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Somalia to Adopt Swahili in National Curriculum to Strengthen East African Integration

In a landmark move aimed at deepening regional cooperation and cultural integration, Somalia has announced plans to introduce Swahili, the lingua franca of...

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US Drone Strikes in Somalia: Family of Young Mother and Child Killed Demand Justice as AFRICOM Admits Civilian Deaths but Refuses Reparations

In central Somalia, the story of 22-year-old Luul Dahir Mohamed and her four-year-old daughter Mariam has become a haunting symbol of the devastating...

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Somalia Arrests Four TikTokers Over Video Allegedly Insulting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Somali authorities have arrested four TikTok users for allegedly insulting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a viral dance video, sparking fresh debate over...

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Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Mogadishu Airport in Somalia, Investigation Underway

A Ugandan military helicopter carrying eight personnel crashed on Monday at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, prompting an emergency response and...

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Trump’s Second Term Escalates U.S. Military Footprint in Somalia Despite Campaign Pledge to End ‘Forever Wars’

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Despite campaigning on a strong anti-interventionist message promising to end America’s “forever wars,” President Donald Trump has significantly ramped up...

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How Two Female Engineers Are Transforming Mogadishu’s Skyline and Breaking Gender Barriers in Somalia’s Construction Industry

Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, is witnessing a remarkable construction boom as the city emerges from decades of conflict. Amid this transformation, two young female...

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Somalia’s National Stadium Reawakens: Adebayor, Eto’o, and Okocha Lead Historic Match in Mogadishu Amid Hopes for International Football Return

Somalia’s Football Revival Begins: Legends Match in Mogadishu Sparks Hopes of Hosting International Games Again For decades, Somalia has been associated more with...

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US and Somali Airstrike Targets Al-Shabab as Battle Intensifies for Strategic Town

The United States and Somali armed forces have carried out a coordinated airstrike against al-Shabab militants amid intense fighting over the control of...

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From Fishermen to Pirates: The Economic Desperation Driving Piracy in Eyl, Somalia

In the quiet coastal town of Eyl, Somalia, two men, their identities concealed under large scarves, entered a room for a clandestine meeting....

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Chad Ends Partnership with Prince Harry-Linked Conservation Charity Over Poaching Failures

The Chadian government has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with African Parks, a conservation organisation whose board includes Prince Harry, accusing it of...

Mother of Missing Tanzanian Diplomat Begs for His Return

The mother of missing former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole has made a heartfelt plea for his safe return, urging authorities to act swiftly...