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Somalia’s Top Court Confirms Death Penalty for Man Who Set Pregnant Wife on Fire
Sayid Ali Moalim Daoud faces the bench during his hearing on September 18, 2024, as the Somali Supreme Court reaffirms his death…
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Somali Troops Reclaim Key Al-Shabaab Stronghold in Central Region
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali National Army (SNA) has successfully retaken a pivotal Al-Shabaab bastion, emphasizing their growing capability to combat violent…
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Surge in Minnesota’s Muslim Population Leads to Overabundance of Aged Qurans in Mosques
For 16 years, retired tailor Mukhtar Isse has been diligently rebinding Qurans with tape and glue, ensuring these sacred texts remain accessible…
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Turkish Citizen Arrested in Somalia Due to Improper Conduct
Turkish National Held for Misconduct in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – A Banadir regional court in Mogadishu has detained a Turkish citizen following…
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Favori LLC’s Turkish Executive Detained in Somalia Over Employment Infractions
Ertugrul Karaferiyeli, Human Resources Manager at Favori LLC, working at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport, finds himself ensnared in allegations of labor…
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Ethiopia Strengthens Military Collaboration with China
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s government has inked a souped-up military cooperation deal with China, aiming to swap expertise and pick up…
Somalia
Somalia Embassy Refutes Claim of $256,000 Debt to Nairobi Contractor
Somalia Embassy Refutes Contractor’s $256,000 Claim in Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya – Somalia firmly denies allegations suggesting it owes a contractor a substantial…
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Turkey to Send Frigates to Protect Energy Exploration Vessel in Somalia
The Turkish seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, is ushered by Turkish naval ships in the Mediterranean Sea, off Antalya on 10 August…
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Somalia’s Foreign Minister: Issue Lies with Ethiopian Government, Not Its Citizens
Somalia FM: Clash with Ethiopian Government, Not Citizens MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, emphasizes that the country’s primary…
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Southwest Leaders Criticize Federal Authorities After Mogadishu-Baidoa Flight Cancellation
Mogadishu (AX) – On Tuesday morning, flights were unexpectedly grounded between Mogadishu and Baidoa, stranding passengers at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport.…
Somalia
Kenya Heightens Security Following Al-Shabaab Warnings
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan authorities are on high alert due to fresh threats from Al-Shabaab. The Somali National Army (SNA) has been…
