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somali
Warkasta is tracking somali across 25 reports from 8 sources. Recent coverage touches politics, security, and government, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.
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- Somali parliament speaker urges Somalis not to let political disputes damage Türkiye ties
- Somali soldier’s killing sparks outrage and calls for justice
- Somali Man Sent to Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility in Cuba
- Somali Government Says Talks With Opposition Continue Amid Remaining Differences
- Somali small boat arrivals to UK rise 76%, government figures show
- Switzerland plans to deport injured Somali, rights group says
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Somali parliament speaker urges Somalis not to let political disputes damage Türkiye ties
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Abduqadir Mohamed Nur Jama on Thursday described the burning of Turkish flags in Somalia as a “foreign agenda” aimed at damaging the historic relationship between the Somali and Turkish peoples.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali soldier’s killing sparks outrage and calls for justice
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali communities across the country and in the diaspora have strongly condemned the killing of Somali National Army soldier Ahmed Shire, who was captured and killed by an armed group in El Baraf district in Middle Shabelle region.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali Man Sent to Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility in Cuba
MINNESOTA, United States — A 31-year-old Somali man living in Minnesota has been transferred to the US military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, according to local media reports. Adan Abdullah said federal immigration officers detained him in December as the administration of President Donald Trump stepped up efforts to deport Somali migrants who […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somali Government Says Talks With Opposition Continue Amid Remaining Differences
MOGADISHU—The Somali Federal Government has said dialogue with opposition politicians is continuing, with the two sides reaching agreement on some issues while differences remain over others that require further negotiations. Speaking to Al Arabiya television, Somalia’s Minister of Information, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, said the government remains ready to engage in meaningful dialogue on key nat
ENOriginalRaxanreeb Online2 min read
Somali small boat arrivals to UK rise 76%, government figures show
London (HOL) — The number of Somali nationals recorded crossing the English Channel in small boats rose sharply over the past year, according to the latest UK government figures.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Switzerland plans to deport injured Somali, rights group says
Zurich, Switzerland — A Swiss human rights group on Monday called on Swiss authorities to halt the planned deportation of a seriously injured Somali man, saying he was still awaiting medical treatment after suffering multiple skull fractures and a traumatic brain injury. Zurich-based Augenauf said Swiss authorities planned to forcibly return the man to Mogadishu […] The post Switzerland plan
ENOriginalCaasimada Online4 min read
The Somali operatives behind Al-Shabaab-Houthi ties
Mogadishu, Somalia — Two Somali operatives have emerged as key figures in the expanding relationship between Al-Shabaab and Yemen’s Houthis, helping facilitate weapons procurement, military training and contacts across the Gulf of Aden, according to separate investigations. Jibril Yahya Ali, known as Gacaamey or “One-Armed”, operated in Yemen as an Al-Shabaab liaison with Houthi commanders. [̷
ENOriginalCaasimada Online5 min read
Somali army chief inspects damaged bridge in Baardheere amid flood fears
BAARDHEERE, Somalia — The commander of the Somali army’s ground forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has inspected a heavily damaged bridge in the southern town of Baardheere, as authorities prepare for possible major flooding across Somalia. Omar, who is in Baardheere for official duties, visited the bridge and inspected the extent of the […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Award for exhibition on city's 1904 Somali Village
A project telling the story of how members of a Somali community moved to a park in Bradford and went on public display has been recognised with an award.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali cleric Ali Wajis endorses killing of government critics
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – A prominent pro-government religious scholar told a gathering of senior Somali officials, including the defense minister, on Sunday that people who oppose the administration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud should be treated as terrorists and killed – a statement that has alarmed opposition figures already on edge after a drone strike wounded […]
ENOriginalSomali Guardian3 min read
Somali opposition coalition calls for independent probe into drone attack on Gen. Mahad’s residence
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Future Council has strongly condemned the reported drone attack on the residence of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub in Doolow district of Gedo region.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Who Can Stop Me? The Collapse of Digital and Social Boundaries in Somali Society
By Abdulhakim A Sheik Somali society rebuilt itself after the state fell on trust, privacy and quiet mediation. A generation raised on the smartphones is now testing whether any of that still holds. Picture a house in Mogadishu, or Minneapolis, or Nairobi. A husband and wife are arguing — not violently, but badly, the way... The post Who Can Stop Me? The Collapse of Digital and Social Boundaries i
ENOriginalWardheer News9 min read
Somali Government Denies Involvement in Dollow Airstrike
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has denied involvement in an attack on a house in the Gedo region town of Dollow where former Somali prison service commander General Mahad Abdirahman Adan, also known as General Mahad Shub, was staying. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism said in a statement that the government […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Former Somali corrections chief survives reported drone strike in Gedo region
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Correctional Service Commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub survived a reported drone strike on his residence in Doolow district of Gedo region on Thursday night, according to local sources and Jubaland officials.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Jubaland opposes federal bill to establish Somali Ulema Council
Kismayo (HOL) — Jubaland’s Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has formally opposed a federal bill seeking to establish the Somali Ulema Council, saying the proposal violates the Constitution and the powers of Jubaland State.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali refugee tipped to face Polanski in Starmer by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali, who leads Camden council, is favoured Labour candidate for Holborn and St Pancras
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
AUSSOM withdrawal depends on Somali army’s readiness, security adviser says
Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union mission in Somalia will not leave the country abruptly, and any troop drawdown will be based on a planned transfer of security responsibilities to Somali authorities, Somalia’s National Security Adviser, Ambassador Aweys Haji Yusuf, said.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Surges
Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.
