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Kenya pushes to expand khat exports as Somalia market faces Ethiopian challenge

Kenya pushes to expand khat exports as Somalia market faces Ethiopian challenge

AUG 31, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its khat exports, placing the stimulant leaf at the center of President William Ruto’s t...

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Puntland rejects federal aid, fueling Somalia political rift

Puntland rejects federal aid, fueling Somalia political rift

AUG 31, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — A growing feud between Somalia’s federal government and Puntland has blocked humanitarian aid to areas recently retaken from ISI...

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Somalia attorney general warns against defamation, false content on social media

Somalia attorney general warns against defamation, false content on social media

AUG 31, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Office of the Attorney General has announced it is pursuing multiple cases linked to online defamation, slander, and t...

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Somali Defence Minister, Ambassador attend graduation of Somali officers in Türkiye

Somali Defence Minister, Ambassador attend graduation of Somali officers in Türkiye

AUG 31, 2025

Ankara (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defence Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Somali Ambassador to Türkiye Fathudin Ali Mohamed Ospite on Saturday attended the ...

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Somali Ambassador attends Türkiye’s Victory Day celebration

Somali Ambassador attends Türkiye’s Victory Day celebration

AUG 31, 2025

Ankara (HOL) — Somali Ambassador to Türkiye, Fathudin Ali Mohamed Ospite, on Saturday attended a ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of Türkiye...

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Somalia, Djibouti sign MoU on political consultations

Somalia, Djibouti sign MoU on political consultations

AUG 31, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Djibouti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to establish a formal mechanism for regular political ...

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Morocco clinches CHAN 2024 title with 3-2 win over Madagascar

Morocco clinches CHAN 2024 title with 3-2 win over Madagascar

AUG 31, 2025

Morocco lifted the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday, Augus...

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Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion in Gaza City, IDF says

Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion in Gaza City, IDF says

AUG 31, 2025

Seven Israeli soldiers were wounded in an explosion targeting an armoured vehicle in Gaza City on Friday night, the Israel Defense Forces have said....

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Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf ‘Qalanjo,’ cultural icon of golden era, dies in Hargeisa

Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf ‘Qalanjo,’ cultural icon of golden era, dies in Hargeisa

AUG 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is mourning the death of Khadijo Mohamud Yusuf, the celebrated singer and dancer known as Qalanjo, whose voice and stagecr...

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Somalia opens new Mogadishu port terminal, nearly doubling cargo capacity

Somalia opens new Mogadishu port terminal, nearly doubling cargo capacity

AUG 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity ...

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