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Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Defense Abdikhadir Mohamed Noor has admitted that high-ranking officials of the U.S.-trained elite unit were involved in the misappropriation of rations donated by the United States, although their identities were not disclosed. During an interview with Universal Somali TV on Saturday, Minister Noor disclosed that the diversion of rations took place last month and that the officers linked to the incident have been under detention for five days. He mentioned that the food supplies were…

Tanzania has vowed to continue supporting Somalia in defense and security for lasting peace. President Samia Suluhu Hassan affirmed this commitment during a meeting with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The Somali leader is on a brief state visit to Tanzania. President Samia expressed readiness to offer training in defense, health, and education to Somalis. Additionally, both countries aim to enhance collaboration in health and education sectors. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud thanked Tanzania for its support during tough times. He noted that…

In Hargeisa, authorities detained three Hargeisa Local Council members for challenging plans to evict poor people from a construction site. The arrested officials are Siikawi, Said Jama, and Fidaar, with Fidaar allegedly facing police violence during the incident. The disagreement arose over a location in the Gobonimo market, where the local government seeks to erect a new edifice for the June 26 District headquarters in Hargeysa. In response, MP Barkhad Jama Batuun of the Somaliland House of Representatives criticized the…

In Mogadishu's Yaqshid district, former South West State MP Ali Omar Gaab was fatally shot by armed gunmen who quickly fled the scene. Security forces arrived but failed to make any arrests. The al-Shabab militant group has taken credit for the killing, citing Gaab as a Member of Parliament for the South West Somalia administration. Both the South West State authorities and the federal government have not yet issued a statement regarding this tragic incident.

The Horn of Africa is set to have increased rainfall from May to July, with some areas getting wetter than usual, according to the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The ICPAC forecasts wetter conditions for northern regions, affecting countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, as well as western and coastal Kenya. Heavy rains in the region have caused flooding resulting in casualties and damages. Kenya has…

At the onset of his second term, President Hassan Sheikh embarked on significant initiatives, including combating al-Shabab in Somalia's central region, particularly in Galmudug. He also traveled abroad to secure necessary support and successfully joined the East African Community (EAC). However, it became clear that the President aimed to firmly maintain control during this term. His choice of Prime Minister, lacking leadership experience but known for humility, reflected this desire to avoid conflicts. Having faced…

 Jimco, April, 26, 2024 (AX) - Wasiirka arrimaha gudaha ee maamulka Koonfur Galbeed ayaa sheegay in xal laga gaaray colaad labo beelood ku dhex martay degmada Diinsoor ee gobolka Baay.Wasiirka arrimaha gudaha, Cabdullaahi Xaaji Xasan waxa uu sheegay in labada beelood ay qaateen nabad. Ka dib dadaalo badan oo la sameeyay ayuu sheegay in lagu heshiiyay in dirir dambe aysan dhicin.“Labada beelood waan isku keennay, waxayna raalli ku yihiin oo qaateen nabadda. Odayaaasha labada beelood iyagoo gacmaha is haysta ayaaan soo…

South Africa on Monday tightened COVID-19 restrictions, banned alcohol sales and extended a nationwide curfew, as infections shot through a million marks due to a faster-spreading variant of the disease detected in the country. South Africa has recorded the highest number of coronavirus infections on the continent, with 1,044,413 cases reported and almost 27,000 deaths. Daily cases began to increase rapidly at the end of November to between 10,000 and 14,000. The new variant, called 501.V2, was…

Voting began in Niger on Sunday in an election expected to lead to the West African nation's first transfer of power between two democratically elected presidents. A smooth handover would be a rare bright spot for a country plagued by widespread poverty and violence that has killed hundreds of civilians and soldiers in the past year alone. Niger has experienced four coups since gaining independence from France in 1960. This would also be in contrast to Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea, whose presidents this…

Three UN peacekeepers have been killed by unidentified fighters in the Central African Republic, the UN said, as the country prepares for a general election and fighting continues between rebels and government forces.