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Swedish Defence Minister Arrives in Mogadishu for Official Visit
Mogadishu, Oct 7 — Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Omar Ali Abdi, and Deputy Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Maday Nuurey Ufurow, welcomed Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson and his delegation at Aden Adde International...
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EACCON 2025 Summit Opens in Mogadishu to Boost East African Economic Cooperation
Mogadishu — The East African Community Cooperation Economic Conference (EACCON 2025) officially opened on Thursday in Mogadishu, with over 350 delegates from member states gathering to discuss regional economic integration and development. This...
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Türkiye Bolsters Somalia’s Healthcare with Advanced ICU Equipment for Mogadishu Community Hospital
In a significant development aimed at bolstering healthcare infrastructure in Somalia, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Türkiye’s state aid agency, has successfully provided advanced intensive care equipment to the Community...
Somalia cabinet approves appointment of new Accountant General
Mogadishu, Oct 2, 2025 – Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday approved the appointment of Mohamed Mahmoud Abdulle as the new Accountant General, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance. Abdulle brings extensive experience in public...
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On the Nobel Peace Prize’s troubling drift
When Alfred Bernhard Nobel composed his final will in Paris on 27 November 1895, he committed nearly his entire fortune to a bold and idealistic experiment. He directed that “all of my remaining realisable assets … constitute a fund, the interest...
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Somalia’s Federal Government Faces Allegations Over Illegal Land Grabs and Sales
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government is facing mounting accusations of illegally seizing and selling public land in Mogadishu, amid growing criticism from political figures and civil society groups. Somali politician Farah Dharaar, in...
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Somalia eyes oil boom as first offshore drilling set for 2026
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Zawya
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Somalia is targeting its first oil drilling in January 2026, hoping to join the ranks of fossil-fuel producers. According to a programme released by the presidency on Monday, drilling will begin at Somalia’s first offshore block, using Turkish...
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Youssouf calls for stronger international backing for Somalia anti-terror campaign after Mogadishu prison assault
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has urged all AU Member States — particularly Troop and Police Contributing Countries to step up support for Somalia and the African Union Support...
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Seven al-Shabab Militants Killed After Prison Attack in Mogadishu
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Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, October 6, 2025 (ENA) -- Somali security forces on Sunday said they had killed seven al-Shabab militants who stormed a high-security prison in Mogadishu. The government said all the attackers were killed following their six-hour...
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Somali Forces Kill Seven Al-Shabab Militants After Six-Hour Siege At Mogadishu Prison
Somali security forces on Sunday said they had killed seven al-Shabab militants who stormed a high-security prison in Mogadishu. The government confirmed that all the attackers were killed following a six-hour siege. The al-Qaeda–linked al-Shabab...
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Ohio universities face challenges as domestic enrollment grows but international numbers drop
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The Times of India
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As fall 2025 classes begin, Ohio’s public universities are reporting a mixed picture of enrollment trends. While several campuses have seen modest growth in overall student numbers, international student enrollment has dropped sharply,...
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Al-Shabaab Fighters Break Out of Underground Prison in Somalia
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Somalia’s Parliament Endorses African Charter on Child Rights, Welfare
(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal parliament formally approved the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday during a session held in Mogadishu. The meeting was overseen by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, Speaker of the Lower...
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PPL forges energy partnership with Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has signed a strategic partnership with Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company (TPOC), initiating a key development in the farm-out process for Eastern Offshore Indus Block-C. PPL said that this collaboration stems...
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Somali Defense Minister Hails Military Gains Against Al-Shabaab After NISA prison attack
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, announced Sunday that national army forces have made significant territorial gains against Al-Shabaab militants in the southern Shabelle region, capturing several key areas in...
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Talks Between Somali Federal Government and Jubaland End in Deadlock
KISMAYO, Somalia – High-stakes talks between Somalia’s Federal Government and the regional administration of Jubaland ended late Sunday without a breakthrough, as both sides remained firmly entrenched in their political positions. According to...
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Somalia Deploys Custodial Corps Troops To Strengthen Fight Against Al-s
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The Nigerian Voice
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Somalia’s Custodial Corps has sent newly trained troops to the frontlines to reinforce military operations against al-Shabab, the corps commander announced Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Aden said the deployment is intended to bolster joint...
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President Trump's address to U.S. military leaders
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Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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The address of President Donald Trump to the assembled leadership of the United States military, Quantico, Virginia, September 30, 2025: Thank you very much, (Secretary of War) Pete Hegseth. And great job you're doing too, fantastic job. I've...
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Borussia Dortmund International Break Preview/Open Thread
The season’s second international break is upon us. It will be a busy window with various countries competing for World Cup qualification. Here’s a brief overview of all the BVB players who have been called up:October 10: Germany vs...
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Somalia vows to build stronger ties with China
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Xinhua News Agency
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MOGADISHU, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Somalia on Wednesday congratulated China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, pledging to work closely with Beijing to further strengthen bilateral relations. "Somalia cherishes...
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