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[ICYMI] Somalia's health authorities have placed a citizen in quarantine after it emerged that the individual had travelled with a Kenyan man who was later confirmed to have died from Ebola in Nairobi. The Somali national has been admitted to an isolation facility in Mogadishu for medical assessment, while health officials work to trace contacts and monitor anyone who may have been exposed. The development has once again focused attention on regional disease surveillance, cross-border health coordination and Africa's preparedness to respond to potential outbreaks. To help us understand the situation and the reaction in Somalia, @MphoKSithole was joined by, Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed, Media Founder and Communications Specialist.
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Three days of fresh perspectives, shared experiences and meaningful connections with journalists in Machakos, #Kenya. Different backgrounds, one commitment to impactful journalism. Hats off to @IGADLeadership for creating this opportunity. Now, the work continues beyond the room.
Privileged to join the @IGADLeadership media workshop in #Machakos — advancing journalism, information integrity and democratic resilience. Grateful to @JapaninKenya for its valued support and to fellow media practitioners for the enriching regional exchange. #Media4Democracy
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) today rolled out a three-day regional media workshop in Machakos, Kenya, bringing together journalists from mainstream and digital media outlets from the IGAD region.
The workshop, held in partnership with the Government of #Japan, seeks to strengthen media practitioners’ capacity to uphold information integrity and serve the public interest during democratic processes.
Opening the workshop on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh, ILA Director Dr. Simon Nyambura underscored the important role of the media in promoting informed public discourse, particularly amid a changing information landscape and the growing spread of misinformation. He described the media as the heartbeat of a healthy democracy.
In her remarks, Ms. Noriko Kobayashi of @JapaninKenya highlighted how the partnership between Japan and IGAD has grown over the years. She termed the workshop timely, noting how technology has transformed the media and the need to continue strengthening the media’s role in supporting democracy.
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Nearly three-quarters of Somalis are under the age of 30, while around 400,000 young people enter the labour force each year, making skills development and access to decent work an important investment in the country’s long-term stability
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The modern phase of Somalia–Türkiye relations began with Ankara’s high-profile humanitarian intervention during Somalia’s 2011 famine. What followed was not the typical short-lived aid cycle, but a sustained state-building partnership
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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: #EU Envoy @francescaDM_EU calls for urgent political agreement on #Somalia’s electoral model and reaffirms neutrality in political disputes.
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⚡️ LATEST: In #Mogadishu on Monday, at a briefing organized by @UNDPSomalia and attended by @ArlaadiMnetwork, #UN Assistant Secretary-General @shokonoda, head of the @UNDP Crisis Bureau, reflected on her mission to #Somalia. She highlighted key priorities including stabilization, recovery, and strengthening state institutions within wider efforts to support governance and resilience.
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⚡️BREAKING: The U.S. State Department has responded to reports suggesting that senior #Somali officials may have faced visa revocations, emphasizing that there are "no changes" in the bilateral relationship. In comments to @ArlaadiMnetwork, the department stressed that "visa records are confidential" and declined to comment on individual cases, reflecting a cautious stance amid growing speculation.
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⚡️UPDATE: Orphaned children of journalists killed in #Mogadishu received financial support Tuesday ahead of Eid, part of a nine-year tradition by @TheVillaSomalia to honor reporters who lost their lives covering the country’s news.
Leading the tribute, @ArlaadiMnetwork’s Director General, @JaylaaniJr, joined independent media executives and State House officials, calling for continued care and long-term protection for the children.
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⚡️ LATEST — From proxy armed clashes erupting in several towns to simmering political tensions now spilling into the open, #Somalia’s South West State has been thrust into the spotlight as President @HassanSMohamud and regional leader @Laftagareen are reportedly locked in a bitter standoff over the fate of the region’s still-undecided presidential race. @ArlaadiMnetwork’s Mohamed Hassan reports.
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Op-Ed: Law on the Page, Fragility on the Ground: Somalia’s Constitutional Dilemma: Somalia today stands at a paradoxical juncture. A nation long defined by fragmentation, war, and contested legitimacy now witnesses parliamentarians celebrating… hiiraan.com/op4/2026/Mar/204…
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1/2:Madaxweynaha Dowladda #Puntland @HESaidADeni ayaa galabta kulan la qaatay Agaasimeyaasha Warbaahinta Madaxa banaan ee Soomaaliyeed iyo weriyayaasha u warama warbaahinta Caalamiga ah.
