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UN appoints James Swan to lead MONUSCO in Democratic Republic of Congo
New York — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed U.S. diplomat James Swan as his new Special Representative for the United…
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President Hosts Iftar with MPs After Parliament Approves Revised Constitution
Somalia adopts revised constitution; President Mohamud hails ‘historic achievement’ amid opposition boycott MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday hosted…
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Somalia’s Constitution Finalization Must Unite the Nation, Not Divide or Extend Terms
Opinion: Somalia’s rushed constitutional push risks deepening division. An agreed election must come first. Somalia’s 2012 Provisional Constitution was conceived as a…
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Farmaajo Warns Mohamud Against Unilateral Moves on Somalia’s Constitution
Farmaajo warns Somalia risks instability over unilateral constitutional changes as term nears end MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo…
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Iran’s death toll tops 1,000 amid ongoing Israel-US strikes
TEHRAN, Iran — Israel launched fresh air strikes across Iran on Thursday, the fifth day of a U.S.-Israeli offensive that has killed…
Somalia
Museveni, Salaam Bank Launch Uganda’s First Islamic Insurer
Museveni joins Salaam Bank to launch Uganda’s first Islamic insurance company KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday inaugurated Tamini General…
Somalia
President Mohamud Appoints New Deputy Director General at Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has named Zakariye Yusuf Hussein deputy director general of the Presidential Palace, a senior Villa…
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Somalia’s President Mohamud Appoints Zakariye Yusuf Hussein Deputy Director General at Villa Somalia
Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appoints Zakariye Yusuf Hussein deputy director general at Villa Somalia in youth-focused reform move MOGADISHU — Somali President…
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Amended Somali Constitution Puts Mogadishu’s Political Status in Limbo
Mogadishu’s constitutional limbo has defined Somalia’s federal transition for more than a decade. With the adoption of Article 63 in the amended…
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Somalia Names New Ambassador to Strengthen Ties with Romania
Somalia Appoints New Ambassador to Romania This article discusses the recent appointment of Somalia’s new ambassador to Romania, aiming to enhance diplomatic…
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Iran Denies Firing Missile Toward Turkey Following NATO Interception
NATO intercepts ballistic missile allegedly launched from Iran en route to Turkish airspace; Tehran denies Thursday March 5, 2026 A Turkish F16…
