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Garissa leaders demand probe into blast that killed two siblings
Garissa leaders call for swift and independent probe into suspected unexploded ordnance blast that killed two young siblings in Bura East.
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Puntland President Warns Somalia Faces Threat to Statehood Amid Election Dispute
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni warns Somalia's federal government is undermining the country's federal system and political agreements.
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Somalia denies Turkish F-16 airstrike on army positions after deadly clashes with al-Shabab
Somalia's government denies reports that Turkish F-16 fighter jets or armed drones bombed Somali National Army positions near Leego, following heavy fighting with al-Shabab.
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Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Embarks on Uganda Trip Amid Election Crisis
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits Uganda as election crisis deepens
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Somalia's Fisheries Sector in Crisis Amid Corruption and Foreign Deals
Somalia's fisheries sector faces crisis due to corruption, secret foreign deals, and donor flight, undermining the country's blue economy vision.
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Museveni Urges Somalia to Unite Against Al-Shabaab
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to discuss security cooperation and trade.
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Somalia Faces Security Challenges as African Union Troops Prepare to Leave Key Bases
African Union forces in Somalia to withdraw from three positions in Lower Shabelle
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Egypt's Military Missions in Somalia and the Gulf Risk Deeper Entanglement
Egypt's parliament authorizes President Sisi to send forces to support Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threats to the Bab el Mandeb strait and Red Sea access.
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Somali Prime Minister Urges Women Scholars to Play Key Role in Nation-Building
Somali PM Xamsa Cabdi Barre calls on women scholars to contribute to nation-building, social awareness, and countering extremist ideologies.
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Garissa Leaders Urge Locals to Acquire ID and Voter Cards Ahead of 2027 Elections
Garissa leaders allied to the Talasame political alliance are urging residents to acquire national identity cards and voter registration cards ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Somali Prime Minister Urges Women Religious Scholars to Strengthen Society
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre calls on women religious scholars to play a greater role in strengthening state institutions and promoting social awareness.
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Former South West President Urges Hassan Sheikh to Step Down Amid Escalating Conflict
Somalia's former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen calls for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to step down amid escalating conflict.