Madaxwehnaha ayaa ugu horeyn uga mahadceliyay Warbaahinta #Soomaaliyeed
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⚡️BREAKING: #Somalia’s future council has on Friday announced it will convene a major meeting on April 10 to “safeguard statehood,” after accusing President @HassanSMohamud's admin of pushing through what it described as "unconstitutional amendments to the 2012 Provisional Constitution in violation of Article 134 and without meaningful consultation with federal member states or the public".
In a communique issued following a conference in #Mogadishu titled the “National Conference to Defend the Constitution,” the opposition group alleged that more than 50 lawmakers were barred from parliamentary sessions over their opposition to the review process, and warned that delayed regional elections and a worsening drought "are deepening political uncertainty in the country".
⚡️ LATEST: The #Somali Future Council leaders on Friday convened in #Mogadishu for a meeting titled the “National Conference to Defend the Constitution,” where former President @HESharifShAhmed, Puntland President @HESaidADeni, and former Prime Ministers @MohamedHRoble and @AbdiShirdoon addressed the gathering.
The opposition presidential candidates warned President @HassanSMohamud’s administration against altering the constitution, cautioning that such moves could lead to serious political consequences and instability.
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⚡️LATEST: #Somalia’s @Plstatehouse President @HESaidADeni — accompanied by senior cabinet ministers — on Thursday evening hosted independent media directors, including @ArlaadiMnetwork Director-General @JaylaaniJr, for wide-ranging talks at the Airport Hotel in #Mogadishu. The discussions centered on the media’s constitutional role in promoting accountability and democracy as well as safeguarding national stability to help ensure a smooth, peaceful, and transparent transfer of power during the country’s critical transition period.
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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: The United Kingdom has underscored the importance of constructive dialogue, compromise and unity in addressing differences among #Somali political leaders regarding the constitution and forthcoming elections. @UKinSomalia Ambassador @CharlesKingFCDO, shared these views in an extensive interview with @ArlaadiMnetwork broadcast in August 2025.
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⚡️BREAKING: The British Embassy in #Mogadishu said it “welcomes” the meeting between the Federal Government of #Somalia (FGS) and the #Somali Future Council (SFC) but expressed disappointment that a consensus has not yet been reached. “The #UK, alongside our international partners, continues to support efforts to resolve outstanding issues. We remain in contact with all parties and urge compromise and continued dialogue,” @UKinSomalia added.
⚡️BREAKING: #Somalia has been plunged deeper into political turmoil after the Future Council dramatically announced that crunch talks with President @HassanSMohamud’s administration have “collapsed without a deal,” blaming the federal government for “bulldozing through controversial constitutional changes while the nation reels from drought, division, and economic strain.”
In a blistering statement, the opposition group — which also includes @Plstatehouse and @JSStatehouse — accused @TheVillaSomalia of “sidelining dozens of lawmakers, intimidating opponents, and plotting elections under disputed new rules that would tighten its grip on power,” warning it “will not stand by as the country edges toward a constitutional crisis and further chaos”.
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⚡️UPDATE: At the EU diplomatic compound in #Mogadishu, @EU_in_Somalia Ambassador @francescaDM_EU hosted an Iftar reception on Monday evening, inviting senior #Somali government officials, diplomats, and civil society representatives to break the fast together. The event, featuring both local and international dishes, also served as a platform to highlight the European Union’s development and humanitarian efforts in the Horn of Africa nation.
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⚡️LATEST: #Somalia has been formally cleared to begin printing @jumuiya passports from December 2025 after Ambassador @IlyasAliHassan handed over the approval to Interior Minister @Senfartaag and Immigration Director @M_Duhulow, as #Mogadishu and #Dodoma sealed a landmark immigration MoU introducing visa-free and visa-on-arrival arrangements to ease travel, boost trade and tourism, and deepen regional integration between the two countries.
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⚡️ LATEST — Business Excellence Companies has exalted @ArlaadiMnetwork as #Somalia’s Best Media of the Year 2025, in recognition of the broadcaster’s exceptional achievements and expanding influence over the past year. The award was presented at a ceremony in #Mogadishu on Saturday evening, where federal lawmaker @YusufGamadiid, one of the guests of honour, personally handed it to our Director-General, @JaylaaniJr, who paid tribute to the network’s dedicated staff and loyal audience.
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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: The European Union says #Somalia’s oil resources “must be managed transparently” and pledged support for reforms in the sector. In an exclusive interview with @ArlaadiMnetwork, #EU envoy @francescaDM_EU added that the recently launched €102 million investment package, which includes education and security initiatives, is part of these reforms and will be rolled out nationwide.
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