Somalia: Puntland Court Orders Urgent Hearing Without Mental Health Assessment, Raising Concerns of Possible Injustice

The First Grade Court of Mudug Region in Gaalkacyo has issued an order mandating the immediate court appearance of two defendants: Hodan Maxamud Diiriye (34) and Cabdicaasiis Nuur Xaashi Calas (65). Both individuals are accused in a case filed by complainant Marxuumad Saabiriin Saylaan Cabdille Wees…

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Somalia's 2026 Mandate Test: Federal–State Election Rift Deepens Ahead of Polls

Somalia is entering a critical political year as preparations begin for the 2026 mandate cycle, with the central government and Federal Member States (FMS) increasingly divided over who should control upcoming elections. The debate touches on the core of Somalia's federal model — whether elections…

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Somalia:Growing Coalition Backs Liban Ahmed as Galmudug's Political Landscape Shifts

The race for Galmudug state leadership has taken a remarkable turn as a broad political and community coalition has rallied behind Liban Ahmed, signaling a significant change in the dynamics of the upcoming election. What began as a quiet consultation among elders has transformed into a movement uniting…

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Alasow Foundation CLG Officially Registered in Ireland

Dublin, Ireland – A major milestone has been reached in the world of Somali humanitarian work after Alasow Foundation CLG was officially registered in the Republic of Ireland as a non-profit organisation. The registration was completed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), granting the foundation…

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Somalia Opposition Leader Condemns Arrest of Community Leader in Mogadishu, Calls for Immediate Release

Mogadishu – Former Somali President and opposition leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly condemned the arrest of Nabadoon Cabdirisaaq Nuur Xalane, who was detained today in the Somali capital after speaking out on land-grabs in Mogadishu. In a forceful post on social media, Sharif stated: "I…

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Trump Immigration Order Sends Shockwaves Through Minnesota's Somali Community as Anxiety Deepens

Minneapolis – A new immigration directive issued by U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited uncertainty and alarm within Minnesota's Somali community, one of the largest East African diasporas in the world. The executive move — which cancels previously granted protections preventing the deportation…

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Somali Cabinet Approves Landmark Bill Banning Female Genital Mutilation and Major International Agreements

Mogadishu – The Cabinet of the Federal Government of Somalia has today approved a landmark bill banning female genital mutilation (FGM), marking a historic step toward protecting the rights and dignity of women and girls across the country. The newly approved legislation criminalizes all forms of…

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Growing Concerns Over Somalia's e-Visa System: Financial Transparency Questions Raised Over Premier Bank and Empire Tech Solutions

For several months, Somali travellers—both inside the country and across the diaspora—have heavily relied on the newly introduced e-Visa system that allows visa payments to be processed digitally. While the system has facilitated easier access to visas, new allegations are emerging that raise serious…

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Somalia:Official Report: Construction of Hobyo Port Officially Begins

Hobyo, Galmudug –The long-anticipated construction of Hobyo Port has officially commenced, marking a major step forward for trade, investment, and maritime infrastructure in Galmudug State and Somalia at large. The project is being executed by a prominent Turkish construction company, whose team of…

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Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Bound for UAE, Raising Fresh Tensions in the Gulf

Tehran, Iran – Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized an oil tanker that was reportedly on its way to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Reuters. Iranian authorities have not yet provided official details about the reasons behind the seizure, but the incident has…

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Ambassador Jamal Bakar Appointed as Ethiopia's Envoy to the United Arab Emirates

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Government of Ethiopia has appointed Ambassador Jamal Bakar, a native of the Somali Regional State, as the country's new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Former President Farmaajo Returns to Mogadishu Ahead of Election Season

Mogadishu, Somalia – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday morning, marking his first visit to the capital in several months. Farmaajo and his delegation landed at Aden Adde International Airport, where they were received by members of parliament, political…

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Alasow Foundation Officially Registered in the Netherlands and the United States

Breda, Netherlands / Wilmington, Delaware – November 2025 The Alasow Foundation, a global humanitarian organization, has been officially registered as a legal nonprofit entity in both the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the State of Delaware, United States of America.

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Somalia's Political Cycle of Betrayal: From Mubarak to Saacid – History Repeats Itself

By Dahir Alasow | Investigative Journalist In the Middle East and Africa, politics has often been a theater of betrayal — where allies turn against each other, and power devours its own makers. The stories of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, Mohamed Morsi, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi mirror a political pattern…

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Somalia: Favori Company Fires Somali Airport Workers Without Cause as Mogadishu Airport Operations Collapse

Mogadishu, Somalia – Tensions have escalated at Aden Adde International Airport after Turkish management firm Favori LLC allegedly fired dozens of Somali workers without any clear reason, leading to widespread disruption and public outrage. Eyewitnesses told Sunatimes.com that baggage handling, cleaning,…

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Nine Prominent Somali Politicians Form New Political Alliance "Union for National Dignity"

Mogadishu (Waagacusub Media) — Nine prominent Somali political figures, representing various parties, movements, and civic platforms, have officially announced the formation of a new broad-based political alliance named the "Union for National Dignity" (Midowga Haybad Qaran). The leaders,…

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BBC Director-General Tim Davie Expected to Resign After Altering Trump Speech Footage from January 6 Capitol Riot

The Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Tim Davie, is reportedly preparing to resign following revelations that the BBC had edited or distorted a portion of Donald Trump's speech delivered on January 6, 2021, during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to internal…

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Somalia to Launch Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) System – A New Era of Airspace Control and Passenger Surveillance

The Federal Government of Somalia is preparing to implement a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system that will digitally control all passenger movements entering or departing Somalia — including flights through Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, and Bosaso international airports. According to…

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Eastern Germans Still Feel Closer to Russia Than the West, Says The New York Times

A recent report by The New York Times highlights that many residents in Eastern Germany still feel a strong sense of closeness and nostalgia toward Russia, decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Israel Concerned Over Turkey's Possible Military Presence in Gaza Disguised as Humanitarian Aid

The Israeli television network i24NEWS has for the first time published a detailed explanation of why Israel strongly opposes any potential Turkish presence inside Gaza. Quoting multiple Israeli security officials, the report claims that Turkey's humanitarian and reconstruction missions often conceal…

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