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An African Union military helicopter crashes in Somalia’s capital, killing at least 3

Helicopter Crash · Mogadishu

An African Union military helicopter crashes in Somalia’s capital, killing at least 3

36% Left coverage: 28 sources

Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

Money · United States

Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

58% Center coverage: 12 sources

NEW YORK (AP) — Jane Ferguson has won awards for unflinching reporting from dangerous lands including Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen. So she was unlikely to be intimidated by seeking financing for a new journalism platform, despite tough times for the news industry. “It’s very high pressure,” said Ferguson, founder of Noosphere. “I’m used to pressure in the field.” Started this year, Noosphere offers journalists a place to showcase work to consu…See the Story

Ugandan Police Officers Applauded for Professionalism in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission

Helicopter Crash · Mogadishu

Ugandan Police Officers Applauded for Professionalism in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has lauded the 12th Formed Police Unit (FPU) for its exemplary professionalism, discipline, and resilience during a 14-month peacekeeping deployment in Mogadishu, Somalia. The officers served under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the African Union Support to Somalia (AUSSOM).See the Story

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Hoists National Flag At Villa Somalia in Honor of Somalia's 65th Independence and Unity Anniversary

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Mogadishu -- The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, tonight hoisted the Somali national flag at Villa Somalia, in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the country's independence and unification.Africa · Mogadishu See the Story

Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Somalia's Mogadishu Airport, Three Dead

Somali authorities announced that three people were killedHelicopter Crash · Mogadishu See the Story

Women Parliamentarians Convene for Final National Dialogue on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience in Somalia

June 30, 2025 (MOGADISHU, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with support from the GIZ-funded Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) project, held the final national dialogue on gender equality, land governance and climate resilience in Mogadishu. This marked the sixth and last country-level meeting following similar engagements in Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. T…Mogadishu · Mogadishu Read Article

Troops mobilizations are underway in East of Hiiraan province to thwart Al-Shabab’s unprecedented attacks

Reports say that Somali troops were sent to the East of Hiiraan province after Al-Shabab fighters on last Sunday captured El-Qoohle settlement which is under Moqokori district. They perceived the settlement another gate that they can move into Moqokori district after they were utterly defeated on several occasions the attacks they launched on El-Hareeri settlement which is under the administration of Moqokori district. They are trying now to cro…Somalia · Somalia Read Article

NISA Forces, local defense forces conduct operations in the border between Hiiraan & Middle Shabelle provinces

Soldiers of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in collaboration with local defense forces conducted a planned operations in settlements in Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle provinces. They conducted the operations particularly in Mabaah and Takawal settlements which lie in the border between Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle provinces. They said that heavy casualties were inflicted on the militant group of Al-Shabab. Al-Shabab members were…Somalia · Somalia Read Article

Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Urges Somali Solidarity - 'Let's Meet At the Table With Open Hearts'

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Mogadishu -- President of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Officially concluded the celebrations of Somalia's 65th Independence and Unity Week with a national call for unity, reconciliation, and sincere dialogue.Africa · Mogadishu Read Article

Somalia Launches Advanced Satellite System to Boost Aviation Weather Monitoring - Space in Africa

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has launched a new, state-of-the-art satellite-based weather monitoring and forecasting system, marking a significant […] The post Somalia Launches Advanced Satellite System to Boost Aviation Weather Monitoring appeared first on Space in Africa.Somalia · Somalia Read Article

Somalia: Tensions Rise in Gedo As Federal Government Plans Jubaland Presidential Election

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Gedo region in southwestern Somalia has been facing increasing political tensions recently, with a growing rift between the Jubaland administration and the federal government. The federal authorities are preparing to hold an election aimed at appointing a new president for Jubaland.Africa · Somalia Read Article

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