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Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

MAY 13, 2025

Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual United States-Israeli national and soldier, as it seeks to revive ceasefire negotiations and an end to Israe...

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Puntland authorities investigate assault of two young displaced girls in Garowe

Puntland authorities investigate assault of two young displaced girls in Garowe

MAY 12, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Two young sisters from a displaced family were hospitalized over the weekend after suffering an alleged assault on the outskirts of G...

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Dr. Abdullahi Ali’s journey from refugee to political candidate

Dr. Abdullahi Ali’s journey from refugee to political candidate

MAY 12, 2025

In the picturesque state of Maine, one leader’s inspiring story has captivated the hearts of many. Dr. Abdullahi Ali, a candidate for the presidency...

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Somali forces kill senior Al-Shabab commander in Mudug raid

Somali forces kill senior Al-Shabab commander in Mudug raid

MAY 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army forces and allied Ma'awiisley militia fighters have killed a senior Al-Shabab commander in a coordinated oper...

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UN expert urges Somalia to resume constitutional review, warns of deepening rights crisis

UN expert urges Somalia to resume constitutional review, warns of deepening rights crisis

MAY 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations' top human rights expert on Somalia has called on the Somali government to urgently restart its stalled constit...

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Somali PM meets Qatari Ambassador to boost bilateral cooperation and development support

Somali PM meets Qatari Ambassador to boost bilateral cooperation and development support

MAY 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with Qatari Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah Bin Salem Al Nuaimi, to discuss strengt...

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Somalia opens talks with IMF, Global Partners in Nairobi to advance economic reform agenda

Somalia opens talks with IMF, Global Partners in Nairobi to advance economic reform agenda

MAY 12, 2025

Nairobi (HOL) – A high-level meeting between the Federal Government of Somalia and key international financial institutions, including the Internati...

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SSC-Khaatumo lawmakers push for elections in Las Anod amid rift with Puntland

SSC-Khaatumo lawmakers push for elections in Las Anod amid rift with Puntland

MAY 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Federal Parliament members from the SSC-Khaatumo regions have called for the upcoming elections for their parliamentary seats to b...

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Somalia celebrates major food safety milestone with launch of HALICS

Somalia celebrates major food safety milestone with launch of HALICS

MAY 12, 2025

In a groundbreaking development for Somalia’s food industry and East Africa’s export economy, the Horn of Africa Livestock Improvement and Conform...

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Somaliland launches $100 million agriculture project with US-Based African Food Security

Somaliland launches $100 million agriculture project with US-Based African Food Security

MAY 12, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) – The Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture has announced a $100 million agriculture development project to boost food production across...

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