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—Somali Report—

What matters today — and what to watch tomorrow.

Your free morning briefing on Somalia's biggest stories — politics, security, business, governance and the people shaping the nation's future.

What matters today — and what to watch tomorrow.

Your free morning briefing on Somalia's biggest stories — politics, security, business, governance and the people shaping the nation's future.

BREAKING

Somali Interior Minister Survives Impeachment Motion After Speaker Cancels Proposal

NEWS

Somaliland President Returns Home from Israel as Somalia Calls for Diplomatic Isolation

BREAKING

Somali Interior Minister Survives Impeachment Motion After Speaker Cancels Proposal

Somalia’s parliament has cancelled a motion seeking the removal of Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh after several lawmakers reportedly denied signing or supporting the proposal.

NEWS

Somaliland President Returns Home from Israel as Somalia Calls for Diplomatic Isolation

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) returned to Hargeisa following a controversial visit to Israel, where he met top Israeli leaders. His return was marked by public celebrations as Somalia condemned the trip and called for diplomatic isolation of Somaliland.

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Somaliland Arrests Prominent Journalist Over Critical Report, Drawing Condemnation

Somaliland police have arrested prominent journalist Hassan Gallaydh during a university graduation ceremony, triggering criticism from opposition figures and renewed concerns over worsening press freedom and the treatment of journalists.

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Explosion Hits Key Somali Town Amid Lull in Government War on Al-Shabaab

A landmine explosion at a construction site in Beledweyne, central Somalia, has killed one person and injured two others, raising fresh security concerns in the Hiiraan region.

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Two Somali Men Helped Build Al-Shabaab-Houthi Weapons and Training Ties

Two Somali men reportedly played key roles in deepening ties between Al-Shabaab and Yemen’s Houthis, facilitating weapons requests, military training and direct contacts between the two groups.

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Somali government, opposition near political deal on democratic transition task force

Somalia’s federal government and opposition groups are nearing a political agreement to establish a Democratic Transition Task Force, as talks continue over elections and the country’s political future.