda Puntland ayaa soo saartay war-saxaafadeed ay ku shaacisay go’aanno cusub oo la xiriira amniga, la-dagaallanka tahriibka, iyo dhaqdhaqaaqa mas’uuliyiinta iyo ciidamada ku sugan deegaannada Puntland. Go’aannadan ayaa ka soo baxay shir ay yeesheen Guddiga Amniga Puntland iyo wasaaradaha la shaqeeya, waxaana lagu sheegay in lagu xoojinayo amniga [
The Deputy Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Information, Najiib Barkhadle Warsame, stated that Puntland has a responsibility to address what happened in the region... Read more
Reports overlap: Xukuumadda Puntland ayaa shaacisay in mas’uuliyadi ka saaran tahay wax ka qabashada colaaddii ka dhacday deegaanka…
Sources differ: Puntland Post: emphasizes Puntland oo sheegtay in waajib ka saaran yahay wax ka qabashada colaada Sool
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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