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UNESCO-recognized Issa clan customary law ceremony sparks unrest in Zeila

UNESCO-recognized Issa clan customary law ceremony sparks unrest in Zeila

OCT 02, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Tensions flared Thursday in the historic coastal town of Zeila after rival community groups clashed over a planned ceremony celebra...

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Swedish Radio exposes "secret" $10 million aid-for-deportation deal with Somalia

Swedish Radio exposes "secret" $10 million aid-for-deportation deal with Somalia

OCT 02, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Sweden is facing growing political backlash and a diplomatic rift with Somalia after investigations revealed a secret agreement th...

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Jubaland, Puntland leaders and Somali opposition form Somali Future Council in Nairobi

Jubaland, Puntland leaders and Somali opposition form Somali Future Council in Nairobi

OCT 02, 2025

Nairobi (HOL) — Regional leaders of Jubaland and Puntland, along with prominent opposition figures under the Somali Salvation Forum, convened a meet...

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Somalia’s Justice Minister warns opposition as political tensions rise over constitutional reform

Somalia’s Justice Minister warns opposition as political tensions rise over constitutional reform

OCT 02, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hassan Moalim, has warned opposition politicians against visiting police ...

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Somali soldier arrested in Mogadishu for robbery and shooting incident

Somali soldier arrested in Mogadishu for robbery and shooting incident

OCT 02, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Police Force in Garasbaley district of Mogadishu have arrested a soldier accused of robbing and injuring a civilian....

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Somalia stresses national ownership in climate finance at GCF regional dialogue

Somalia stresses national ownership in climate finance at GCF regional dialogue

OCT 02, 2025

Addis Ababa (HOL) — The Executive Director of the National Climate Fund (NCF), Liban Obsiye, has emphasized that national coordination, ownership, a...

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Mogadishu hosts first-ever climate talk linking peace and environmental action

Mogadishu hosts first-ever climate talk linking peace and environmental action

OCT 02, 2025

In a city long associated with conflict and instability, Mogadishu this past week staged a different kind of gathering—one that sought to connect cl...

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Two Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda

Two Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda

OCT 02, 2025

Tension is mounting in Uganda after two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were abducted in Kampala by armed operatives on Wednesday, Octo...

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Martinelli strikes early as Arsenal extends perfect Champions League start

Martinelli strikes early as Arsenal extends perfect Champions League start

OCT 02, 2025

Gabriel Martinelli scored early to set Arsenal on course for a 2-0 win over Olympiacos on Wednesday, maintaining the Premier League side's perfect sta...

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PSG sinks Barcelona with late winner in the Champions League and Man City held by Monaco

PSG sinks Barcelona with late winner in the Champions League and Man City held by Monaco

OCT 02, 2025

Goncalo Ramos struck a 90th-minute winner as Paris Saint-Germain sealed a statement win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday....

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