Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Communications Authority and the National IPv6 Center on Wednesday opened a national workshop in Mogadishu to promote the adoption of next-generation internet technology and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes National Communications Authority and National IPv6 Center Hold Workshop on IPv6 Implementation
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Mogadishu (WDN) – A fierce political contest for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, which its mandate has already expired, has officially begun following the election of Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madobe) as President of South West State on Thursday in Baidoa. A fierce political battle for the position of... The post Race for Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Inte
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Somalia’s Parliament Speaker Wins South West State Presidential Election
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Mandera (HOL) — At least two people were killed and another seriously injured Monday in a suspected cross-border militia attack in Mandera County near the Kenya-Somalia border, police said.
Sources differ: AllAfrica Somalia: emphasizes Two Killed in Suspected Somalia Militia Attack in Mandera
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MOGADISHU – Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, stated that he contacted the Somali international referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan by phone after he was excluded from participating in the 2026 World Cup. Farmaajo expressed his feelings regarding the challenge faced by the referee, praising his efforts and […]
Reports overlap: MUQDISHO – Garsooraha Soomaaliyeed ee heerka caalami, Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan, ayaa markale taariikh cusub u dhigay Soomaaliya iyo guud ahaan qaaradda Afrika, kadib markii loo magacaabay inuu dhex-dhexaadiyo kulanka UEFA Super Cup 2026, oo la qorsheeyay inuu 12-ka Agoosto ka dhaco magaalada Salzburg ee dalka Austria. Kulankan oo ka tirsan tartamada ugu sarreeya kubadda […]
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes Garsooraha Soomaaliga ee Koobka Adduunka oo loo diiday inuu galo Mareykanka
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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
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Somali FIFA referee denied entry to US ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Hassan Aden, today held a key meeting in Mogadishu with Dr. Andrew Mold, Director for East Africa at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The discussions focused on advancing Somalia’s blue economy agenda and strengthening […]
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Mogadishu – The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, held a meeting in Mogadishu with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Somalia, Ambassador Wang Yu. The meeting focused on strengthening the cooperative relationship between Somalia and China, particularly in the areas of defense, military training, and support for the development of security institutions [...].
Reports overlap: Muqdisho – Wasiirka Wasaaradda Amniga Gudaha ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Cabdullaahi Sheekh Ismaaciil (Fartaag), ayaa kulan la yeeshay Safiirka Dowladda Shiinaha ee Soomaaliya, Danjire Wang Yu, iyagoo ka wada hadlay xoojinta xiriirka iskaashi ee u dhexeeya labada dal. Kulanka ayaa diiradda lagu saaray arrimaha amniga, horumarinta awoodda hay’adaha amniga iyo taageerada f
HIIRAAN – The President of the HirShabelle Regional Government, Mr. Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe, held a meeting with the Commander of the 5th Sector of the African Union Mission in Support of and Stabilization of Somalia (AUSSOM), Brigadier General Michel Ndenzako, where they discussed the security situation and strengthening the cooperation between AUSSOM and the Somali Security Forces.
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the XFS, Mr. Ali Yusuf Ali (Xoosh), has officially launched the 3rd Forum of Somali Mayors. The Minister, in a speech delivered at the opening of the forum, highlighted the importance of mayors and local governments in community service and national development. He stated that mayors continuously […]
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, today officially opened the 3rd Somalia Mayors Forum in Mogadishu. In his opening remarks, Minister Hosh emphasized that mayors and district administrations are the frontline responders to the challenges facing communities across Somalia. […]
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr Yusuf Ali Mohamed, chaired a meeting focused on strengthening the protection of Somali children and preventing their recruitment and use in armed conflict. The meeting aimed to accelerate the implementation of the Vancouver Principles, an international framework designed to enhance measures for preventing […]
Reports overlap: Xoghayaha Joogtada ah ee Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga, Mudane Yuusuf Cali Maxamed, ayaa shir-guddoomiyay kulan looga hadlayay xoojinta ilaalinta carruurta Soomaaliyeed iyo ka hortagga in loo adeegsado colaadaha hubeysan ama askareynta. Kulanka ayaa diiradda lagu saaray dardargelinta hirgelinta Mabda’a Vancouver, oo ah hannaan caalami ah oo lagu xoojinayo tallaabooyinka looga hortagayo ka faa’iidaysig
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Defense Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Chairs Key Meeting on Child Protection and Preventing Youth Exploitation in Conf...
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, today launched the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Radio Mogadishu Archive as part of efforts to accelerate the preservation and modernization of Somalia’s historic audio heritage. The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Minister, the […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Minister of Information launches National Workshop on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, met with Ambassador Wang Yu in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities in security and institutional capacity-building. Discussions focused on support for security sector development, professional training, and cooperati
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Somali Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Meets GCC Secretary-General to Strengthen Cooperation
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, received a briefing from the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics on the progress of ongoing efforts to strengthen civil registration services and enhance the implementation of Somalia’s Civil Registration and […]
Reports overlap: Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Cabdisalaam Cabdi Cali, ayaa kulan la qaatay agaasimeyaasha waaxyaha Wasaaradda si dib loogu eego howlaha shaqo ee Wasaaradda loogana wada hadlo mudnaanta diblomaasiyadeed ee muhiimka ah. Wasiirka ayaa agaasimayaasha la wadaagay warbixin ku saabsan dadaallada diblomaasiyadeed ee socda, isagoo sidoo kal
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Interior Minister Receives Update on Progress of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System
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Mogadishu – The Somali National Army, specifically the Danab Commandos, have carried out planned operations in areas of the Lower Shabelle region, targeting locations where the Al-Shabaab group had bases and centers from which they collected illegal taxes from the public, according to military officials.
Reports overlap: BAY – Ciidanka Kumaandooska DANAB ee Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ayaa howlgal qorsheysan ka fuliyay deegaanka Ceel Bashiir oo hoostaga degmada Buur Hakaba ee gobolka Baay, halkaasi oo lagu beegsaday xubno ka tirsan kooxda Al-Shabaab. Intii uu socday howlgalka, ayaa la sheegay in qaar kamid ah xubnihii Al-Shabaab ay isu soo dhiibeen ciidamada, iyadoo sidoo […]
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Human Services said Sunday that one person was killed and 55 others wounded during security-related incidents in Mogadishu on June 3 and 4, according to data collected from hospitals and health facilities across the capital. In a statement, the ministry said the casualty figures were based […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Health Ministry Releases Official Casualty Figures from Mogadishu Security Incidents
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MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces carried out a planned operation in the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab fighters, officials said on Monday. According to a statement, several members of the militant group surrendered during the operation, while troops destroyed facilities allegedly used […]
The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has appointed Ambassador Salad Ali Jeelle as the Senior Advisor to the President. Salad Ali... Read more
Reports overlap: Madaxweynaha Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa Danjire Salaad Cali Jeelle u magacaabay Lataliyaha Sare ee Madaxweynaha. Salaad Cali… Sii akhri