MOGADISHU, Somalia(SONNA_Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation has announced that elections for the Speakers and leadership of District Councils across Banadir Region will be held on July 5, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry called on political organizations and council members elected during Mogadishu’s local council elections in December 2025 to prepare
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Interior Ministry sets July 5 date for Banadir district commissioner elections
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The Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced the date for the election of the Chairpersons of the District Councils of Banadir Region.
Reports overlap: Jun 13 (Jowhar)-Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha Federaalka iyo Dib-u-heshiisiinta Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, ayaa si rasmi ah u shaacisay waqtiga la qabanayo Doorashada Guddoonka Goleyaasha Degmooyinka Gobolka Banaadir. Qoraalka kasoo baxay Wasaaradda ayaa lagu sheegay in 5-ta July 2026 la qabanayo Doorashada Guddoonka Goleyaasha Deegaanka ee Gobolka Banaadir. Xubnaha ururada siyaasadda ee qaybt
The Chairman of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Maxamuud Macalin Cabdulle, received the Chairman of the Towfiiq Political Organization, Dr. Sheekh Maxamed Shaakir Cali Xasan, at the agency's headquarters. The meeting focused on exchanging information about the overall situation in the country and how to strengthen cooperation to support the Somali people, especially during times of humanitarian crises and various disasters.
Reports overlap: MUQDISHO – Guddoomiyaha Hay’adda Maareynta Musiibooyinka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed (SoDMA), Mudane Maxamuud Macalin Cabdulle, ayaa xarunta dhexe ee Hay’adda ku qaabilay Guddoomiyaha Ururka Siyaasadda Towfiiq Dr. Sheekh Maxamed Shaakir Cali Xasan. Kulanka labada masuul waxaa diiradda lagu saaray is-xogwaraysi ku saabsan xaaladda guud ee dalka iyo sidii loo xoojin lahaa iskaashiga lagu garab
Sources differ: Somali National TV: emphasizes Guddoomiyaha SoDMA oo xarunta dhexe ee Hay’adda ku qaabilay Guddoomiyaha Ururka Siyaasadda Towfiiq
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KIGALI – The Commander of the Somali National Army Training Command, Brigadier General Ahmed Issa Ahmed, has concluded training for officers of the Somali National Army in Rwanda, where they received high-level education and training. The officers graduated from the Higher Command and Leadership College of the Rwanda Defence Force, where […]
Reports overlap: Taliyaha Taliska Tababarada ee Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, S/Guuto Axmed Ciise Axmed, ayaa dalka Rwanda tababar ugu soo xiray saraakiil ka tirsan Ciidanka XDS. Saraakiishan ka socotay Ciidanka XDS ayaa ka qalin-jabisay Kulliyadda Abaanduulka Sare iyo Hoggaaminta ee Ciidanka Difaaca Dalka Rwanda. Saraakiishan ayaa sidoo kale shahaadada heerka labaad ee Master Degree-ka ee dhanka Daraasaadka
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Saraakiil Ka Tirsan Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Oo Tababar Ku Soo Gebagebeeyey Rwanda
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The Minister of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Jamaal Mohamed Hassan, today welcomed a high-level delegation of businessmen from Italy at Aden Adde International Airport. This welcoming event included businessmen and other officials, and this visit is part of the preparations for the Somalia–Italy Business Week 2026, which is a platform to strengthen […]
Three police officers sustained injuries when suspected Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Fino, located in Lafey Sub-County, Mandera County, on Friday night. The post Three Officers Wounded as Al-Shabaab Strikes Elite SOG Base in Mandera first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Three officers injured as Al-Shabaab attacks elite SOG camp in Mandera
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Jun 12 (Jowhar) - A potential diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran could come within days, as U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the two countries could sign a peace agreement by the end of the week that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping - although Iran has insisted that […]
Reports overlap: Ra'iisul wasaaraha Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif ayaa sheegay in Mareykanka iyo Iiraan ay ku dhow yihiin inay heshiis gaaraan, iyadoo "dhammaystirka la filayo 24-ka saacadood ee soo socda."
SHABEELLAHA HOOSE – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with local forces, conducted a planned operation and seized chemical materials used for making explosives, which were reportedly intended for the Al-Shabaab group. A press release issued by NISA stated that this operation came after security forces had been tracking movements related to the delivery of these materials for some time.
Reports overlap: Jun 12 (Jowhar)-Wararka ka imanaya gobolka Shabelaha Hoose ayaa sheegaya in ciidanka Hay’adda Sirdoonka iyo Nabadsugidda Qaranka (NISA) ay qabteen walxo kiimiko ah oo dagaalamayaasha Alshabaab ay doonayeen inay ka sameeyaan waxyaalaha qarxa. Agabkan ay heleen hay’adda NISA ayaa la sheegay inay ku jiren jiirigaano gaaraya boqol kuwaasoo lagu qareiyay meel ku dhow xeebta deegaanka […]
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes NISA oo Gacanta Ku Dhigtay Walxo Qaraxyo Laga Sameeyo oo Loo Wadey Al-Shabaab
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Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has intercepted a large cache of chemicals allegedly intended for use in making explosives by al-Shabaab militants in the country's south.
The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived today in the city of Jowhar, the capital of the Hirshabelle administration, where he was welcomed...
Jowhar (SONNA): The President of Hirshabelle State, H.E. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe), hosted a farewell dinner at the Presidential Palace in Jowhar for media representatives, members of the National Waaberi Troupe, and other distinguished guests who visited the city to attend the inauguration of various development projects. Speaking at the event, SONNA Director General […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Inaugurates Critical Infrastructure and Governance Hubs in Jowhar
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Police are searching for several suspects believed to be behind an armed gang that killed 12 people in an area near Johannesburg.
Reports overlap: Jun 12 (Jowhar)- Booliisku waxay sheegeen in weerar habeenimo ah oo ka dhacay geeska Johannesburg, dabley hubaysan ay ku dhex mareen deegaan aan rasmi ahayn waxayna dileen 12 qof. Booliisku waxay sheegeen in toogashada ay ka dhacday saqdii dhexe ee xalay deegaan sabool ah oo ay ku noolaayeen macdan qodayaal sharci darro ah. Qiyaastii 10 […]
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes Koonfur Afrika: Toogasho dad badan lagu dilay oo ka dhacday meel u dhow Johannesburg
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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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The Puntland Police Command has detained nearly 20 soldiers from the Puntland Police Reserve at the 54th camp in Garoowe, who are accused of being involved in acts outside military ethics and laws.
Reports overlap: Taliska Ciidanka Booliska Puntland ayaa shacabka ka raalli-geliyey falkii qalalaasaha watay ee ka dhacay magaalada Garoowe…
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes Puntland oo xabsiga dhigtay askar ku eedaysan inay dhac ka geysteen Garoowe.
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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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U.S. media reported that to de-escalate tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Reports overlap: Jun 09(Jowhar)- Ka dib dhammaadkii toddobaadka gantaallo la riday oo cabsi cusub geliyay dagaal ballaaran oo Bariga Dhexe ah, Iiraan iyo Israa’iil labaduba waxay sheegeen in dagaalkii dhex maray uu istaagay. Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Israa’iil Benjamin Netanyahu ayaa sheegay in “dabka dhinacaas ka dhacay la xakameeyay” saacado yar ka dib markii Tehran ay ku dhawaaqday inay [
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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