SOMALI YOUTHS’ PRIMARY PRIORITY: Throughout history, young people have played crucial roles in shaping transformative movements, from the rise of Islam to the struggle for Somalia’s independence. Somali youths, inspired by a deep sense of national identity and a longing for freedom, actively participated in resistance against colonial powers during the early days of the...
Month: September 2023
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The Khayrhaye Somali Cultural Museum is thought to be the 1st of its kind in Canada
It may have been six years in the making, but the creator of a new Ottawa museum highlighting Somali culture says it was time well-spent. Kaltoun Moussa is the driving force behind the Khayrhaye Somali Cultural Museum, thought to be the first of its kind in Canada. Moussa said she was inspired to open the...
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3 killed, including lawmaker, in blast in Central Somalia shortly after army freed town from militants
At least three people were killed, including a lawmaker and a local municipality staffer, in a bomb blast in Somalia’s central state of Galmudug on Monday, a security official confirmed. The attack took place in El-Garas town, which the Somali National Army said to have liberated from al-Shabaab terrorists with the help of locals earlier...
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Al-Shabaab whetting sword near the border of Ethiopia
Al-Shabaab, an Islamist military and political group seems to be engaged in whetting its sword against Ethiopia and its military force under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). A publication, Terrorism Monitor (TM) (Vol. 21 Issue 18) wrote on 08 September that, “Al-Shabaab is increasingly threatening Ethiopia amid the escalating conflict between its...
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14 injured in IED attack in Lamu – police
Fourteen military personnel were Sunday injured after their lorry ran over an improvised explosive devise in Baure, Lamu county. The Kenya Defence Forces lorry was using the Baure-Drum main supply route when it ran over the IED, officials aware of the incident said. The explosive destroyed the Kenya Army technical vehicle. Police believe the bomb...
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Sudan’s al-Burhan to discuss conflict with Eritrea leader
Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has visited Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, for an official meeting with President Isaias Afwerki. An official statement said the two leaders would discuss bilateral issues, the situation in Sudan and matters of mutual interest, but did not give any more details. Eritrea is the fourth country that Gen Burhan...
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Saldhig ku yaala Muqdisho oo AS maxaabiis ay kala baxeen
Muqdisho (Raxanreeb ) Warar ay dusiyeen xubno ka mid ah NISA – oo ka howlgala degmada Kaxda ee magaalada Muqdisho ayaa sheegaya in saldhiga degmada Kooxda Al- Shabaab ay kala baxeen maxabiis Maxaabiistan oo ay ku jireen saraakiil muhiim ah ayay kooxda la baxday weerarkii dhawaan ay ku qaadeen saldhiga degmada Kaxda halkaas oo xubnahan...
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OGOW Sheekooyin DF ay qarisay oo ka jira Garoonka Aadan Cadde.
Muqdisho (Raxanreeb ) Saraakiisha ciidanka ATMIS ee ku sugan Garoonka Aadan Cadde ee magaalada Muqdisho ayaa hakiyay dhaqdhaaqa Garoonka ka dib shaqaaqo ka dhalatay dil ciidanka ATMIS u gaysteen muwaadin Soomaaliyeed. Jahwareer ayaa ka taagnaa tan iyo shalay dhaqdhaaqa Garoonka diyaaradaha ee magaalada Muqdisho sabab la xiriirta go’aanka ka soo baxay saraakiisha ciidanka ATMIS ee...
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Somali forces retain key base following al-Shabab attack
Somali government forces have repulsed an al-Shabab attack on a key military base in the southern Lower Shabelle region. Hundreds of militants attacked government forces in the key town of Awdhegle on the bank of the Shabelle River early Sunday, officials said. The attack sparked heavy fighting between al-Shabab fighters and government forces who have...
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Somalia signs CTBT, “Testament to unwavering commitment to peace, security”
The Federal Republic of Somalia signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty on 8 September in a signing ceremony in New York, bringing the total number of signatures to 187. The event was attended by Abukar Dahir Osman, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations, who signed on behalf of his country,...