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Kenya met forecasts heavy rains, strong winds in multiple regions for next 4 days
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that heavy rainfall and strong winds will continue in several parts of the country from Friday, June...
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Farmaajo criticizes upcoming National Consultation Forum, warns of deepening political crisis
Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has issued a strong statement criticizing the management and inclusivity of the...
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Somali police arrest suspected Al-Shabaab bombmakers after Mogadishu house explosion
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police arrested several suspected Al-Shabaab members on Thursday after an explosion at a house in Mogadishu’s Dayniile di...
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Premier Bank Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments with Direct SWIFT Service
Mogadishu, June 3, 2025 – Premier Bank is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced direct SWIFT payment platform, transforming international mon...
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Nearly two million pilgrims ascend mount Arafat for peak of Hajj pilgrimage
Mogadishu (HOL) - Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims gathered on Mount Arafat in western Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking the spiritual climax of the...
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Somalia’s Electoral Commission denies reports of forced voter registration in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission has strongly denied recent allegations circulating on social media that resi...
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Ma’awisley militia kills 20 Al-Shabaab fighters in fierce clashes in Hiiraan region
Beledweyne (HOL) – At least 20 Al-Shabaab militants were killed on Wednesday during heavy fighting between Ma’awisley local militia forces from th...
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Factory jobs in Harfo provide opportunity for Mudug families
Getting a job in a new factory in Harfo, in central Somalia’s Mudug region, has meant that Ahmed Abdikhayr Jama can provide fully for his family of ...
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Somalia rolls out key reforms in immigration agency
Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has announced a raft of sweeping reforms and milestones achieved in its mid-year performance repo...
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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move w...
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