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US embassy in Somalia limits services as U.S. government shutdown begins

US embassy in Somalia limits services as U.S. government shutdown begins

OCT 01, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia said Wednesday it is suspending some regular services after a budget stalemate in Washington forced a ...

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Somali Prime Minister inaugurates electrification project for 150 health facilities

Somali Prime Minister inaugurates electrification project for 150 health facilities

OCT 01, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Wenesday officially inaugurated a large-scale electrification project that will provide ...

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Somali Lower House ratifies African Charter on Children’s Rights

Somali Lower House ratifies African Charter on Children’s Rights

OCT 01, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament on Thursday ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, marking a m...

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Djibouti to deploy additional troops to support Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab

Djibouti to deploy additional troops to support Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab

OCT 01, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Djibouti has pledged to send more troops to Somalia to help counter the persistent threat of al-Shabaab on Tuesday, reaffirming it...

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Attorney General refers child abuse case to Banadir court

Attorney General refers child abuse case to Banadir court

OCT 01, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Attorney General has referred the case of Ali Abdi Sheikh Khadar, also known as Dhegadiish, to the Banadir Regional Co...

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Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires

Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires

OCT 01, 2025

Workers and industry are bracing for the end of a longstanding U.S. trade agreement that gave African exporters preferential treatment and now leaves ...

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Kenya Navy hosts Indian Squadron in Mombasa to bolster cooperation

Kenya Navy hosts Indian Squadron in Mombasa to bolster cooperation

OCT 01, 2025

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) said the visiting ships—Indian Navy Ship (INS) TIR, INS SHARDUL, INS SUJATA, and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) SARAT...

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Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in raucous Champions League clash

Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in raucous Champions League clash

OCT 01, 2025

Victor Osimhen scored an early penalty as Galatasaray beat an error-prone Liverpool, who lost goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike to injury, 1...

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Somalia deploys custodial corps troops to strengthen fight against al-Shabab

Somalia deploys custodial corps troops to strengthen fight against al-Shabab

SEP 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Custodial Corps has sent newly trained troops to the frontlines to reinforce military operations against al-Shabab, the ...

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Somalia to start first oil drilling with Türkiye’s support in coming months, president says

Somalia to start first oil drilling with Türkiye’s support in coming months, president says

SEP 30, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will begin drilling its first oil block in the coming months as part of a wider push to harness natural resources and mode...

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