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MOGADISHU — Somalia has extended the mandates of its federal institutions to five years under a newly adopted constitution, effectively adding one year to current terms, Speaker of the House of the People Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe announced Thursday. The move, unveiled at an iftar gathering in the capital, immediately deepened political fault lines in a country already grappling with drought and humanitarian strain. Madoobe said parliament and other constitutional bodies would now operate under the revised charter, which…

Hormuud Salaam Foundation ramps up Ramadan food aid for families, hospital and people with disabilities MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Hormuud Salaam Foundation has launched an expanded round of Ramadan relief across Mogadishu, delivering food assistance to low-income families, mental health patients and people with disabilities as part of its 14th annual Iftar and Support Project. The foundation says this year’s campaign aims to reach more than 67,000 vulnerable people nationwide. The latest distributions spanned multiple sites…

Carrick’s perfect start lifts Manchester United into Champions League race as Arsenal surge nine points clear Manchester United’s season is back on the rails. Four straight Premier League wins under Michael Carrick, capped by a composed 2-0 defeat of 10-man Tottenham on Saturday, have turned a campaign that looked rudderless weeks ago into one with a credible route back to the Champions League. United’s victory maintained Carrick’s 100% start as head coach and pushed the 20-time English champion up to 44 points — already…

New York — The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, extending AUSSOM through Dec. 31, 2026, in a resolution adopted Tuesday that also set a timetable to wind down a separate U.N. mission. The resolution, tabled by the United Kingdom, passed 15-0 and keeps in place international backing for Somalia’s security transition amid persistent attacks by the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab insurgency. It also decided to terminate the United…

MOGADISHU — The U.N. Security Council has unanimously renewed sanctions targeting Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab, extending maritime interdictions and expert monitoring while resisting Somali pressure for faster loosening of arms controls. All 15 members on Friday adopted Resolution 2806, keeping in place an arms embargo, asset freezes and travel bans focused on the insurgent group that has fought the Somali government for more than 16 years. The measure extends authorization for naval inspections to enforce the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has extended the free period for obtaining the National Identity Card until Jan. 31, 2026, the agency’s deputy director general announced Thursday. Deputy Director General Abdirahman Said Ahmed said the decision is intended to widen public access to the ID program and ease pressure on registration sites as demand grows. “The National Identity Card issuance service has been extended for two months for the benefit of the Somali…

"A Warm Salute to North Western State of Somalia's New Leader" In a statement brimming with diplomatic warmth, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended heartfelt congratulations to North Western State of Somalia's freshly elected leader, Abdirahman Mohammed Abdullahi, this Tuesday. By underscoring the dignified transition between President Muse Bihi Abdi and President-elect Abdullahi, the ministry paid homage to the commendable democratic strides being taken in the region. "On behalf of Ethiopia's people and its…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the realm of uplifting news, the United States tipped its hat to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro for snagging the coveted presidential seat in North Western State of Somalia. They threw kudos at the region for its tip-top democratic practices, something many can look up to.The US Embassy in Mogadishu gave a shoutout, via X (the platform yesteryear folks knew as Twitter). "Big ups to North Western State of Somalia's citizens for showing up to the polls and a hearty congratulations to President-elect…

Celebratory Salutations: Djibouti's Guelleh Extols North Western State of Somalia's Fresh Commandeer DJIBOUTI CITY - In a cordial gesture, esteemed Djibouti's head honcho, Ismail Omar Guelleh, warmly applauded Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, affectionately dubbed Irro, on his recent triumph in the presidential race of North Western State of Somalia. It's a move that hints at healing rifts in ties between these neighboring territories. "A hearty congratulations to the newly minted President of North Western State of…

Liverpool jumped ahead five points clear in the Premier League, thanks to a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday. The team’s performance was electrifying, possibly making the Reds feel like they were on cloud nine. "The match kicked off with a bang," exclaimed one commentator, as Darwin Nunez broke the deadlock after 20 minutes. It was a dazzling display of speed and accuracy. Mohamed Salah, the whirlwind winger himself, galloped forward with the ball, setting up Nunez who expertly chipped Aston Villa’s…