Fatuma Taxadar Yusuf

@fatumataxadar

Fatuma Taxadar Yusuf is the Editor-in-Chief of Somali Report. She was the first woman to serve as an editor and media managing director in Somalia’s Puntland State. Previously, she worked with the BBC World Service and other leading media organizations in Somalia. She also serves as Deputy Chairperson of the Somalia Media Council, an independent body that regulates media standards and professional conduct in Somalia.

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Somali Referee Omar Artan Makes History in UEFA Super Cup After U.S. World Cup Setback

Somali referee Omar Artan made history as the first non-European official to referee the UEFA Super Cup, months after being denied entry to the United States and missing the 2026 World Cup.

August 13, 2026

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Somalia Orders Ministers to Use Only Somali Passports for Official Travel

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has ordered cabinet ministers and senior government officials to use only Somali passports for official travel, following recent disputes involving senior officials and Kenyan travel documents.

August 7, 2026

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Somalia’s Deputy PM Returns Kenyan Passport After Deportation Row, Reaffirms Loyalty to Somalia

Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji has announced that he has voluntarily returned his Kenyan passport, describing the move as an administrative step to ensure transparency and reaffirm his loyalty to Somalia following his controversial deportation from Nairobi.

August 3, 2026

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U.S. Rejects Somalia Pullout Claims, Says Future Support Depends on Somali Leadership

The United States has rejected speculation that it is preparing to withdraw from Somalia, but AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson says future American support will increasingly depend on Somalia taking greater responsibility for its own security, maintaining political stability, and sustaining gains against al-Shabaab.

August 2, 2026

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Somali COVID Fraud Suspect Pleads Not Guilty After Extradition From Somalia to U.S.

A Somali-born man accused of helping orchestrate the $250 million Feeding Our Future COVID-19 fraud scheme has pleaded not guilty in a Minnesota federal court after being extradited from Somalia, where he spent nearly four years as a fugitive.

August 1, 2026

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Second Somali Extradited from Somalia Appears in U.S. Court in Ohio Over 2021 Columbus Murder

A Somali-American man extradited from Somalia has appeared before an Ohio court to face murder and robbery charges linked to the 2021 fatal shooting of Bryce Persang in Columbus. The case follows the recent transfer of another Somali suspect to the United States, highlighting expanding law enforcement cooperation between Washington and Mogadishu.

July 24, 2026

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African States Plan for End of Somalia Peacekeeping Mission as AU Reviews Future of AUSSOM

African Union member states are reviewing the future of AUSSOM as funding shortfalls and the impending loss of UN logistical support fuel discussions over how and when the Somalia peacekeeping mission could eventually come to an end.

July 24, 2026

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Somalia Postpones Galmudug Elections for Second Time as Political Parties Seek More Time

Somalia's electoral commission has delayed the Galmudug regional and local elections for a second time in less than three weeks, citing overwhelming requests from political parties seeking more time to finalize candidates, campaign and complete logistical preparations ahead of the controversial vote.

July 22, 2026

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Turkish parliament approves two-year military mission extension in Somalia

Turkey’s parliament has approved a two-year extension of its military mission in Somalia, allowing Turkish forces to continue supporting counterterrorism, anti-piracy and security operations until 2028 as Ankara reinforces its long-standing defense partnership with Mogadishu.

July 22, 2026

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Mumbai Court Sentences 44 Somali Pirates to Life Imprisonment, Praises Indian Navy Rescue Operations

A special court in Mumbai has sentenced 44 Somali nationals to life imprisonment for piracy, hostage-taking and related offences. The court praised the Indian Navy for its swift anti-piracy operations that rescued hostages and protected international shipping routes.

July 21, 2026