ENOriginalNew York Times Somalia1 min read
AUSSOM Cannot Eradicate Al-Shabaab Without Somali Government’s Full Engagement in the Fight
By Djama Mahamoud Ali The fight against Al-Shabaab has defined Somalia’s security landscape for nearly two decades. The Al-Qaeda affiliate has proven remarkably resilient against numerous counterinsurgency campaigns, exploiting the Somali government’s lack of appetite to fight against Alshabab, clan divisions, and persistent political crises. The international community has responded w
ENOriginalWardheer News11 min read
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur elected speaker of Somali parliament
Mogadishu, Somalia- The Somali parliament on Monday elected Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, a lawmaker who completed his higher education in Türkiye, as its new speaker. Nur, who was the ports and transport minister, received 142 votes, defeating Abdulkadir Omar Maolim, who got 30. The lower house of parliament has 275 members. He took the oath of... The post Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur elected speaker of Soma
ENOriginalWardheer News1 min read
Somali referee Omar Artan grateful for Super Cup chance after World Cup exclusion
Referee was refused entry to US in June Will take charge of PSG v Aston Villa on Wednesday The Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup, has spoken publicly for the first time about the decision and detailed his pride as he prepares to take charge of Wednesday’s Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Uefa awarded Artan the game days a
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 min read
Puntland, Somali Regional State Strengthen Security Cooperation with Suspect Extradition
Galdogob (WDN) – Puntland and Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State (DDS) marked another milestone in cross-border security cooperation on Tuesday after Puntland Police formally handed over a murder suspect to security authorities from the Somali Regional State, underscoring the growing partnership between the two neighboring administrations in combating cross-border crime. The suspect, Xiddig Si
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
The Promise of Independence: What Does It Mean to You as a Somali?
By Dayib Sh. Ahmed Every year, Somalis commemorate June 26, the day part of Somalia achieved independence from colonial rule in 1960, and July 1, when two of the five territories united to establish the Somali Republic. These two historic dates symbolize freedom, unity, hope, and the dream of building a strong and prosperous Somali... The post The Promise of Independence: What Does It Mean to You
ENOriginalWardheer News9 min read
Somali Civil Society Coalition Backs Renewed Political Talks, Urges Inclusive Dialogue to End Crisis
Mogadishu (WDN) – The Somali Civil Society Organizations (SONSA) has welcomed renewed efforts to revive political dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Future Council, describing the initiative as a crucial opportunity to resolve the country’s deepening political crisis through peaceful negotiations. In a press statement issued on July 4, 2026, SONSA... The post S
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Buffalo vandals steal Somali flag from City Hall pole — days after mayor canceled Fourth of July fireworks show
A Somalian flag that was raised outside of Buffalo’s City Hall to commemorate Somali Independence Day was stolen in an overnight heist, the city’s leftist mayor decried. “The City of Buffalo’s flagpole in Niagara Square sustained damage after unknown vandals broke the access panel, cut the cable, and removed the Somali flag during the overnight... The post Buffalo vandals steal Somali flag from Ci
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read