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Former Somalia Defense Minister General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan dies in Nairobi

Former Somalia Defense Minister General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan dies in Nairobi

MAY 29, 2025

Former Defense Minister of Somalia’s revolutionary government, General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan, has passed away at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya....

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Somali forces kill Al-Shabaab commander in joint offensive in Hiiraan region

Somali forces kill Al-Shabaab commander in joint offensive in Hiiraan region

MAY 29, 2025

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) troops, backed by local militia forces, launched a coordinated assault on Al-Shabaab positions in the ...

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Militia storms Puntland prison in Galkayo in bid to free inmates

Militia storms Puntland prison in Galkayo in bid to free inmates

MAY 29, 2025

Galkacyo (HOL) — Armed militiamen launched a coordinated assault on the central prison in Galkayo early Thursday morning in an apparent attempt to f...

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President Mohamud welcomes African Football Legends in symbolic visit to Mogadishu

President Mohamud welcomes African Football Legends in symbolic visit to Mogadishu

MAY 29, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday welcomed African football legends Samuel Eto’o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-J...

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African football legends light up Mogadishu in historic peace match

African football legends light up Mogadishu in historic peace match

MAY 29, 2025

On Tuesday, thousands of Somalis, young and old, filled the Mogadishu Stadium with infectious energy to witness a landmark exhibition football match....

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Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row

Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row

MAY 29, 2025

Kenya's President William Ruto has publicly apologised to Tanzania following days of tension between the neighbouring countries....

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Chelsea completes set of UEFA titles with Conference League win

Chelsea completes set of UEFA titles with Conference League win

MAY 29, 2025

Chelsea became the first club to win all four major UEFA competitions and the FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conferenc...

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President Mohamud appoints Hassan Muungaab as Mogadishu Mayor amid political tensions

President Mohamud appoints Hassan Muungaab as Mogadishu Mayor amid political tensions

MAY 28, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab as the new Governor of Banadir Region and...

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Cagjar denies role in ONLF split as exiled faction threatens return to arms

Cagjar denies role in ONLF split as exiled faction threatens return to arms

MAY 28, 2025

JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Mustafa Mohamed Omar, commonly known as Mustafa Cagjar, President of Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, has refuted allegat...

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Somali opposition conference opens in Mogadishu with focus on elections, security, and leadership

Somali opposition conference opens in Mogadishu with focus on elections, security, and leadership

MAY 28, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — A major political conference bringing together key Somali opposition figures opened in Mogadishu on Wednesday, focusing on the cou...

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