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U.S. delivers new military equipment to support Somali army operations against al-Shabaab

U.S. delivers new military equipment to support Somali army operations against al-Shabaab

MAY 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Defense on Wednesday received a new shipment of U.S.-supplied military equipment to support the Somali Nati...

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Jubbaland rejects outcome of national consultative meeting, accuses federal government of political interference

Jubbaland rejects outcome of national consultative meeting, accuses federal government of political interference

MAY 08, 2025

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubbaland administration has strongly rejected the outcomes of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting concluded in Moga...

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Somali parliament session fails to meet quorum as pressure mounts on speaker

Somali parliament session fails to meet quorum as pressure mounts on speaker

MAY 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Lower House Parliament failed to convene on Wednesday after falling short of the required quorum, as tensions rise over...

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Clash in Garowe injures Puntland speaker’s guard during police disarmament operation

Clash in Garowe injures Puntland speaker’s guard during police disarmament operation

MAY 08, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — A security guard assigned to the Speaker of the Puntland Parliament was injured on Wednesday night in a clash with police forces in G...

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Ethiopia-Djibouti railway pledges to reshape trade dynamics, foster regional development

Ethiopia-Djibouti railway pledges to reshape trade dynamics, foster regional development

MAY 08, 2025

The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to expanding the role of the Chinese-built railway ...

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NCC meeting ends with pledge to support security, elections; SSC-Khaatumo recognized as federal state

NCC meeting ends with pledge to support security, elections; SSC-Khaatumo recognized as federal state

MAY 08, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Consultative Council (NCC) concluded its meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday night with an agreement to enhance...

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Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes

Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes

MAY 08, 2025

Pakistan has promised to retaliate after India launched military strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, fuelling fears of a broader co...

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Kenya court fines four men for trafficking thousands of queen ants

Kenya court fines four men for trafficking thousands of queen ants

MAY 08, 2025

A Kenyan court on Wednesday fined four men $7,700 each for trying to traffic thousands of ants valuable to the country's ecosystem, in cases experts s...

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PSG eliminates Arsenal to book Champions League final spot

PSG eliminates Arsenal to book Champions League final spot

MAY 08, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain will play Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final after a 2-1 win at home to Arsenal on Wednesday saw them emerge victoriou...

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