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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...

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,...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in India for talks. The closed-door meeting came on the sidelines of the final day of the G-20 summit in the capital New Delhi. “During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia as well as regional and global issues...

In the pursuit of a united and vibrant Somalia, we stand before a momentous occasion to acknowledge the remarkable role played by the resilient people of Khatumo SSC. Their unwavering dedication has not only achieved substantial unity but has come at the highest personal cost for the betterment of our beloved motherland. After 63 years...

 In a groundbreaking move aimed at bolstering humanitarian assistance efforts in Somalia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have officially signed a comprehensive data sharing agreement in Mogadishu. The two prominent United Nations agencies, renowned for their extensive operations catering to millions of vulnerable individuals in Somalia, are set...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, will be walking through Columbus as part of her 6,000-mile journey through the United States this fall. Her journey spans through more than 35 U.S. cities and towns over a two-month period of time, according to the Columbus Association for Performing...

Traffic grounded to a halt at Madina Gate, the entrance to the Halane camp in Mogadishu, on Sunday following a tense standoff that resulted in tragic fatalities. The initial incident unfolded when a male civilian fatally stabbed an ATMIS (African Union Mission in Somalia) soldier from Uganda contingent manning the gate. The soldier was on...

The Islamic Association of North America hosted a significant conference that drew attendees from various segments of society. This conference took place at the Minneapolis Conference Center on September 3rd, 2023, with the overarching theme of “Preserving Muslim Families in America.” This theme resonated with many Muslim families who have been increasingly concerned about their...

Police in Turkana County have arrested a woman and recovered an assault rifle in an operation to unmask a gang that has unleashed terror on refugees and locals at Kakuma. Last month, six immigrants were shot dead and at least seven others wounded under unclear circumstances at the Kakuma Refugee camp, in Turkana West. Locals...

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Hamza Abdi Barre (pictured) praised the supporting position of the State of Qatar to his country in various circumstances, affirming that the Somali people will remember and appreciate Qatari positions. In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Barre said Qatar has never...