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Published on 11:19 GMT

Somalia beat Rwanda on penalties to reach CECAFA U-17 final

Sunday October 18, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s national under-17 football team advanced to the final of the CECAFA U-17 Championship on Saturday after defeating hosts Rwanda 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the semifinals at Kigali Pele …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on 11:20 GMT

OIC reaffirms support for Somalia’s territorial integrity during talks in Baghdad

Sunday October 18, 2026 Baghdad, Iraq (HOL) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity during talks Saturday between Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and OIC Secretary- …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on 13:15 GMT

Somalia’s Upper House Approves Weather Forecasting Agency Bill

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Upper House of Parliament has approved a bill establishing a national weather forecasting agency, while advancing legislation on judicial cooperation as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s legal and environmental …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
Published on 13:15 GMT

Somalia defeat hosts Rwanda to book 2027 CAF U-17 AFCON slot

Somalia have booked the second slot from the CECAFA Zone to qualify for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 2022 CECAFA Zonal champions edged hosts Rwanda 5-4 in penalty shoot-outs after the second semi-final had ended 1-1 …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
Published on 08:55 GMT

Regional forces capture key towns in southern Somalia

Sunday October 18, 2026 Armed soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand ready with various weapons in a dusty, outdoor setting. (AFP) MOGADISHU: Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader captured several key towns in southern Somalia, officials and …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on 11:16 GMT

Why Kim Lars, Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram could change the Black Stars’ fortunes against Somalia – Pius Asack writes

The appointment of an interim technical team for the Black Stars has sparked debate, particularly over the decision to hand the team to Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. Even if the Ghana Football Association (GFA) had appointed a high profile …

Source: Citi Sports Online - Pending
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Björkegren to lead Black Stars interim technical team for Somalia double header

By Simon Asare Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren to lead an interim Black Stars technical team for Ghana’s 2027 African Cup of Nations …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Somalia president rejects opposition calls for consensus-based election

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rejected calls for negotiations with opposition leaders over the country’s upcoming elections, insisting that his government’s plans will proceed as intended. Speaking on Thursday …

Source: Somali Guardian - Pending
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Somalia edge Rwanda on penalties to reach CECAFA U17 final

Source: The New Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Security alert in southwestern Somalia amid warnings of a potential siege on the city of Baidoa

Baidoa, Somalia – The leader of the Southwest State of Somalia, Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madobe), held an urgent and intensive security meeting with several senior officials and security officers. The meeting addressed critical developments on the ground in …

Source: Voice Of Emirates - Gov't Propaganda