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Cambaareyn Caalami ah: Sacuudiga, Turkiga iyo Waddamo kale oo Gaashaanka ku dhuftay Qorshaha Israa’iil ee Soomaaliya

Wasiirrada Arrimaha Dibadda ee dalalka Sacuudiga, Turkiga, Indonesia iyo waddamo kale ayaa si kulul u cambaareeyay tallaabada Israa’iil ay wakiil ugu magacawday Somaliland. Warbixintan waxay faahfaahinaysaa sida dalalkani ay u difaaceen madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya,

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Cambaareyn Caalami ah: Sacuudiga, Turkiga iyo Waddamo kale oo Gaashaanka ku dhuftay Qorshaha Israa’iil ee Soomaaliya

Wasiirrada Arrimaha Dibadda ee dalalka Sacuudiga, Turkiga, Indonesia iyo waddamo kale ayaa si kulul u cambaareeyay tallaabada Israa’iil ay wakiil ugu magacawday Somaliland. Warbixintan waxay faahfaahinaysaa sida dalalkani ay u difaaceen madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya,

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Cambaareyn Caalami ah: Sacuudiga, Turkiga iyo Waddamo kale oo Gaashaanka ku dhuftay Qorshaha Israa’iil ee Soomaaliya

Wasiirrada Arrimaha Dibadda ee dalalka Sacuudiga, Turkiga, Indonesia iyo waddamo kale ayaa si kulul u cambaareeyay tallaabada Israa’iil ay wakiil ugu magacawday Somaliland. Warbixintan waxay faahfaahinaysaa sida dalalkani ay u difaaceen madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya,

Türkiye Ramps Up Drilling Operations in Black Sea and Somalia as Fleet Expands to Six Ships

Türkiye is set to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration in April, deploying its growing fleet of drillships for new wells in the Black Sea and off the coast of Somalia. The campaign includes the first drilling abroad by the newly acquired Çağrı Bey, underscoring Ankara’s push to boost energy independence and expand international energy cooperation.

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Surging Conflict in Middle East Triggers 77% Fuel Price Hike in Somalia

According to market observers in Mogadishu, the price of petrol has climbed from a stable $0.65 per liter earlier this week to $1.15 by Friday evening. The dramatic overnight surge has caught consumers and businesses off guard, raising fears of cascading economic pressure across the country.

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Somalia Files Criminal Complaint Against Turkish Blogger Over Defamatory Posts Targeting Diplomats

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Ankara has lodged a formal criminal complaint against Turkish social media user Umut Çağrı Sarı, citing a pattern of fabricated claims about Somali diplomats and institutions. The complaint, filed with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on March 17, 2026, invokes articles of the Turkish Penal Code related to defamation, incitement to hatred, and public dissemination of misleading information.

Beyond March 8: Why Women’s Voices in Media Matter Every Day

As Somalia’s first all-women media house, our newsroom is built on a simple but powerful idea: when women hold the microphone, the narrative changes. Stories emerge that were previously overlooked—not because they were unimportant, but because the people telling them were too distant from the communities living them.

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Provides Financial Assistance to Maama Ugaaso Foundation and SWDC

The foundation donated $10,000 to Maamo Ugaaso Foundation, a center dedicated to caring for orphaned girls and street children. The contribution aims to strengthen the center’s essential services and ensure that children under its care receive the support, compassion, and stability they need during the holy month of Ramadan.

Somali Army Rushes Aid After Roadside Bomb Kills Civilians Near Ceeldheer

A roadside bomb planted by al-Shabaab hit a civilian vehicle near Ceeldheer in central Somalia, killing and injuring passengers as the Somali National Army evacuated the wounded to Mogadishu.

Somalia, UN Launch 2025 Child Protection Plan: What You Need to Know

Somalia and the UN have signed a 2025 implementation guide in Mogadishu to strengthen protection, accountability and reintegration support for children affected by armed conflict.

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Djibouti’s Veteran Leader Secures Sixth Term with Over 97% of Vote

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Bilan Media at Four:Amplifying Voices,Advancing Justice, and Reshaping Journalism In Somalia

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Somalia Files Criminal Complaint Against Turkish Blogger Over Defamatory Posts Targeting Diplomats

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Ankara has lodged a formal criminal complaint against Turkish social media user Umut Çağrı Sarı, citing a pattern of fabricated claims about Somali diplomats and institutions. The complaint, filed with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on March 17, 2026, invokes articles of the Turkish Penal Code related to defamation, incitement to hatred, and public dissemination of misleading information.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro travels to the United Arab Emirates for high-level talks with Emirati officials.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro travels to the United Arab Emirates for high-level talks with Emirati officials.

Somaliland President: Muslim States Ignored Appeal as Israel Replied

Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro says Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey ignored identical appeals that drew a response from Israel, and warns any Somali military move against Somaliland would fail.