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HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — A district court in Hargeisa on Tuesday sentenced musician Mubaarik Ahmed Yusuf, known professionally as Mubaarik Oktoober, to one year and four months in prison after finding him guilty of assault and bodily harm against his wife, fellow singer Farhiya Ahmed Addaawe Geedi, widely known as Farhiya Fiska. In a written ruling dated Feb. 17, 2026, the Hargeisa District Court convicted Mubaarik under Article 440(1) of the Penal Code, which covers offenses causing bodily injury. The…

Jubaland frees opposition Senator Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after 16 months, signaling reconciliation push KISMAYO, Somalia — The Jubaland administration on Sunday released federal senator and opposition figure Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after nearly 16 months in detention, a move officials cast as an attempt to defuse tensions and promote political reconciliation in the semi-autonomous region. Gaboose, who had been under house arrest since 2024, was freed in Kismayo. Hours later, Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe convened…

Lamine Yamal’s star turn powered Barcelona past Copenhagen 4-1 on Wednesday, clinching a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s new league phase and an automatic berth in the round of 16. The 18-year-old winger set up Robert Lewandowski’s equalizer and then struck the go-ahead goal before Raphinha and Marcus Rashford added late finishes to cap a dominant second half. Barcelona, winners in 14 of their last 15 matches in all competitions, finished fifth in the 36-team table to avoid February’s playoff round. Final:…

Jimco - Dowladda Jabuuti ayaa dalkeeda ka musaafurineysa ilaa 16 Askari oo Itoobiyaan ah, kuwaa oo sida la sheegay gacan saar dhaw la leh Jabhada difaaca Tigray-ga. Sida ay sheegtay Warbaahinta gudaha Jabuuti 16 kan Askari oo ay ka mid yihiin Korneelo iyo Taliyayaal ayaa waxaa qabtay ciidanka ilaalada madaxtooyada kuwaa oo ku u gudbiyay xarunta hay'adda sirdoonka si baaritaan loogu sameeyo. Sida qorshuhu ahaa Askartan ayeey aheyd in laga masaafuriyo dalka Jabuuti Arbacadii toddobaadkan, si rasmi ahna looma oga in…