Ahmed Omar

@Omar

Ahmed Omar is a senior journalist for Somali Report, based in Mogadishu. He has two decades of experience reporting on Somalia for international and local media. He covers politics, security, governance, business, trade, economic developments and regional affairs.

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NewsBREAKING

Kenya confirms second Ebola case as outbreak spreads across region

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case linked to the country’s first infection, as health officials intensify contact tracing and surveillance to prevent further spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

October 14, 2026

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Somali Parliament Approves Long-Delayed Rape and Sexual Offences Bill

Somalia’s lower house of parliament has approved a long-delayed bill on rape and sexual offences by 132 votes to three, in a move aimed at strengthening protections for women, children and survivors of sexual violence.

October 14, 2026

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Somali PM Recalls Surviving Country’s Deadliest Bombing in Mogadishu at Extremism Summit

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has recalled surviving the deadly October 2017 Mogadishu bombing as he opened a national conference on combating extremist ideology and called for unity against Al-Shabaab.

October 14, 2026

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Somali Cabinet Moves to Enforce New Constitution, Sets Two-Month Deadline for Draft Law

Somalia’s cabinet has approved a resolution to accelerate implementation of the revised constitution, giving officials two months to draft a law defining the number and responsibilities of government ministries.

October 14, 2026

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Somalia's Supreme Court Upholds Galmudug Election Results as JSP Wins 67 Seats

Somalia’s Supreme Court has officially approved the results of Galmudug’s September 30 repeat election, confirming JSP’s landslide victory with 67 of the 89 regional assembly seats.

October 14, 2026

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Trump Says Somaliland Is ‘Completely Different’ From Somalia

US President Donald Trump has described Somaliland as a country completely different from Somalia, prompting a welcome from Somaliland's presidency as the territory continues its campaign for international recognition.

October 13, 2026

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Kenya Launches Security Operations Against Al-Shabaab After Attacks in Mandera, Garissa

Kenya has intensified security operations in Mandera and Garissa following a series of attacks and roadside bombings, with several suspects arrested over alleged links to Al-Shabaab.

October 13, 2026

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Ilhan Omar Says FBI Search of Her Home Is Political Intimidation

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has accused the Trump administration of political intimidation after federal agents searched her home near Washington as part of a criminal investigation.

October 13, 2026

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Labour’s Newest MP Sagal Abdi-Wali Sworn Into House of Commons

Somali-born politician Sagal Abdi-Wali has been sworn in as a UK Labour MP after winning the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski.

October 12, 2026

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Somalia Marks Flag Day as President Hassan Sheikh Calls for National Unity

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud leads National Flag Day celebrations in Mogadishu, urging citizens to defend national unity, sovereignty and the legacy of independence fighters.

October 12, 2026