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18 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Airstrike in Somalia
Sada Elbalad
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June 27, 2025
Fri 27 Jun 2025 | 12:22 PM The Somali army, in coordination with international partners, killed 18 al-Shabaab militants and destroyed two military vehicles in a targeted airstrike in Hiran, central Somalia. The operation is part of an ongoing...
Somalia, Algeria to Boost Trade and Industrial Cooperation
Shabelle Media Network
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June 19, 2025
ALGIERS – Somalia and Algeria have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and industry following high-level talks in Algiers, officials from both countries said. Somalia’s Ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan (Yusuf Jeego), held...
Uganda rallies IGAD states to empower women on land and climate action
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
The National and Regional Dialogues with Women Parliamentarians from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states at Serena Hotel. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken the lead in championing...
UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: 10 best and worst countries; India breaks into top 100 for the first time
The Indian Express
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June 26, 2025
UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: Even after a decade of adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress remains largely off course.According to the 2025 Sustainable Development Report (SDR), none of the 17 Global...
Somalia cleric warns of election credibility crisis amid national consultation talks
Shabelle Media Network
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June 17, 2025
Mogadishu, June 17, 2025 – Somalia’s top religious leader issued a stern warning on Monday about the country’s fragile political environment, questioning the credibility of future elections as national consultations opened in the capital on...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh calls for talks with opposition as key summit opens in Mogadishu
Shabelle Media Network
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June 17, 2025
Mogadishu, June 17, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh renewed his call for dialogue with opposition leaders, saying he is ready to meet with all political stakeholders to resolve disputes over the country’s electoral process and broader...
Somalia’s Dawn After Debt Relief – Building Resilience via Capital Market Development and Private Sector-Led Growth
CNBC Africa
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June 17, 2025
Rwanda launched a national exchange (RSE) in 2011, listing key entities and gradually incorporating bonds. Through proactive deregulation under its Vision 2020/2050 strategy, it simplified business registration, boosted investor confidence, and...
Somali president, EU delegation discuss strengthening ties in Mogadishu
Shabelle Media Network
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June 24, 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Monday with a high-level delegation from the European External Action Service (EEAS) at the Villa Somalia presidential palace to discuss strengthening cooperation between Somalia and...
New Stock Exchange Marks Somalia’s Drive for Formal Economy
News Central TV
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June 24, 2025
Somalia has launched its first national stock exchange, marking a significant shift toward formal capital markets after decades of economic informality. With plans to begin live trading by 2026, the bourse is expected to attract diaspora and...
Power to the people; funding community-led development in Somalia
UN News
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June 24, 2025
In the heart of Galmudug State, Somalia, the dream of two young women, Iftin and Aminaa, to attend university in Abudwaq was fraught with challenges. Frequent power cuts and a long, dark and possibly dangerous road between the campus and town made...
Empowering Youth, Protecting The Planet: United Nations Support Office In Somalia (UNSOS) Partners With Somali Universities To Train Future Environmental Advocates
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Twenty-five students from SIMAD University in Mogadishu were given one day training on the practical management of wastewater and solid waste to help prevent pollution of the environment. The...
Somalia’s National Trade Union Federation Joins Global Call for Social Dialogue in Just Transition
Shabelle Media Network
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June 15, 2025
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the officially recognised national trade union centre in Somalia, has formally endorsed the Call to Action on Fostering Social Dialogue for a Just Transition to a Resilient Low-Carbon Economy, a major...
OP-ED: Somalia’s Dawn After Debt Relief – Building Resilience via Capital Market Development and Private Sector-Led Growth
Shabelle Media Network
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June 23, 2025
Somalia has reached a historic milestone. On December 13, 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank confirmed Somalia had hit the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) completion point, reducing external debt from 64 percent...
Regional capital markets set to deepen following Somalia’s stock exchange entry
CNBC Africa
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June 23, 2025
In a significant development for both Somalia and the Eastern Horn of Africa, the launch of the Somalia Stock Exchange marks a promising new era in regional economic advancement. This pivotal initiative is not just a beacon of hope for Somalia,...
Concentration, removal and occupation: Inside Netanyahu’s plan for the future of Gaza
The Independent
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July 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Young adults with foreign backgrounds struggle in pursuit of jobs, education
Yle Uutiset
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July 11, 2025
Finland is facing a difficult employment climate, and for people with an immigrant background, securing jobs that align with their education has become increasingly tough. A report from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment said that...
NUSOJ Submits Legal Application to the Supreme Court to Protect Freedom of Expression and Decriminalise Journalism in Somalia
Shabelle Media Network
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June 19, 2025
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) had submitted a formal legal application to the Supreme Court of Somalia, the country’s highest judicial authority, urging the court to set aside key provisions of the Somali Penal Code and ensure...
Trump derangement final boss: Ilhan Omar claims Somalia is better than America
The Blaze
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June 19, 2025
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) isn’t known for her measured political takes, which is why it’s no surprise that she’s not only comparing President Trump to the Somali government — she's saying he’s worse. “I grew up in a dictatorship, and I...
OutKick co-founder tells Rep. Ilhan Omar to ‘go back to Somalia’ in Hannity interview
The Independent
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June 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
HIV Infection Among Pregnant Women in a Vietnamese Population: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction HIV remains a global pandemic, with a rapidly increasing number of cases, a high mortality rate, alongside non-communicable chronic diseases.1,2 The incidence peaked in 1997, with 3.3 million new infections. Since 2005, the annual...