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Somali cabinet approves Saudi security deal to strengthen military cooperation

Somali cabinet approves Saudi security deal to strengthen military cooperation

MAY 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s cabinet has approved a new security agreement on Thursday with Saudi Arabia to boost military cooperation, enhance int...

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Somaliland denies release of Las Anod prisoners following Burao protests

Somaliland denies release of Las Anod prisoners following Burao protests

MAY 15, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s government has denied reports that it intends to release prisoners captured during last year’s fighting in Las Ano...

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Somaliland grapples with measles outbreak as cases surge past 200

Somaliland grapples with measles outbreak as cases surge past 200

MAY 15, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — A fast-spreading measles outbreak is sweeping across Somaliland, with more than 220 confirmed cases prompting urgent calls for vacc...

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Jubaland accuses Somalia’s president of undermining constitution, warns of one-party rule

Jubaland accuses Somalia’s president of undermining constitution, warns of one-party rule

MAY 15, 2025

Garowe (HOL) —Jubaland’s regional government has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of violating the country’s federal constitution ...

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Puntland police arrest man accused of raping two sisters in Garowe

Puntland police arrest man accused of raping two sisters in Garowe

MAY 15, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland police have arrested a man accused of abducting and raping two young sisters in a case that has triggered public outrage and...

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Hiiraan militia targets Al-Shabab hideouts as militants regroup in rural villages

Hiiraan militia targets Al-Shabab hideouts as militants regroup in rural villages

MAY 15, 2025

Beledweyne (HOL) — Community militia fighters in central Somalia have launched a new offensive against Al-Shabab militants attempting to reestablish...

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Protest erupts in Burao over unconfirmed reports of Las Anod prisoner release

Protest erupts in Burao over unconfirmed reports of Las Anod prisoner release

MAY 15, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Dozens of residents took to the streets of Burao on Thursday morning, protesting rumours circulating on social media that the Somal...

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Farmaajo accuses President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, warns of rising political crisis

Farmaajo accuses President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, warns of rising political crisis

MAY 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has strongly criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of delibe...

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Sixteen former leaders accuse President Hassan Sheikh of politicizing leadership, undermining federal unity

Sixteen former leaders accuse President Hassan Sheikh of politicizing leadership, undermining federal unity

MAY 15, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – A group of sixteen prominent Somali politicians, including former president and prime ministers, have accused President Hassan She...

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Puntland leader condemns new political party, accuses federal government of undermining national unity

Puntland leader condemns new political party, accuses federal government of undermining national unity

MAY 15, 2025

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has strongly criticized the launch of the newly formed Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) in M...

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