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Asad Diyaano, once a leader within PSF, assumes leadership of Somali police force
In an iconic moment, the new Somali Police Chief Asad Osman Abdullahi Diyaano (far right) accepted command from the outgoing…
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Somali Leaders Hold Private Discussions on Ethiopian Military Presence
Somali Leaders Hold Secretive Talks Over Ethiopian Troops MOGADISHU, Somalia — Amid swirling tensions around Ethiopian military presence, President Hassan…
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Bayraktar TB2 Drone Manufacturer Engages with Somali Officials in Mogadishu
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) accepts a ceremonial gift from Haluk Bayraktar (right), CEO of Baykar Technologies, in a…
West-Africa
Somali Leader Kicks Off National Consultative Council Gathering in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (AX) – On Wednesday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud kicked off the National Consultative Council (NCC) gathering in Mogadishu,…
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An Unprecedented 4,000 Aspiring Students Take Somali National University Entrance Exam
Mogadishu (AX)— This year, Somali National University witnessed its biggest turnout ever as nearly 4,000 students took part in the…
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St. Cloud’s Somali Community Strives for Political Power Amid Divergent Perspectives
Men gather around candidate Abdi Daisane (right), who’s gunning for Minnesota State Representative. Here, he shares his campaign vision at…
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First Somali American Woman and First Non-U.S. Citizen Among New Minneapolis Police Recruits
Four years have zipped by since George Floyd’s tragic passing, shaking the law enforcement community. During that span, scores of…
West-Africa
IGAD Appeals for Enhanced Engagement from Somali Diaspora at Istanbul Summit
Mogadishu (AX) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged the Somali diaspora to engage more actively in fostering…
West-Africa
Somali Government and United States Ink $68.5 Million Development Aid Agreement
Mogadishu (AX) – On Tuesday, the Somali government inked a landmark $68.5 million Development Assistance Grant Agreement with the United…
Somalia
Somali Telecom Companies Spearhead Crisis Management with Innovative Early Warning Systems
Somali Telecom Firms Shine in Crisis Handling with Cutting-Edge Alert Systems NAIROBI, Kenya – In the evolving sphere of emergency…
West-Africa
Top al-Shabaab Leader Defects to Join Somali Forces
Mogadishu (AX) — A weary Al-Shabaab leader, turned off by endless infighting within the faction, surrendered to Somali authorities. This…
