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Somalia/Cameroon: Somali President Hosts Legendary Footballers On Historic Visit

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Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed internationally renowned former football stars Samuel Eto'o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha at the Presidential Palace during their historic visit to the country.See the Story

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Somalia: Suspected Al-Shabaab Bomb-Makers Arrested After Accidental Blast in Mogadishu

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Somali police arrested several suspected al-Shabaab militants on Thursday after an explosion in Mogadishu's Dayniile district exposed what authorities described as a bomb-making operation.See the Story

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National Environmental and Climate Change Conference Enters Second Day in Mogadishu

🌍Mogadishu,Somalia, June 6, 2025-The second day of the National Environmental and Climate Change Conference was officially opened today by Mr. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia. The ongoing conference has convened environmental experts, government representatives, humanitarian organizations, and other key stakeholders to assess the impact See the Story

Somali Leaders Extend Eid al-Adha Greetings, Urge Unity and Renew Resolve Against Al-Shabaab

🌍By A Yusuf Mogadishu, June 6, 2025—As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre have delivered heartfelt messages to the Somali people, calling for national unity, forgiveness, and steadfastness in the ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab. In his Eid address, President Mohamud congratulated the nation andEid · Mogadishu Read Article

National Conference on environment and Climate change opens in Mogadishu

The first Deputy Prime Minister of the Somali Federal Gov’t, Salah Ahmed Jama on Wednesday has officially opened a national conference on environment and climate change that was held in Mogadishu. The meeting gave a special priority when it comes to promoting awareness raising to environment issues and ways to mitigate the impact of climate change which is increasing. Hon. Salah delivered a speech at the conference and underlined the conservatio…Environment · Mogadishu See the Story

Somali Police Pledge to give a reward to individuals who bring information on Al-Shabab members

Banadir regional Police Chief, Colonel Mahdi Omar Mumin has promised that a reward will be given of up to $ 30, 000 to anyone who brings information that will lead the apprehension of Al-Shabab members. He called on the residents in Banadir region to maintain the security and to keep at bay when it comes to individuals who want to disrupt the security. He said: “I promise to the Somali populace that we will double our efforts in heightening the …Mogadishu · Mogadishu Read Article

Somalia: Eye Specialist Warns of Dangerous Toy Guns During Eid

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Mogadishu (Smn) -- Dr. Abdisamad Hassan, an eye specialist at Mustaqbal Eye Hospital, has issued a warning about toy guns containing gunpowder sold to children during Eid celebrations.Africa · Mogadishu Read Article

Somalia: Farmaajo Criticizes Somali President's National Dialogue As 'Exclusionary'

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Mogadishu, June 5, 2025 -- Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, widely known as Farmajo, on Thursday sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's proposed national dialogue, labeling it "exclusionary" and accusing Mohamud of advancing a unilateral political agenda.Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed · Mogadishu Read Article

Somalia’s Electoral Commission Rejects Allegations of Forced Voter Registration in Mogadishu

🌍Mogadishu, June 5, 2025– Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied allegations that residents in Mogadishu are being coerced into registering for upcoming local elections under threat of arrest. In a press statement on Thursday, INEC Chairman Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan described the claims circulating on social media as “false, baseless, and deliberately misleading.”Mogadishu · Mogadishu Read Article

Defense Minister expresses worry over the security of Mogadishu following the withdrawal of Burundi troops from Hawaadley settlement

The defense minister of Somalia’s Federal Gov’t, Ahmed Ma’alin Fiqi on Thursday has strongly spoken of the security of Mogadishu after the withdrawal of Burundian soldiers from Hawaadley settlement in Middle Shabelle province in which the militant group of Al-Shabab recaptured. He expressed his worry over Al-Shabab’s capture of Hawaadley settlement in Middle Shabelle province. He said that the takeover of Hawaadley settlement poses a security th…Mogadishu · Mogadishu Read Article

Somalia: New Mogadishu Mayor Muungaab Takes Office, Outlines 9-Point Agenda

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Mogadishu, Somalia -- Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab officially took office as the new governor of Banadir region and mayor of Mogadishu on Wednesday night during a handover ceremony held at the Mogadishu City Hall.Africa · Mogadishu Read Article

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Somalia/Cameroon: Somali President Hosts Legendary Footballers On Historic Visit

Somalia: Suspected Al-Shabaab Bomb-Makers Arrested After Accidental Blast in Mogadishu

National Environmental and Climate Change Conference Enters Second Day in Mogadishu

Somali Leaders Extend Eid al-Adha Greetings, Urge Unity and Renew Resolve Against Al-Shabaab

National Conference on environment and Climate change opens in Mogadishu

Somali Police Pledge to give a reward to individuals who bring information on Al-Shabab members

Somalia: Eye Specialist Warns of Dangerous Toy Guns During Eid

Somalia: Farmaajo Criticizes Somali President's National Dialogue As 'Exclusionary'

Somalia’s Electoral Commission Rejects Allegations of Forced Voter Registration in Mogadishu

Defense Minister expresses worry over the security of Mogadishu following the withdrawal of Burundi troops from Hawaadley settlement

Somalia: New Mogadishu Mayor Muungaab Takes Office, Outlines 9-Point Agenda

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