Tragedy in Afgoye: The Murder of Amun Abdulahi a Visionary Somali Agriculturalist
A Somali agricultural expert, Amun Abdullahi who had returned from Sweden to support local farming…
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Has the Prime Minister’s Usefulness Expired? Hamza Abdi Barre’s Potential Vote of No Confidence Loom
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has been a loyal ally and obedient servant to Somalia’s…
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Is Mogadishu pushing Somalia toward centralization? NIRA’s Controversy and Puntland’s Resistance
The ongoing political tug-of-war between the Somali Federal Government in Mogadishu and the Federal Member…
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A 5-Year-Old Girl Who Was in Serious Condition After Being Raped and Thrown Out of a Top Apartment in Mogadishu
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a 5-year-old girl is thrown out of a top-floor apartment…
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Somalia:Turkish Airport Manager in Mogadishu Arrested on Charges of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Power
Somali authorities have arrested a Turkish national, Ertugrul Karafiyeli, a senior manager at Favori LLC,…
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HSM Endorses Kenya’s Raila Odinga for AU Chair in Beijing, Shifting over IOG
Mogadishu leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reportedly endorsed Kenya’s candidate for the chairmanship of the…
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Al-Shabab Militants Bomb Shops in Mogadishu Over Surveillance Orders
Mogadishu, (Idilnews) — Militants believed to be members of the Al-Shabab group detonated explosives at…
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Ethiopia Warns Against Egyptian Arms Shipment to Somalia, Cites Regional Security Concerns
ADDIS ABABA (Idilnews) — Ethiopia has issued a stern warning following the delivery of military…
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Somaliland’s Election Dilemma: Musa Bihi’s War Politics and the Regional Stakes
At least 9 killed, fighting erupts between SSC-Khatumo forces and Somaliland soldiers in and around…
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Egyptian Military Arrives in Somalia as Tensions Rise with Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (Idilnews) — Two Egyptian C-130 military aircraft landed in Mogadishu on Tuesday, marking a…
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Puntland Police Seize Modified Loudspeakers Containing Suicide Drones
Galkayo, PUNTLAND — The Puntland Police Force has intercepted a bus in Galkayo carrying five…
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Large Fire at Elasha Biyaha Market Linked to Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News desk) — A large fire broke out at a market in Elasha…
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PuntlandFirst Statement On International Intervention to Prevent Politicization of Aid by the Federal Government in Puntland
GAROOWE/TORONTO, August 23, 2024 — The statement from Puntland First is an urgent appeal to…
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Six Dead in Mogadishu Suicide Bombing; NISA Officer Killed While Preventing Larger Attack
On Wednesday, At least six soldiers were killed after a suicide car bomb targeted a…
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President Deni Meets with Western Ambassadors Amid Rising Tensions with Mogadishu
Nairobi, Kenya — In a flurry of diplomatic activity President of the Puntland Said Abdullahi…
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Businesses in Mogadishu’s Main Market Bakaaro Shut Down for Second Day Amid VAT Implementation
Mogadishu, Somalia — For the second consecutive day a businesses in Mogadishu’s bustling Bakaaro Market…
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Mogadishu:Al-Shabaab IED Attack Kills 20 at Dayniile Café, Dozens Injured Initial reports
An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion perpetrated by Al-Shabaab miltants explosion killed 20 people today…
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The Nile Basin and Access to the Sea: “The Grand Strategy on the Two Waters of Ethiopia:”
Please read and don’t mind the length.
I share with you the following cursory [draft] review of what the Prosperity Party considers…
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Protests and Riots in Mogadishu as Bajaj Drivers Condemn Extortion and Rising Insecurity
On Tuesday, Bajaj (rickshaw) drivers in Mogadishu staged a significant protest to express their dismay over…
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Former Al Shabab Members in the Somali Government under Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Administration
In a stunning decision, barely one week after the Al Shabaab attack on Liido Beach,…
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Risks of Implementing a One-Person, One-Vote System in Somalia
Security Concerns Al-Shabaab’s control over large parts of Somalia presents a significant threat to the…
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HSM: A Shift Toward Centralized Dictatorship in the Style of Guelleh and Museveni
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia based in Mogadishu has passed…
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: The Leader of Mogadishu’s Factions
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud the factional leader of Mogadishu is embarrassed by notable contradictions in his…
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Security Failures Exposed: The Lido Beach Attack and the Government’s Tepid Response
On Friday 02 August, 2024, the tranquil Lido Beach, once a rare haven of respite…
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Mogadishu:Lido Beach Attack Claims Over 30 Lives And Injures More Than 150
Mogadishu (IDNE) — In a tragic escalation of violence, a coordinated attack involving a suicide…
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Fallanqayn: Weerarkii Maleedhiyaadka Al-Shabaab Ku Qarxiyeen Xeebta Liido
Sida ka muuqata muuqaallada argaggaxa ah ee la faafiyay waxa uu weerarka ahaa, waxa ay…
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Mogadishu Rocked by Deadly Suicide Bombing at Popular Beachside Restaurant
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) — A devastating suicide bombing at a popular beachfront restaurant on Mogadishu’s…
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Muqdisho:Kooxda Argagixisada Al-Shabaab oo weerar ku Qaaday Hotel Beach View
Hotelka Beach View oo ku yaala Xeebta Liido ee Magaalada Muqdisho ayay Xabad ka dhacaysaa,…
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Somali Police Arrest Former BBC Somali Journalist Ali Nur Salad Amid Media Crackdown
Mogadishu, (IDNE, News Desk) — In a significant escalation of tensions between the Somali government…
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Investigation Launched into Civilian Killed in Buulo Mareer by ATMIS Forces
Buulo Mareer, (IDNE) — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has initiated an…
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Puntland Calls for Reinstatement of Arms Ban in Somalia Amid Escalating Clan Conflicts
Garowe, (IDNE, Edirorial) — The semi-autonomous state of Puntland in northeastern Somalia has called on…
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Exposing the Abudwak Arms Network: A Tale of Corruption and Violence
In a world where transparency and governance should be paramount, Somalia’s murky arms trade reveals…
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Widespread Sexual Exploitation, Rape and Abuse by ATMIS in Somalia Constitute War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, Reports Reveal
MOGADISHU, Somalia — International human rights organizations have documented pervasive incidents of sexual exploitation, rape…
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Abudwak:Clash in Galmudug Over Weapons Transport Leaves Casualties
Abudwak, (IDNE, News Desk) – A violent clash erupted in the Shilamadow area near Abudwaq…
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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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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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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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Qabrigu waa Qaali : Xasan Shiikh oo Maydadkii Xamar Xaraashaya
Waxaan maanta tagay qubuuraha Iskool Boliisiya oo aan u raacay nin saaxiibkey ah oo doonay…
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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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Goorma ayuu bilawday mashruuca qabuuro faagista Soomaaliya
𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟓: Kooxda Shabaab ayaa bilawday faagista qubuurihii Talyaaniga ee ku yaallay degmada Huriwaa ee…
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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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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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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…
