IN PUNTLAND, TOP UN OFFICIAL COMMENDS PROGRESS ON LOCAL MATTERS AND URGES COOPERATION ON NATIONAL CHALLENGES
The top United Nations official for Somalia today visited its Federal Member State (FMS) of…
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Donald Trump rally shooting live: FBI agents swarm killed suspect’s home
US authorities say investigators have not yet identified a motive in assassination attempt on former…
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Said Deni Welcomes Newly Appointed UN Special Representative for Somalia James Swan in Garowe
Garowe, Puntland — the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, along with Vice President Ilyas…
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Mogadishu Central Prison Breakout; Several Militant Inmates Shot Dead
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) — An attempted jailbreak at Mogadishu Central Prison has been thwarted,…
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Turkish Intervention in Somali-Ethiopian Diplomatic Dispute, Source Reveals
Mogadishu, Somalia – Idil News has obtained information from an anonymous source regarding a sensitive…
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HSM suffered a diplomatic setback from Abiy during talks in Ankara mediated by Turkey
Mogadishu, (IDNE, Editorial) – Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared the country’s readiness to engage in…
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As ATMIS Withdrawal Looms, Somalia Faces Potential Crisis: Lessons from Puntland’s Past Victory Over Militants
MOGADISHU, (IDNE, Editorial) — With the planned withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in…
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Mohamed Osman Jawari, Former Speaker of Somalia’s Parliament, Dies at 79
MOGADISHU, (IDNE, News) — Mohamed Osman Jawari, a prominent Somali political figure and former Speaker…
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Somalia’s President Welcomes Ethiopia’s Access to Sea, Seeking His Share
Mogadishu, (IDNE, Editorial) — Ethiopia is welcome to have access to Somalia’s sea, says President…
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Heavy Rains Cause Deaths, Destruction, and Displacement in Mogadishu
Severe Weather Halts City Life, Closes Roads, and Disrupts Flights Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) —…
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Ethiopian Troops Enter Somali Regions, Prompt Rapid Withdrawal
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) heavily armed Ethiopian troops not affiliated with the African Union Transition…
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Child Protection Funds Diverted by Prime Minister’s Office
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) — The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is facing serious…
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HSM Pressures Fawzia Yusuf Adam to Withdraw AU Chairperson Bid; She Defies the Pressure
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) — Fawzia Yusuf Adam, a prominent Somali Member of Parliament and…
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Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
MOGADISHU, June 20 (Reuters) – Somalia’s government is seeking to slow the withdrawal of African…
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Two Somali MPs Briefly Detained in Nairobi by Unidentified Individuals
Hassan Abdinour Ahmed Abdi Koshin Nairobi, (IDNE, News Desk) — Two members of the Somalia…
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Preliminary Agreement Reached with UAE Firm for Gara’ad Port Management
Gara’ad, (IDNE, Editorial) In a significant development, a preliminary understanding has been established with the…
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Mogadishu Leader Appoints New Commanders to Somali National Army, Sparking Debate
Mogadishu (IDNE) — In a significant move, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has issued a decree appointing…
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80 countries at Swiss conference agree territorial integrity of Ukraine must be basis of any peace
Eighty countries jointly called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any…
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Targeting the Shadows: The Elusive Hunt for ISIS Leadership
On May 31, in the remote landscapes of Somalia, U.S. forces launched a targeted airstrike aimed at the very heart of ISIS leadership. The target: Abdulkadir Mu’min, a name that has surged to the forefront of counterterrorism efforts.
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The Fallacy of Promised Unity: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Second Term and the Fragmentation of Somalia”.
In 2022, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was re-elected as President of Federal republic of Somalia, marking…
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A Flawed Analysis: Reevaluating the Houthis-Al-Shabaab Weapons Allegations
Recent reports from CNN have raised alarms about potential cooperation between the Houthis in Yemen…
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The Human Cost of Leadership Failure in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, a city scarred by decades of conflict, now faces a macabre dilemma: the living…
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The Politicization of Aid in Somalia – A Call for Fairness and Transparency by President of Puntland
Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) by 𝕯𝖗. 𝐗𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐆 In a recent letter addressed to the international community, H.E….
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Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark and Greece elected to UN Security Council
The UN General Assembly on Thursday elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia to serve…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Somali President Hassan Sheikh
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke…
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ISIS Expands Influence in Southern Somalia Amid Deteriorating Security
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) — The security situation in southern Somalia has deteriorated significantly, as…
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U.S. Forces conduct strike targeting ISIS
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in…
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Navigating Diplomatic Challenges: Language Barriers with Somali Ministries
By Anette Günther, Deputy Head of Mission and Embassy Departments, German Embassy in Kenya Published:…
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The Deepening Rift Between Somalia’s Federal Government and Puntland
Puntland ministry of information (statement) “No Truth” in the FGS Statement Garowe, Puntland (IDNE, Editorial)…
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Federal Government of Somalia’s Dubious Claim: Analyzing the Alleged Operation Against Al-Shabab in Puntland
Mogadishu, Somalia — Federal Government of Somalia has recently issued a statement through its Ministry…
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Puntland Examination Week Sees Over 22,000 Students Sit for National Exams
Puntland students sitting for the certification exam credit (Wasaaradda Waxbarashada Dawladda Puntland) facebook Garowe, Puntland…
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Defense Cooperation Agreement with Kenya among number of bills approved by the Somali cabinet.
