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MOGADISHU, Somalia — A major political meeting between Somalia's federal and regional leaders has been postponed to May 5, officials said Wednesday, as tensions grow between Mogadishu and some of the country’s Federal Member states.   The National Consultative Council (NCC) was originally scheduled to convene in the capital on Thursday. However, following discussions among top leaders, the meeting was pushed...

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya - Shirka Golaha Wadatashiga Qaranka (GWQ), oo markii hore lagu waday inuu ka furmo magaalada Muqdisho Khamiista, ayaa dib loo dhigay ilaa Isniinta, May 5, kaddib wadatashi dhexmary madaxda qaranka.   War-saxaafadeed ka soo baxay Xafiiska Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Xamse Cabdi Barre, ayaa lagu sheegay in go’aanka dib-u-dhigista uu ahaa mid ay si wadajir ah u...

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya — Golaha Shacabka Soomaaliya ayaa galay qalalaase Arbacadii maanta markii xildhibaanada dhexmaray gacan ka hadal intii lagu jiray kulan fowdo badan oo muujiyay kala qaybsanaan siyaasadeed oo qoto dheer.   Ciidamo hubaysan oo amniga ilaalinaya ayaa la geeyay gudaha baarlamaanka, iyadoo xiisaddu ay sii kordhaysay, oo Guddoomiye Aadan Madoobe uu ku adkaystay inuu sii wado shirka inkasta oo ay...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s lower house descended into turmoil on Wednesday as lawmakers engaged in physical altercations, trading punches and slaps in a chaotic session that exposed deep political divisions.   Armed security forces were deployed inside the parliamentary chamber as tensions escalated, with Speaker Adan Madobe facing fierce opposition from a group of MPs attempting to block proceedings. The session, which...

GAROWE, Somalia – Authorities in Somalia’s northeastern Federal State of Puntland have released 15 prisoners of war captured during the 2022–2023 fighting in the disputed Sool region, Puntland officials said Wednesday.   The deadly conflict saw forces from Somaliland clash with fighters from SSC-Khaatumo, who were backed by Puntland, over control of territory in the contested region. Puntland officials said they expect Somaliland...

Garoowe, Soomaaliya – Maamulka Puntland ayaa xaqiijiyay in ay si rasmi ah u sii daayeen 15 maxbuus dagaal ah oo ay gacanta ku hayeen tan iyo dagaalladii culus ee ka dhacay gobolka Sool intii u dhaxeysay 2022 illaa 2023.   Maxaabiistan ayaa lagu qabtay dagaalladii u dhexeeyay ciidamada Somaliland iyo kuwa SSC-Khaatumo oo taageero ka helayay Puntland. Mas’uuliyiinta Puntland ayaa sheegay in...

TAIPEI – Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa si rasmi ah u mamnuucday in dalka ay soo galaan muwaadiniinta wata baasaboorka Taiwan, iyadoo sabab uga dhigtay u hoggaansanaanta qaraar ka soo baxay Qaramada Midoobay, sida lagu sheegay war-saxaafadeed ka soo baxay Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda ee Taiwan.   Taiwan ayaa ku eedeysay dowladda Soomaaliya inay tallaabadan qaaday kadib cadaadis kaga yimid dowladda Shiinaha, xilli...

TAIPEI - Somalia has banned entry to Taiwan passport holders, citing compliance with a United Nations resolution, the island's foreign ministry said, blaming Chinese pressure on Mogadishu at a time Taiwan is boosting ties with Somaliland.   Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained widespread international recognition for its independence. The region has been mostly peaceful while Somalia...

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya - Xildhibaan Maxamed Cali Cumar oo kamid ah Gollaha Shacabka ayaa sheegay in Gudoomiye Aadan Madoobe uu eedeysane yahay, islamarkaana laga xayuubin doono xilka uu ku fadhiyo.   Isagoo wareysi siinayay Shabelle TV, Xildhibaan Caana-nuug ayaa xusay in Mooshinkii ay keeneen in ka badan 100 Xildhibaan uu sidiisa yahay, wuxuuna meesha ka saarey inay la laaban doonaan kadib markii uu...

Nairobi, Kenya – At least five quarry workers were shot dead and two others wounded early Tuesday in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Kenya’s Mandera County, near the border with Somalia, police said.   The assault occurred around 6:00 am near the village of Bor Abor, when armed men believed to be Al-Shabaab militants ambushed a minibus carrying the workers, according...