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Turkish firm modernizes and runs Somalia’s gateway
Turkish conglomerate Albayrak is driving the modernization and daily operation of Mogadishu Port, Somalia’s main entry point for goods and its link ...
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Man arrested over links to recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Russia
Police have arrested a Russian national in connection with investigations into the illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight for Russia....
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Ilhan Omar calls Trump a ‘lying buffoon’ after remark about deporting her to Somalia
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Thursday blasted President Donald Trump a “lying buffoon” after he claimed he had as...
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Jubbaland condemns forced evictions, alleged abuses in Mogadishu
Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubbaland administration on Thursday condemned what it described as forced evictions and abuses against Somali citizens in Mogad...
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Somali opposition plans Saturday protest in Mogadishu, demands security guarantees
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali opposition leaders have called on the federal government to secure public safety during a mass demonstration planned for Mo...
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Somali military court releases soldiers accused of unlawful surgery consent in pregnant woman’s death
Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali military court on Friday released two soldiers accused of illegally authorizing surgery on a pregnant woman who later die...
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Somali security forces detain, release opposition-linked figures before Mogadishu protest
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces briefly detained three opposition-linked figures in Mogadishu late Thursday before releasing them hours lat...
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Somalia orders ‘iron fist’ response to security threats in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s interior security minister on Friday directed security forces to confront anyone threatening public order in Mogadishu...
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UK announces a further £6 million funding to SSF Trust Fund to boost Somalia’s security
New York (HOL) - The United Kingdom (UK) has on Thursday announced a further £6 million (over $8 million USD) in funding for the Somali Security Forc...
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AU chief warns of Somalia fragility, calls for $196 million to sustain peace mission
New York (HOL) — The African Union’s top official warned Thursday that Somalia’s fragile gains risk unraveling unless international partners urg...
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