ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — French President Emmanuel Macron said his country supports Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea through discussion and respecting international laws and neighboring countries.

Rwanda officially hands over the leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to Somalia

Somalia beat Sudan 1-0 to book a place in the semifinals of the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Central-East zone qualifiers.

The 4th Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee (TTBC) meeting, involving Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan, was held from December 17 - 19 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala. The meeting aimed to track progress on decisions made in earlier sessions in December 2019, September 2021, and December 2021. Key objectives included revising work plans and budgets for establishing the tri-junction and agreeing on a start date for reaffirming the boundary point.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state President Said Abdullahi Deni announced plans to introduce a new regional currency by the beginning of 2025 to boost the state’s economy.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his administration's commitment to enabling Somali citizens to elect their federal and regional leaders directly by 2026.

Jigjiga (HOL) – Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs Deputy Chair, Fetih Mahdi, has commended the recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to end a year-long diplomatic dispute.

Jigjiga (HOL) – Several members of the Somali Regional State forces in Ethiopia were killed and others wounded following clashes with gunmen in the Dacawaley area of the Faafan region on Friday.

The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has announced its readiness to host a US military base in the strategic port city of Berbera, provided such an arrangement aligns with the mutual interests of both nations.

The Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari, delivered an official message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Friday.

Trump’s entourage is pushing for the US to recognise Somaliland, with Senate committee leadership also favouring the breakaway province.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The ongoing fighting between Somaliland troops and SSC-Khatumo forces in Erigavo town, Sanag region, has displaced nearly 43,000 people and killed several people, including children, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported on Tuesday.

Ambassador Ashraf Swelam, assistant foreign minister for African Organizations and Assemblies, reiterated on Thursday Egypt’s unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and stability during the ministerial meeting of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC).

Jowhar (HOL) – Al-Shabab militants launched a deadly attack on a Somali government military base in Hawadley area, Middle Shabelle region, early Friday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkish fishermen are set to operate in Somali waters under a new bilateral agreement, a move that highlights deepening ties between the two nations but raises questions about its impact on Somalia's marine conservation efforts.

The Somali government is “open” to a potential role for Ethiopian troops in an African Union mission scheduled to take over peacekeeping operations in the country next month.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel in late November off the coast of Puntland have escalated their ransom demand to $10 million, citing the ship's alleged illegal fishing activities in Somali waters. The 18-member crew remains unharmed, but the incident has reignited concerns about the resurgence of piracy in the region.

Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3 to set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool on a night of horrific goalkeeping howlers and defensive mistakes.

Baidoa (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre arrived in Baidoa on Thursday to join Southwest State in celebrating its 6th anniversary.

In a library in Somaliland, Hafsa Omer presses play on a small cassette player. The sound of a Somali lute interwoven with a woman's soft singing fills the room.

Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia – In a significant step toward addressing internal displacement, the Somali regional authorities have successfully relocated 524 households, comprising of 2,570 individuals, from the overcrowded Qoloji IDP sites to a new settlement in Bayahow, Somali Region. This milestone, achieved through a collaboration between the Somali Regional Disaster Risk Management Bureau (DRMB), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other partners, is part of the country’s Durable Solutions Initiative (DSI).

For months a spat between Somalia and Ethiopia had been creeping towards a crisis. In June Somalia threatened to expel all of Ethiopia’s troops from its territory, where they have long spearheaded the regional fight against al-Shabab, a jihadist group.

With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support

Hargeisa (HOL) – The bodies of Huda Ahmed Farah and Hamse Ahmed Yusuf were discovered Thursday morning inside a luxury car in Hargeisa’s Shabab neighbourhood.

Dhusamareb (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with Galmudug regional forces and local residents, intercepted two vehicles suspected of transporting fuel and other supplies to the al-Shabab militant group, officials confirmed Thursday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Twenty-eight-year-old assistant nurse Nimo Bashir Daud had nearly finished her day when she boarded a bus home late Sunday, just as she had done countless times before. On this night, only a short walk through a wooded path separated her from her apartment in a quiet suburb north of Stockholm.

Nadia Mohamed was elected mayor a month after the Oct. 7 attack inflamed relations between Jews and Muslims. The story in St. Louis Park is how it hasn’t been a story.

The jury in the coroner's inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi has declared the Somali-Canadian man's 2016 death after his violent arrest by Ottawa police a homicide. In the context of a coroner's inquest, homicide does not carry any legal blame. (Jamie Hopkins/CBC)

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has confirmed that Turkey will establish a satellite launch base in Somalia, advancing Ankara's ambitions for long-range missile testing and space exploration while cementing its growing ties with the Horn of Africa nation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has ramped up its mission to rescue and repatriate citizens trapped in Libya's nightmarish trafficking network. The latest operation brought 147 Somali migrants home, including 31 who landed in Hargeisa and 116 who continued to Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A new report from the SIDRA Institute examines the recent Ankara Declaration between Ethiopia and Somalia, providing a legal analysis of the agreement's impact on maritime access and Somalia's sovereignty. Signed on December 12, 2024, the deal grants Ethiopia conditional access to Somali ports, while ensuring that Somali authorities maintain control over its maritime resources.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates have issued a $10 million ransom demand for a Chinese-owned fishing vessel and its 18 crew members, amplifying concerns about a resurgence of piracy in the waters off Puntland’s northeastern coast.

Somalia took the ambitious step of banning single-use plastic bags this year, but in a country with many economic challenges, it has proved hard to implement.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Security authorities in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have alerted the management of the Abubakar As-Sadique Islamic Center about credible threats targeting the mosque, reportedly originating from extremist groups. The threats, shared on social media, have led to heightened security measures and temporary suspensions of some educational activities at the mosque.

The Federal Court has granted judicial review of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) decision to refuse a Somali refugee’s application for permanent residence, ruling that the decision was unreasonable due to a failure to consider critical evidence.