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Somaliland Office in Taiwan rejects Chinese embassy’s remarks in Somalia, reaffirms sovereignty and partnership with Taiwan
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 19, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): The Representative Office of Somaliland in Taiwan has firmly dismissed recent comments made by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Somalia, labelling them as unfounded, coercive, and...
Somali lawmaker in Columbus targeted by far-right social media
The Daily Record - Ohio
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State Rep. Ismail Mohamed, a Democrat from Columbus' Northeast Side, was recently targeted by far-right social media accounts after posting a video in which he speaks in Somali to his constituents. End Wokeness, a far-right social media account on...
Hayat Market: Somalia’s Retail Trailblazer Turns Commerce into Catalyst for Peace and Prosperity
TUKO
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August 18, 2025
Somalia- In a city long defined by resilience and renewal, one brand has quietly but decisively redefined what it means to serve, lead, and inspire. Hayat Market, established in April 2020, has evolved beyond its foundational role as a modern...
World News | Somaliland Office in Taiwan Rejects Chinese Embassy's Remarks in Somalia, Reaffirms Sovereignty and Partnership with Taiwan
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): The Representative Office of Somaliland in Taiwan has firmly dismissed recent comments made by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Somalia, labelling them as unfounded, coercive, and...
North East State election committee unveils parliamentary leadership election rules
Shabelle Media Network
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August 19, 2025
LAS ANOD, Aug 19 — The election committee for the new North East regional parliament on Tuesday unveiled the rules for electing parliamentary leaders, including the speaker and deputies. Candidates seeking the position of parliamentary speaker...
Kenya Sugar Board launches nationwide crackdown on illegal sugar trade
Food Business Africa Magazine
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August 28, 2025
KENYA – The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has launched a nationwide crackdown targeting businesses engaged in the illegal distribution and sale of sugar across the country. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, August 27, the board’s Product...
From Kitui to Somalia: A Trócaire humanitarian’s 28-year mission of hope and resilience
The Journal
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August 19, 2025
Today, World Humanitarian Day, comes at a critical moment for the humanitarian community. The system is underfunded, overstretched and under attack. Last year was the deadliest on record for humanitarian workers, with more than 380 killed. 2025 is...
World News in Brief: Gaza Aid Crisis Crisis Latest, Formdly Floods in India and Pakistan, the financing cuts exacerbate the drought of Somalia
The European Times
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August 18, 2025
In a global food program alert (Wfp), the agency said This half-million people “are on the brink of famine”, a complaint supported by several humanitarian agencies. The latest disturbing data show generalized acute malnutrition. A ceasefire is the...
World News in Brief: Gaza aid crisis latest, deadly floods in India and Pakistan, funding cuts exacerbate Somalia drought
UN News
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August 18, 2025
In an alert from the World Food Programme (WFP), the agency said that half a million people “are on the brink of famine”, a claim backed up by multiple humanitarian agencies. The latest worrying data is showing widespread acute malnutrition. A...
Africa’s New Deal: Redefining leadership in aid and concessional loans
Alliance Magazine
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August 18, 2025
Africa stands at a defining and unprecedented moment in its development journey. The continent is navigating a turbulent mix of increasing development needs, declining donor support, and a global aid system in flux. Within this disruption lies a...
Turkish defense industry ' writing history': Erdoğan
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL Türkiye's defense industry, which is a source of pride, is literally writing history, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Aug. 28 at the major Turkish technology event Teknofest's maritime edition, named Blue Homeland. The...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
Somalia deputy PM says insecurity hindering youth development
Shabelle Media Network
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August 12, 2025
MOGADISHU, Aug 12, 2025 – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, on Tuesday said insecurity remains a major obstacle to the progress and empowerment of the country’s youth. Speaking at an event in Mogadishu to mark International Youth...
Tomgram: Norman Solomon, The Detached Cruelty of Air Power
OpEdNews
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August 28, 2025
This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week,click here. The one thing you can say about Donald Trump in his second term in office is that, whatever he may be doing at home, hes not...
Disease Spreads In Somalia As Funding Cuts Leave 300,000 Without Safe Water
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) OSLO, Norway, August 18, 2025/APO Group/ -- Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have been cut off from safe water supplies in recent months due to severe humanitarian funding shortfalls, putting entire communities...
Will the US Blacklist Bar Political Leaders & Delegates from UN’s 80th Anniversary Summit?
Inter Press Service
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August 18, 2025
Democracy, Editors' Choice, Featured, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations The preambular words of the UN Charter displayed at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York. Credit: UN...
US forces bomb al-Shabab in Somalia over eight days
Task & Purpose
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August 17, 2025
U.S. forces carried out a series of airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia at the start of the month, the latest escalation of the American involvement in the country. U.S. Africa Command confirmed that American aircraft “conducted a series of...
Ex-President Warns of Political, Security Crisis Amid Election Disputes in Somalia
Shabelle Media Network
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August 17, 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening political situation, warning that ongoing electoral disputes could plunge Somalia into renewed instability. In a press...
Pro-One-Person-One-Vote Rally Rocks Mogadishu Ahead of Local Elections
Shabelle Media Network
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August 17, 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A large demonstration in support of the upcoming one-person-one-vote elections shook the Somali capital on Saturday night, as hundreds of residents from various districts of the Banadir region gathered at Taleex intersection,...
Soccer-Guinea name Duarte as new national coach
The Malaysian Star
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August 11, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Football Soccer - African Cup of Nations - Semi Finals - Burkina Faso v Egypt- Stade de l'Amitie - Libreville, Gabon - 1/2/17 Burkina Faso coach Paulo Jorge Duarte Reuters / Amr Abdallah Dalsh Livepic/File Photo CONAKRY (Reuters)...