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Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Arming Jubaland Government

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Somalia has, for the 4th time, accused Ethiopia of illegally transporting weapons into Somalia. Ethiopian cargo planes were seen in Jubaland on Saturday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, on Sunday, issued a statement… 

Mogadishu Flights

Civilian Flights from Mogadishu to Regions Suspended

Civilians flights from Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, to regional states have been suspended. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at Mogadishu and other airports in the country. The flights suspension came amid ongoing confrontation between Jubaland… 

President of Somalia

President of Somalia to Meet with the Ethiopian PM

Hassan Sheikh, the President of Somalia, is expected to meet with Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Ethiopia and Somalia have been at loggerhead since January this year when Ethiopia signed a controversial Memorandum… 

Jubaland Federal Forces

Jubaland Gives 15-Day Deadline to Federal Forces to Leave

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Jubaland regional government today gave 15-day deadline to federal forces to leave the region. Jubaland Federal Member State (FMS) of Somalia and the Federal Government of Somalia are in dispute. On Monday, federal forces arrived… 

Jubaland Forces

Somalia: Jubaland Forces Surrender to Federal Forces

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Members of Jubaland regional forces are surrendering to the federal forces of Somalia. Pictures and videos in circulation show Jubaland force members in the custody of the federal Gorgor forces of Somalia. Federal government of… 

Jubaland Senator Ilyas Bedel Gabose

Deadly Clash in Jubaland Ahead of Regional Election

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A deadly clash erupted in Jubaland today ahead of Monday’s regional election. Exchange of gunfire happened between regional police and body guards of federal senator Ilyas Gaboose, a presidential candidate contesting against Ahmed Madobe, the… 

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Ethiopian Troops Arrest Six Soldiers of Somalia

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Ethiopian troops have reportedly arrested six soldiers of the federal forces of Somalia. The incident happened in Somalia. Ethiopian soldiers are working as peacekeepers in Somalia. The six soldiers were arrested at Dolow airport. The… 

Abdirahman Irro

Abdirahman Irro Elected as the New President of Somaliland

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Abdirahman Irro has been elected as the new president of Somaliland. Presidential election was held in Somaliland on November 13. Today, Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) declared Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” of the Waddani Party… 

Somaliland Election

Ballot Counting Underway in Somaliland Election

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Ballot counting is ongoing in Somaliland election. The voting ended peacefully on Wednesday evening. Self declared country Somaliland is internationally recognized part of Somalia. The delayed general election is being contested by three main candidates.…