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Published on Jul 2, 2025

Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing five people on board. The pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived with "serious injuries and severe burns", …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Arab Parliament Speaker congratulates Somalia on 65th independence anniversary

Wednesday July 2, 2025 Arab Parliament Speaker Congratulates Somalia on National Day Mogadishu (HOL) — The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, has extended warm congratulations to the leadership, government, parliament, and people …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

An African Union military helicopter crashes in Somalia's capital, killing at least 3

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Tanzania and Somalia all set for direct flights

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Somalia have agreed to reintroduce direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu, marking a major step towards strengthening bilateral ties and expanding trade and cooperation. Speaking on Tuesday during celebrations to …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Military helicopter crashes in Somalia

A military helicopter crashed in Somalia's capital city of Mogadishu, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. Multiple casualties were reported in the crash that happened in Aden Adde International Airport. No official statement has been issued as yet.

Source: News.Az - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia's Mogadishu airport, five dead

By Elias Biryabarema MOGADISHU (Reuters) -A Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport on Wednesday, killing five passengers, a Ugandan military spokesperson said. Another three …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Oruç Reis vessel returns to Türkiye after Somalia mission

ANKARA The Oruç Reis Seismic Research Vessel has returned to Türkiye after successfully completing its first intercontinental mission in Somalia, marking the end of a nine-month deployment. According to a statement by the Energy and Natural Resources …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Military helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia capital

MOGADISHU (Reuters) -A military helicopter crashed at an airport in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Tuesday and was engulfed in flames, two staff from the airport told Reuters. “We heard the blast and saw smoke and flames over a helicopter. The smoke …

Source: WHTC - Michigan - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Somalia’s biometric border overhaul signals deeper US engagement

In a move hailed as both technologically significant and strategically vital, Somalia formally launched the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES) at key border control points across the country. Backed by the U.S. …

Source: Biometric Update - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Five Feared Dead In Ugandan Military Helicopter Crash In Somalia

(MENAFN- IANS) Kampala/Mogadishu, July 2 (IANS) The Ugandan military said Wednesday that one of its helicopters crashed in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, with five of the eight people on board feared dead. Felix Kulayigye, spokesperson for the …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate