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Somalia’s Federal Government Establishes Coordination Committee to Oversee Formation of SSC-Khatumo State Administration

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In a strategic move aimed at consolidating governance and fostering stability in the recently restructured SSC-Khatumo region, the Office of the Minister of Interior has issued a ministerial circular announcing the establishment of a high-level coordination committee tasked with overseeing the region’s administrative formation. The newly constituted body will spearhead efforts to operationalize governance structures…

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Explosion Rocks Mogadishu Military Academy as Authorities Launch Probe into Suspected Suicide Attack

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Somalia’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an official investigation is underway following an explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in the heart of the capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday. The blast, which disrupted operations at one of the nation’s premier military training institutions, has been claimed by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist group, al-Shabab, as the…

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Somalia’s Finance Minister Honoured as Africa’s Best in Prestigious London Ceremony

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In a landmark moment for Somali economic leadership, the Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Biixi Imaan Cige, has been crowned Africa’s Best Finance Minister for 2025 at a distinguished international awards ceremony held in London. The accolade, awarded by a global panel of financial experts and policymakers, celebrates Minister Biixi’s exceptional stewardship…

ISIS on the Run in Somalia: Puntland Forces Make Major Gains

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Puntland security forces have made significant progress in their ongoing fight against terrorism, pushing back ISIS militants who have been infiltrating the region. In a major offensive earlier today in Toga Jaceel, located in the Calmiskaat Mountains, over 60 ISIS fighters were killed as Puntland troops launched a decisive assault. Following their defeat on the…

The Unity and Strength of the Somali People

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The Somali people are one, united by a shared history, culture, and resilience. Throughout history, Somalia has stood tall in the face of tyranny and subjugation, known for its fierce resistance—whether as individuals, communities, or as a nation. Located in Eastern Africa, Somalia boasts the longest coastline on the continent and occupies a strategically vital…

Love Against All Odds: The Story of Hafsa and Abshir

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Late last year, Somali police arrested over ten young women who were being transported to the Al-Shabaab stronghold of Elbur to join their husbands, all members of the terrorist group. These women, aged between 17 and 30, were being sent off by their families—many of whom marry off their daughters to Al-Shabaab fighters out of…

The Marginalization of Somali Kenyans: A Call for Equality

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Somali Kenyans are among the most marginalized communities in the country, despite occupying a vast landmass and having three counties—Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera—under their administration. Even with their deep-rooted presence in Kenya, they are often treated as second-class citizens, viewed as outsiders by other communities. The North Eastern and eastern regions of Kenya, where Somalis…

Raila Odinga’s AU Ambitions: A Complex Relationship with Somalia Remembered Amid Eastleigh Visit

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On February 5, 2025, Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and current candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairpersonship, visited the Somali-owned BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi. He was warmly received by Kamukunji Constituency Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan, alongside Mall Chair Abdiwali Maalim Hassan, CEO Munir Ahmed, and Eastleigh North MCA Ahmedqadar Dabar….

Somali Forces Eliminate ISIS Hideout in Calmiskaad Mountains

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Puntland regional forces have successfully destroyed an ISIS and Daesh hideout in the Togal Jaceel area of the Calmiskaad Mountains. In a major counterterrorism operation, around 57 militants were killed, and a cache of weapons and explosives was seized. The Somali army has been making significant gains against ISIS fighters, who have illegally entered the…

Will Somalia’s New Labor Law Truly Benefit Workers?

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After 52 years, Somalia has finally reformed its labor law. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s signing of the new Somali Labor Code marks a historic moment, with promises of better worker protections, fairness, and economic growth. The government frames this law as a step forward in securing workers’ rights while aligning Somalia with international labor standards….