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Puntland, NISA, and Interpol arrest former Qardho Hospital Director in Rwanda on rape charges

Puntland, NISA, and Interpol arrest former Qardho Hospital Director in Rwanda on rape charges

AUG 14, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - Puntland security forces, in coordination with the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and Interpol, have confir...

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Fears as stray bullets, rockets from Somalia strike Mandera

Fears as stray bullets, rockets from Somalia strike Mandera

AUG 14, 2025

Fear and anxiety rocked Mandera residents as stray bullets, rockets and live ordnance hit Kenyan soil, endangering lives and destroying property....

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US sets timeline to probe Kenya’s non-NATO ally status over China ties, terror links

US sets timeline to probe Kenya’s non-NATO ally status over China ties, terror links

AUG 14, 2025

The United States has mapped out the expected timeline it will follow to probe Kenya on its alleged involvement with al-Shabaab and its non-North Atla...

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Kenya wants a funded IMF programme, central bank governor says

Kenya wants a funded IMF programme, central bank governor says

AUG 14, 2025

Kenya wants its next International Monetary Fund programme to be a funded one, its central bank governor said on Wednesday, ahead of an IMF visit next...

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PSG fight back to beat Spurs on penalties, clinch first UEFA Super Cup title

PSG fight back to beat Spurs on penalties, clinch first UEFA Super Cup title

AUG 14, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain rallied from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time, winning their first UEFA ...

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Hawadle clan leader arrives in Beledweyne ahead of key conference

Hawadle clan leader arrives in Beledweyne ahead of key conference

AUG 13, 2025

Beledweyne (HOL) — The chief of the Hawadle community, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, returned to Beledweyne on Wednesday after several months ...

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Somalia executes 2 soldiers convicted of helping Al-Shabab kill commander

Somalia executes 2 soldiers convicted of helping Al-Shabab kill commander

AUG 13, 2025

Two Somali soldiers sentenced to death for conspiring with extremist militant group Al-Shabab to assassinate a commander were executed on Monday, mili...

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Somalia, Kuwait sign agreements to boost bilateral cooperation

Somalia, Kuwait sign agreements to boost bilateral cooperation

AUG 13, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Kuwait signed three agreements on Tuesday aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across ...

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Kenya central bank cuts rates for seventh time with inflation in target

Kenya central bank cuts rates for seventh time with inflation in target

AUG 13, 2025

Kenya's central bank lowered its benchmark lending rate (KECBIR=ECI), opens new tab by 25 basis points on Tuesday, saying there was room to ease monet...

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Somali Defense leaders, new AUSSOM chief pledge to intensify fight against al-Shabaab

Somali Defense leaders, new AUSSOM chief pledge to intensify fight against al-Shabaab

AUG 13, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defense minister and army chief have agreed with the head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in So...

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