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politics Jun 10, 2026, 6:57 PM
Somali referee barred from World Cup after U.S. entry denial - Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the U.S. after being questioned about al-Shabab.
- The Somali Sports Ministry and Football Federation expressed support for Artan amid widespread criticism.
- The incident highlights the impact of U.S. immigration policies on international events like the World Cup.
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military conflicts Jun 7, 2026, 1:25 AM
Yusuf Ali battles haunting memories of his childhood as a soldier in Somalia - Yusuf Ali reflects on his experiences as a child soldier in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- The rise of political Islam and Ethiopia's invasion led to intense conflict and violence.
- Ali's story highlights the ongoing struggles with trauma and the need for mental health support in Somalia.
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politics Jun 4, 2026, 11:59 AM
Opposition leaders accuse president of using security forces against them - Clashes erupted in Mogadishu as opposition supporters protested against the government.
- Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused the government of targeting opposition gatherings.
- The violence underscores the growing political tensions in Somalia and the need for dialogue.
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military conflicts Feb 11, 2026, 4:08 PM
Passenger jet crashes on beach during emergency landing in Somalia - A Starsky Aviation plane carrying 55 people reported problems shortly after taking off from Mogadishu.
- The jet attempted to return to the airport but crashed onto a beach in shallow water.
- All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and an investigation into the incident was initiated.
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military conflicts Feb 11, 2026, 3:15 PM
Emergency water landing in Somalia spares all aboard - The Starsky Aviation passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency water landing due to a technical issue shortly after takeoff.
- All 55 passengers and crew members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported.
- The Somali Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the cause of the incident.
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military conflicts Feb 11, 2026, 1:34 PM
Pilot safely lands faulty Somali passenger plane into sea - A Fokker 50 passenger plane operated by Starsky Aviation crash-landed near Mogadishu, Somalia.
- The aircraft was carrying 55 people and reported technical problems shortly after takeoff.
- All occupants survived the incident thanks to the pilot's effective handling of the emergency.
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military conflicts Feb 10, 2026, 8:44 PM
All passengers survive emergency landing of plane in Indian Ocean - On February 10, 2026, a Starsky Aviation aircraft developed a technical problem shortly after takeoff.
- The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane overran the runway and came to rest in shallow waters.
- All 55 people on board survived the incident, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
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politics Dec 25, 2025, 10:01 AM
Somalia holds landmark one-person, one-vote elections after decades - Somali citizens engaged in local elections for the first time in more than 50 years.
- The federal government organized the elections amidst claims of opposition dissatisfaction with the process.
- These elections represent a pivotal shift towards democracy in Somalia, despite ongoing security vulnerabilities.
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military conflicts Dec 14, 2025, 2:05 AM
Mahad Mohamud faces dangers in Somalia after US deportation - Mahad Mohamud, deported from the US to Somalia, spent six months in detention due to accusations related to his asylum case.
- Upon his return, Mahad faces threats from al-Shabab and expresses frustration with Somali immigrants in the US.
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation highlights the challenges of current US immigration policies.
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