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 – 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
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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The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has just returned to the city of Garoowe after a two-week trip to the United Arab Emirates... Read more
Reports overlap: Madaxweynaha Dowladda Puntland, Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni, ayaa dib ugu soo laabtay magaalada Garoowe kadib safar uu…
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
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed veteran politician and diplomat Salad Ali Jeelle as his senior adviser, the presidency announced on Sunday. The appointment is part of efforts to strengthen policy advice, planning, coordination and institutional development within the presidency, according to a statement from Villa Somalia. Jeelle, a prominent political [R
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Somali President Appoints Veteran Diplomat Ambassador Salad Cali Jeelle as Senior Advisor
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The Commander of the Puntland Presidency, Major General Siciid Nuur Shire, the Commander of the Karkaar Regional Police, Major General Bashiir Maxamed Maxamuud, and the Deputy Governor of the region… Read more
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's opposition coalition on Saturday warned against what it described as plans to search the residence of former Somali National Army commander General Odawaa Yusuf Rage, amid growing political and security tensions in the capital, Mogadishu.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Somali Opposition Warns Against Search of Former Army Chief’s Home
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Jun 06 (Jowhar) - The Somali Salvation Forum has issued a statement expressing concern over a reported plan to attack the residence of the former Commander of the Somali National Army, General Odowaa Yusuf Raage, located in the Abdiaziz district of Mogadishu. The forum stated that such actions could further escalate the political and security tensions in […]
Reports overlap: Muqdisho – Madasha Samatabixinta Soomaaliyeed ayaa ka digtay waxa ay ku tilmaamtay qorshe lagu doonayo in lagu baaro guriga Taliyihii hore ee Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, Janaraal Odawaa Yuusuf Raage, xilli ay sare u kacayaan xiisadaha amni iyo kuwa siyaasadeed ee ka taagan magaalada Muqdisho. War-saxaafadeed kasoo baxay Madasha Samatabixinta ayaa lagu sheegay in […]
Sources differ: Jowhar: emphasizes Madasha Samata-bixinta oo ka digtay duulaanka lagu yahay Jen. Odowaa
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[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali praised Egypt's continued political, developmental, and security support for Somalia during a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday.
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Somali FM praises Egypt's support for Somalia in call with Abdelatty
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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 6 -- Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.