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MOGADISHU, Somalia — A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting the regional presidency, following recent operations against the militant group in the Labadulle and Ceelahelay areas.   Shuuke, who hailed from Ceelgaras and arrived armed with a rifle and ammunition, acknowledged his role as a senior figure...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A joint session of Somalia’s Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed with supporters of proposed amendments to five articles of the provisional constitution.   The Speaker of the House of the People, Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, struggled to officially open the session amid loud protests and disruptions. Lawmakers opposing...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The African Union’s Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi.   They discussed strengthening cooperation between the African Union and Qatar in supporting Somalia’s peace and security efforts. During the meeting, Ambassador Diene praised Qatar’s ongoing support for African Union operations...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has issued a statement responding to recent remarks by some members of Parliament and the parliamentary oversight committee on the constitutional review process.   The ministry denied claims by certain lawmakers that there had been no consultations on the country’s constitution. According to the statement, all federal member states participated in the...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, accompanied by Chief of the Somali National Army, Major General Odowa Yusuf Raage, held an official meeting with General Seán Clancy, Head of the European Union Military Committee, who is on a working visit to Somalia.   The meeting focused on commending and strengthening military cooperation between the Federal Republic...

Galgaduud – Horjooge ka tirsanaa kooxda Al-Shabaab, laguna magacaabo Cabdiraxmaan Talxo Shuuke, ayaa maanta isku dhiibay Ciidamada Daraawiishta Galmudug, gaar ahaan ururka Galayr ee ilaalada Madaxtooyada Galmudug, kuwaas oo maalmahan howlgallo ka dhan ah Al-Shabaab ka waday aagga deegaanada Labadulle iyo Ceelahelay.   Horjoogahan ayaa sheegay in uu ahaa mas’uul ka tirsanaa Al-Shabaab, kana mid ahaa horjoogeyaasha ay kooxdaasi ugu yeeraan...

Jabuuti – Xoghayaha Fulinta ee Urur-goboleedka IGAD, Mudane Workneh Gebeyehu, ayaa maanta qaabilay Safiirka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya u fadhiya Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti, Mudane Salaad Cali Geelle.   Kulanka ayaa diiradda lagu saaray arrimo la xiriira iskaashiga gobolka iyo xoojinta hay’adaha IGAD, iyadoo si gaar ah looga hadlayay ansixintii dhowaan ay Soomaaliya siisay Heshiiska Aasaaska IGAD. Intii uu socday kulanka, waxaa dib loo adkeeyey...

Muqdisho – Xildhibaannada labada aqal ee Baarlamaanka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa maanta kulan wadajir ah ku yeeshay xarunta Golaha Shacabka ee magaalada Muqdisho.   Kulanka ayaa waxaa shir-guddoominayey Guddoomiyaha Golaha Shacabka Mudane Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe), waxaana wehliyey Guddoomiye Ku-xigeenka Koowaad ee Golaha Aqalka Sare Mudane Cali Shacbaan Ibraahim, iyo xubnaha kale ee guddoonka labada aqal. Kulankan ayaa waxaa hareeyey buuq...

WASHINGTON - A man sprayed a substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar during her town hall in Minneapolis’ North Side on Tuesday night, Jan. 27.   In prepared remarks, Omar was calling for the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem when she was interrupted. A witness, Nate Lassen, who was seated...

CONAKRY – Madaxweynaha cusub ee Guinea, Mamady Doumbouya, ayaa magacaabay Ra’iisul Wasaare cusub, wax ka yar laba toddobaad kadib markii la dhaariyay.   Amadou Oury Bah, oo horey u soo noqday Ra’iisul Wasaare intii u dhaxaysay Febraayo 2024 ilaa Janaayo 2026 xilliga dowlad-dhexe ee kumeel-gaarka ahaa, ayaa sii ahaan doona xilka hoos yimaada xukuumadda cusub, sida lagu sheegay qaraar ka akhriyay...