Mogadishu Mayor: “No Return to Indirect Elections – The Capital and the Nation Accept Only Direct Voting”

Mogadishu (Salmurux News) — The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banaadir Region, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has firmly rejected calls to revert to Somalia’s indirect electoral model, declaring that both the capital and the wider nation will only accept direct elections based on one-person, one-vote. Speaking amid ongoing political discussions over Somalia’s electoral future,…

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SoDMA Chief Holds Strategic Meeting with New WFP Somalia Director

Mogadishu (Salmurux News) — The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, received the newly appointed Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Somalia, Mr. Hameed Nuru, at the agency’s headquarters for high-level talks focused on strengthening institutional cooperation. Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response The meeting centered on enhancing…

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Somali President Meets Future Council: National Dialogue or Political Strategy?

Mogadishu – February 19, 2026 (Salmurux News) The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received senior members of Future Council at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, following a consultation initiative launched by the Federal Government. The meeting, held at Villa Somalia, focused on several critical national issues, including the overall political…

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Somalia Cancels UAE Agreements Over Sovereignty Dispute

Somalia Cancels UAE Agreements Over Sovereignty Dispute

Mogadishu (Salmurux News) — Somalia has cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, terminating deals covering port operations, security cooperation, and defence, after accusing Abu Dhabi of actions that undermine Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and political independence. The decision was announced on Monday by the Council of Ministers following an emergency session addressed by President…

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Mayor Dr. Mungab Leads Infrastructure Comeback.

Mogadishu (Salmurux News) — Somalia’s capital is witnessing a remarkable shift in its infrastructure landscape as major rehabilitation projects take shape across some of the city’s most critical roads. After years of deterioration, deep potholes, and, most recently, devastating flooding caused by heavy rains, Mogadishu’s key transport routes are finally being restored. The renewed progress…

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“AI Encouraged My Son to End His Life” A Mother Speaks Out After a Tragedy That Shocked Her Family

(Salmurux News Special Report)Warning: This article contains distressing content related to self-harm. Meghan Garcia never imagined that her teenage son, Sewell “a bright, beautiful young boy” had become entangled in hours of intense video chat conversations with an online AI system. In her first interview with UK media, she told the BBC:“It felt like having…

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Somali Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Wins CAF African Referee of the Year 2025

Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has officially been named the Best Referee in Africa for 2025, an annual award presented by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This historic achievement marks one of the greatest milestones ever earned by a Somali referee and reinforces Somalia’s rising reputation in global sports. A Referee Defined by…

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Banadir Administration and EU Mission in Somalia Strengthen Security and Development Cooperation

Mogadishu – (Salmurux News) Mogadishu, November 10, 2025 – Strengthening Strategic Partnership for Security and Progress The Governor of the Banadir Regional Administration and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Mungab), today received the Commander of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM), Gen. Marco Manzone, at the headquarters of the Mogadishu Municipality….

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Reopening of 3 Roads Marks Economic Revival in Mogadishu

Salmurux News The Banadir Regional Administration has officially reopened three key roads in Mogadishu that were previously closed for security reasons. The initiative is part of the municipality’s broader urban mobility and economic revitalization program aimed at easing traffic flow and promoting trade within the capital. Roads Reopened Across Key Districts The reopened roads include:…

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Banaadir Governor Launches Major Cleanliness Campaign in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Salmurux News)August 7, 2025 The Governor of Banaadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Mungab), has officially launched the Capital Cleanliness Campaign, an initiative aimed at restoring the beauty and environmental quality of Mogadishu.The ceremony took place along Wadnaha Road, particularly the section dividing Shibis and Yaqshid districts. Government Leaders Participate…

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