Al-Shabaab Exploits Somalia’s Displacement Crisis to Strengthen Its Ranks
By TUNÇ DEMIRTAŞ, & AFIFA A. WARSAME Garowe, (Idil News) – Somalia’s prolonged conflict, exacerbated…
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Cargo Plane Crashes Ceel Xabaaloow in Lower Shabelle, Emergency Team Responds
Nairobi, (Idil News) – A cargo plane with four to five crew members on board…
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Al-Shabaab IED Bombing Targets Somali President’s Convoy, Kills more than 10 Including Journalist
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – An assassination attempt by the militant group al-Shabaab on Somali President…
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Mogadishu: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Survived Assassination Attempted by Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – On Tuesday, a significant incident occurred in Mogadishu when a powerful…
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Nepotism Controversy Erupts in Somalia as PM Barre Appoints Son-in-Law as Minister
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – A wave of criticism has swept across Somalia following a controversial…
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Captured Somali Soldier Exposes Low Morale and Betrayal Within Government Forces
Jowhar, (Idil News) — A captured Somali National Army (SNA) soldier has delivered a damning…
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Undermining the Rule of Law: The Unlawful Dismissal of a Somali MP, Abdullahi Abib
(Idil News) Saturday, 15 March 2025, the Speaker of the House of the People of…
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Xamar Joogis bay kaa rabtaa, Maxay tahay sababta Xildhibaan Abiib loo beegsaday?
Gudoomiyaha golaha Shacabka Faderaalka Shiikh Aadan Madoobe ayaa xildhibaanadii ka xayuubiyey Xildhibaan Cabdullaahi Maxamed Xaashi…
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: A Threat of Nepotism and Corruption to Somalia’s Security and Governance
Federal government of Somalia stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an escalating security crisis…
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MP Mire Accused Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh of Misusing Security Funds
Mogadishu, (Idil News) — A federal lawmaker accused allies of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on…
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Over 100 Somali Lawmakers Demand Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Resignation Amid Beledweyne Hotel Attack
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – More than 100 members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament have called on…
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Al Shabaab Captures Villages Near Mogadishu, Prompting Somalia’s Plea for Ethiopian Intervention
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – Al Shabaab militants seized several villages near Cadale in Somalia’s Middle…
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Al Shabaab Releases Footage of Boos-Hareeri Attack and Claims Recapture of Al Kowthar
Nairobi, (Idil News) – Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly recaptured new areas in Middle Shabelle region within…
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Somalian government accuses the United States of lying as terrorists close in on the Mogadishu meltdown, Cirka News
The UN-sponsored government in Mogadishu is in a state of disarray, retaliating against Washington, DC,…
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Al-Shabaab Militants Overrun South Somalia, Eye Mogadishu in ‘Ramadan’ Offensive
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – the majority of central and south Somalia’s fall into chaos as…
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Somalia’s ‘President of the Airport’: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Frequent Flyer Status Sparks Trafficking Scandal
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) been dubbed the ‘President of the Airport‘—and now Somalia’s controversial leader,…
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Intelligence report: Mogadishu is at risk to fall hand of Al Shabaab militant group
Al-Shabaab is gearing up to seize Mogadishu and establish its own government within the next…
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Teenager Shot Dead as Somali Security Forces Clear Beach for Ethiopian PM’s Visit
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – A teenage boy was shot and killed by Somali security forces…
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Kuma Ayuu Ahaa Aabihii Qaraxyada iyo Madixii Maktabka Qaraxyada ee kooxda Al-Shabaab, Ibraahim Cali Cabdi ‘Anta Anta’
Kasoo biloow midigta, Madixii qaraxyada Ibraahim Cali Cabdi (Anta Anta) xiran Funaanada, [Bidixda] Amiirkii hore…
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At Least 50 Casualties After Al-Shabaab Attack Against SNA and Macawiisley Militias in South and Central Somalia
MEPA News, More than 50 troops killed, apart from SNA forces and Macawiisley clan militias,…
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Mogadishu: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Hamza Abdi Barre Rush Out Immediately After Downing a Drone Over Villa Somalia
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – Security soldiers opened fire on two unmanned suicide drones hovering over…
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Puntland Accuses Somalia’s Federal Government of Failing to Support Its Fight Against Daesh and Al-Shabaab
Antwerpen, (Idil News) – The Puntland State has accused the federal Somali government of neglecting…
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Xog: Maamulka Fadhigiisu Xamar ee Xasan Shiikh Hogaamiyo oo Hub iyo Saanad Ciidan siiyay Kooxaha Daacish iyo Al-Shabaab
DUKUMINTI: Sida ay muujinayaan macluumaad ay qoreen ilo sirdoon oo caalami ah, Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya,…
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AAW, Sharif Opposition Criticizes Hassan Sheikh’s Foreign Deals and Electoral Process Amid Political Strife and Constitutional Crisis
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – Somalia’s opposition has intensified criticism of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s regime,…
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Should Be Impeached for Betraying the Trust of Our Nation (Somalia) by MP Abib
MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the House…
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Mogadishu’s Leader HSM’s Policies Signal Plans for Martial Law Amid Foreign Deals and Military Shifts
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia is reported to be directing…
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U.S. Drone Strike Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Kunyo Barrow, Lower Shabelle Somalia
Nairobi, (Idil News) – A senior leader of the Al-Shabaab militant group, Mohamed Mire Jama,…
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Heavy Clashes Breakout Among Doolow, Gedo Region, and Kulbiyoow Lower Juba Region Between Somali Federal Troops and Jubaland Forces
Nairobi (Idil News) — A heavy fighting broke out in Doolow town of Gedo region…
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Somali Federal Government Lost and Jubaland Forces Secured Full Control of Ras Kamboni
Kismayo/Nairobi, (Idil News) – Jubaland forces have taken full control of Ras Kamboni a key…
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Heavy Fighting Erupted in Ras Kamboni Between Jubaland Dervish Forces and Somali-Based Mogadishu Troops
Ras Kamboni, (Idil News) – Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday in the coastal town…
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Jubaland Accuses Somali Federal Government of Coup Attempt Against State Leader Ahmed Madobe
Kismayo, (Idil News) – Jubaland authorities have accused Somalia’s federal government of orchestrating a coup…
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Jubaland Regional Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Charges of Treason
Kismayo (Idil News) – In an unprecedented development, the Lower Juba Regional Court in Kismayo…
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Somalia’s Banadir Regional Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe Amid Rising Political Tensions
Mogadishu, (Idil News) – The Banadir Regional Court in Mogadishu has issued an arrest warrant…
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Editorial: Somalia’s Democracy at Risk as Leaders Rewrite the Rulebook
In a troubling turn of events, Somalia’s President and the Speakers of its two parliamentary…
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Ahmed Madobe Re-Elected as Jubaland President Amid Federal Government Opposition
Kismayo, (Idil News) —Ahmed Mohamed Islam commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, has been re-elected as…
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Somalia: ATMIS Denies Role in Jubaland Election, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Dispute
Mogadishu (Idil News) The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has refuted claims circulating…
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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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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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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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Puntland Executes 10 Al-Shabaab Militants in Galkayo Following Court Verdict
Galkayo, Puntland — The Puntland government has executed 10 members of Al-Shabaab who were found…
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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…