Somalia’s cabinet on Thursday approved number of bills during their regular weekly meeting in Mogadishu….
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My humble view on Puntland’s strategic decision to suspend all ties with the Federal Government
My humble view on Puntland’s strategic decision to suspend all ties with the Federal Government,…
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash Alongside Top Officials
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WHO COULD REPLACE THE IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER?
Following the death of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in the helicopter crash, Ali Bagheri Kani…
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INTERNATIONAL REACTIONS TO THE HELICOPTER CRASH OF OUR COUNTRY’S PRESIDENT
“Charles Michel”, President of the Council of Europe:The European Union closely monitors the situation of…
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BREAKING: ISRAELI NEWS CLAIM THIS WAS AN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
“Unofficial Iranian media reports that President Ebrahim Raisi and at least one other high-ranking Iranian…
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Political Crisis Deepens as National Consultative Council Fails to Address Key Issues
MOGADISHU, (IDNE, Editorial) — The recent meeting of the National Consultative Council of Central and…
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The Unjust Imprisonment of Dr. Abdirahman Jama Kulmiye: A Stark Indictment of Somaliland’s Democratic Claims
Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) The recent imprisonment of Dr. Abdirahman Jama Kulmiye by Somaliland is a…
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL DESIGNATES MR. JAMES SWAN OF THE UNITED STATES AS ACTING SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SOMALIA AND HEAD OF THE UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA (UNSOM)
New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the designation of James Swan of…
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My vision for the future of Sool Region
Regardless of my personal stance on the decision made by the people of Sool to…
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Unprecedented Losses Among Somalia’s Military Elite: A Call for Transparency and Investigation
SNA Military officials Killed during the war against Al-Shabab Mogadishu, (Editorial, IDNE) In a troubling…
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The emir in Kuwait stopped the “democracy” experiment.
The Emir of Kuwait, Mishal Al-Sabah, has dissolved the National Assembly and announced the suspension…
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Sudan army,RSF to return to negotiation table ‘without conditions’
The Civil Democratic Forces alliance (Tagadom) founding conference, initially delayed twice, is now set to…
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The DFS has lost the Laws and backed up its request to close the Unsom Policy Office
In a new letter to the UN Security Council, the Somali government reiterates request to…
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UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to grant the Palestinians some additional…
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Somalia’s Abrupt UN Mission Exit: A Risky Gamble for Stability
Isaias Afwerki shaking hands of Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud credited (Villa Somalia) Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) Hassan…
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Somalia’s Unprecedented Delegation: A Bold Step or Cause for Concern?
Somali Prime: Minister Hamze Abdi Barre credit OPM Nairobi, (IDNE, Editorial) Somalia has shattered global…
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Challenges Hindering Implementation of Kenya-Somalia Agreements: A Perspective on Governance
Kenya and Somalia Officials Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) The promising agreements inked between Kenya and Somalia…
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Puntland Withdraws Hajj following FGS weaponized the pilgrimage
Puntland minister of Justice and Religious Endowment Garowe, (IDNE Newsdesk) Puntland has declared its withdrawal…
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Somaliland wants #Berbera port to handle 30 percent of Ethiopia’s cargo
Somaliland government plans for Berbera port to handle 30 percent of Ethiopia’s cargo. For this,…
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Grave Injustice: Land Grabbing in Southern Somalia
Ajakis’s body is loaded onto the bus for another transfer photo credit (Universal TV) The…
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Senior Somali Police Officer Fatally Shot Dead in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, May 03, 2024 In a tragic incident, a senior officer of the Somali Police…
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Chair’s Statement – Somalia Quint in London, 30 April 2024
Representatives of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, United…
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“PuntlandFirst” Hashtag Dominates Weekly Somalia Discussions
The hashtag “PuntlandFirst” has recently emerged as a focal point in weekly discussions surrounding Somalia,…
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U.S. Stops Rations to Danab Amid Corruption Scandal
Mogadishu, SOMALIA – In a stunning development, the United States has suspended food rations to…
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The newly built modern port of Garad seems attracting the attention of regional powers
The newly built modern port of Garad seems attracting the attention of regional powers; mainly…
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UAE-backed Projects in Puntland on Track for Implementation
Mudug Region Set to Benefit from Infrastructural Development In a bid to bolster infrastructural development…
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IMF says still ‘differences’ with Ethiopia over new loan program
There are still “differences” between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ethiopia over a loan…
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The G7 called for Ethiopia’s disputes to be resolved through negotiations
While we welcome developments in the implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement between the…
