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Former Somali president says troops blocked access to his home ahead of Mogadishu protest
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Sunday that security forces had blocked roads leading to his home and prevented l...
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Somali region ruling party launches election campaign with rallies across Ethiopia’s east
Jigjiga (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State has officially launched campaigning for its seventh regional and national elections, with large r...
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Guardian reporter and colleagues detained and beaten by Somali police
A journalist who covered the case of a woman who said she was being tortured in prison was detained and beaten with pistols by Somali authorities, alo...
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Explainer: What is behind Sunday’s planned anti-government protests in Mogadishu?
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council vowed Saturday that planned demonstrations against forced evictions and demol...
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Six killed, several injured in gunmen attack on passenger vehicle in Mandera
At least six people were killed and several others injured after suspected gunmen ambushed a passenger vehicle in Mandera East Constituency on Saturda...
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Somaliland delegation holds trade and investment talks with Israeli representatives
Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somaliland delegation led by Trade and Tourism Minister Abdirahman Hassan Nur met Israeli business representatives in Addis Abab...
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Former President Farmaajo calls for inclusive election agreement before Mohamud’s term ends
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has called for the remaining days of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term t...
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Somali President arrives in Djibouti for President Guelleh inauguration
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti City on Friday leading a Somali delegation to attend the inauguration c...
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Garissa MCAs risk losing seats over absenteeism – speaker
MCAs who have consistently failed to attend House sittings risk losing their seats in accordance with the assembly’s standing orders, Garissa Speake...
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Turkish Parliament approves in-kind grant agreement with Somalia
The Turkish Parliament approved an in-kind grant support agreement with Somalia on Thursday, as lawmakers highlighted Ankara’s expanding economic, s...
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