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HARGEISA, Somalia - The breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday denied allegations by the Somali president that it would take resettled Palestinians or host an Israeli military base in exchange for Israel recognising its independence.   Israel last week became the first country to recognise Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state", triggering protests across Somalia. On Wednesday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh...

NEW YORK — Soomaaliya ayaa Khamiistii si rasmi ah ula wareegtay hoggaanka wareega ah ee Golaha Ammaanka ee Qaramada Midoobay bisha Janaayo, tallaabo astaan weyn leh oo muujinaysa dib-u-soo-kabashada diblomaasiyadeed ee dalka kadib tobannaan sano oo colaado iyo go’doon siyaasadeed ah.   Dalka Geeska Afrika ku yaalla ayaa inta lagu jiro bishan hoggaamin doona shaqada golaha, isagoo guddoomin doona kulamada isla...

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 1, 2026 — Somalia on Thursday officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January, marking a symbolic milestone in the country’s diplomatic re-emergence after decades of conflict and political isolation.   The Horn of Africa nation will lead the council’s work for the month, presiding over meetings and steering discussions among...

Dhuusamareeb, Somalia — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived on Monday in Dhuusamareeb, the capital of the central state of Galmudug, where he was given a warm welcome by regional leaders and residents.   Barre was received at the airport by Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye, the state’s vice president, members of the regional cabinet, security officials and representatives from...

Dhuusamareeb — Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ayaa maanta gaaray magaalada Dhuusamareeb, caasimadda Dowlad-goboleedka Galmudug, halkaas oo si diirran loogu soo dhaweeyay.   Ra’iisul Wasaaraha waxaa garoonka kusoo dhaweeyay Madaxweynaha Dowlad-goboleedka Galmudug, Mudane Axmed Cabdi Kaariye, Madaxweyne ku-xigeenka Galmudug, xubno ka tirsan Golaha Wasiirrada maamulka, saraakiil iyo qeybaha kala duwan ee bulshada magaalada Dhuusamareeb. Mudane Xamsa Cabdi...

MOGADISHU, Jan 1 – Somalia’s national army, backed by international partners, carried out overnight operations targeting Al-Shabaab positions in central Somalia, killing at least 29 fighters, security officials said on Wednesday.   The raids struck suspected militant hideouts in the Jabad-Godane area of the Middle Shabelle region, according to a statement from Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). The operation was...

Muqdisho: Ciidanka Qaranka oo kaashanaya saaxiibada caalamka ayaa xalay fuliyay howlgal lagu beegsaday goobo bartilmaameed ahaa oo xoogaga Al-Shabaab  ay kaga sugnaayeen deegaanka Jabad-godane ee Gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe, halkaas oo lagu dilay 29 xubin.   Toddobaadkii la soo dhaafay, Ciidanka Qaranka iyo saaxiibada caalamka waxa ay si xiriir ah u wadeen howlgallo lagu bartilmaameedsaday baro ay Al-Shabaab kaga dhuumanayeen deegaannada Jabad-godane,...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday condemned Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Somali region of Somaliland, warning the move could be used in plans to forcibly relocate Palestinians.   Speaking at a news conference, Anwar said such actions violate international law and humanitarian principles. “These actions would only perpetuate injustice rather than contribute to peace,”...

MUQDISHO — Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim ayaa si adag u cambaareeyay go’aanka Israa’iil ee ku saabsan aqoonsiga gobolka Somaliland, isagoo tallaabadaas ku xiray waxa uu ku tilmaamay qorshayaasha “wareejinta xooggan ee dadka Falastiin,” sida ay sheegtay warbaahinta Anadolu Agency.   Anwar ayaa shir jaraa’id ku sheegay in tallaabooyinkan ay jebinayaan sharciga caalamiga ah iyo mabaadi’da bani’aadamnimada. “Waxqabadkan wuxuu kaliya sii wadi...

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya — Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa u mahadcelisay dalalka iyo hay’adaha caalamiga ah ee taageeray difaaca madaxbannaanida, midnimada iyo dhuleedkeeda, kaddib markii Israa’iil ay sheegtay in ay aqoonsatay gobolka Somaliland.   War qoraal ah oo kasoo baxay dowladda ayaa lagu sheegay in garab istaaga caalamiga ah uu muujinayo sida Soomaaliya loogu taageeray ilaalinta madax-bannaanideeda iyo midnimada dalka. “Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya waxay...