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Minneapolis ICE crackdown puts strain on Somali-owned businesses
MINNEAPOLIS — The corridors of Karmel Mall, usually a hive of bargaining and chatter, were hushed on a recent afternoon. Steel shutters…
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Nigeria edge Egypt in penalty shootout to clinch AFCON bronze
Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze as Nwabali denies Salah Nigeria edged Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout to…
Somalia
Somalia’s Development Bank Prioritizes Governance to Strengthen Public Trust
Somalia’s development bank taps Deloitte for first-ever audit as it pivots from aid to investment The Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank has…
Somalia
Somalia’s president seeks dialogue with North Western State of Somalia, vows to safeguard national unity
LAS ANOD, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged North Western State of Somalia’s leaders to return to talks with Mogadishu during…
Somalia
Somali Army Repels al-Shabab Attack on Bases in Middle Shabelle
Somali forces repel al-Shabab attack in Middle Shabelle after pre-dawn blast, ministry says JOWHAR, Somalia — Somali government forces repelled an al-Shabab…
Somalia
Puntland State Orders Defecting Las Anod Soldiers to Surrender Weapons
Puntland State orders defected officers to return weapons as federal alignment deepens in Las Anod Police commander warns of “dangerous” consequences amid…
East-Africa
Puntland State Releases Names of Nearly 50 Foreign ISIS Fighters Detained in Northeastern Somalia
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State authorities on Saturday released the names and photographs of nearly 50 foreign Islamic State fighters captured during…
Somalia
Puntland State orders defecting troops in Las Anod to return weapons
Puntland State orders defected officers to return weapons, warns of ‘dangerous’ consequences amid Las Anod realignment GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State authorities…
East-Africa
Somali Leaders, Foreign Envoys Attend Inauguration of Somalia’s Northeastern Regional President
At Las Anod inauguration, Somalia’s president condemns Israel over North Western State of Somalia and vows to defend unity LAS ANOD —…
East-Africa
Foreign ambassadors gather in Las Anod, Somalia, for northeastern state president’s inauguration
Envoys from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Sudan attend Las Anod inauguration, signaling support for Somalia’s unity LAS ANOD, Somalia — Ambassadors from…
Somalia
Somali President Urges Unity, Stability After Meeting Northeastern Elders in Las Anod
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 LAS ANOD, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened a high-level, closed-door consultation Friday night with traditional elders…
