MOGADISHU (HOL) — Political analyst Matt Bryden has defended Ethiopia's recent recognition of Somaliland, citing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on January 1, 2024, as compliant with international legal standards. The agreement, which provides Ethiopia strategic access to the Red Sea through Berbera Port and a military base, has heightened tensions with Somalia, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory.

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MOGADISHU (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Court of Appeal has scheduled an appeal hearing for Sayid Ali Maalim Daoud, who was previously sentenced to death, to begin this Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Vladimir Orlié, Serbian Presidential Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at his office in Mogadishu on Saturday.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for thorough investigations into the helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and nine other military officers.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The bodies of a man and his ex-wife were discovered in a bullet-proof vehicle parked near the National Theater in Mogadishu on Saturday, shocking residents and authorities.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least three people have been reported dead and several others wounded in a road accident near the Afisyoni Air Force base in Mogadishu on Saturday.

HARGEISA (HOL) — The Somaliland Electoral Commission announced on Saturday that presidential and political party elections are scheduled for November 13, 2024.

ISTANBUL (HOL) — Abdulkhadir Mohamed Adan, popularly known as Aargute, died Thursday evening in Turkey from injuries sustained in the SYL hotel bombing in Mogadishu on March 14.

Mogadishu (HOL) - African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina issued a stark warning, emphasizing the potential for Africa's $824 billion debt to smother the continent's economic future.

MOGADISHU (HOL) — A longstanding dispute over the land occupied by Mogadishu's fire station, currently home to civilians for over 30 years, has intensified, with residents resisting eviction despite repeated orders from the Somali Police Force.

Baidoa(HOL) — The South West administration has successfully expelled a clan militia from the town of Dinsoor.

Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.

Kampala Uganda, April 19, 2024—Somali authorities should drop all criminal investigations against the Somali Journalists Syndicate and desist from weaponizing the judicial system to obstruct the work of the media rights organization, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Friday.

NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenya began three days of mourning on Friday after its defense chief and nine other senior officers were killed in a helicopter crash, the latest military accident involving a high-profile figure.

MOGADISHU (HOL) — The federal government has postponed the National Consultative Council (NCC) summit, formerly scheduled to commence in Mogadishu on Saturday, following the withdrawal of two regional leaders from attending the meeting, reports say.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government has welcomed the Communiqué released by the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Italy, which expresses concerns regarding the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding signed in Addis Ababa in January 2024.

Somalia is at a pivotal moment in its quest for progress. It is facing challenges that demand fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. While Western interventions have played a significant role in shaping global development policies, Somalia, much like many African nations, still struggles with enduring issues despite these efforts. As we step into the 21st century, Somalia recognizes the urgent need to explore new avenues for development, and it believes forging stronger ties with economic powerhouses like China and other Asian giants could be the game-changer it has been searching for.

Fighting broke out between the warring factions in Sudan exactly one year ago. What started out as a disagreement over the merge of paramilitary troops to national army, sadly, escalated into a violent conflict, resulting in widespread bloodshed, devastation, and disaster. Neither the national army nor the Rapid Support Force has been able to claim victory as they continue, till today, to battle for the control of key cities and critical infrastructures.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Tensions between the Somali government and residents residing in the fire brigade headquarters in Mogadishu have escalated, with fears of a clash looming on Saturday as civilians refuse to comply with the government's order to vacate the land.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia is urging an immediate stop to the tribal conflicts in the South West, which have recently escalated, causing significant losses of life and property.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Türkiye is poised to embark on a significant offshore oil exploration venture in Somalia, planning to commence deep-sea drilling in 2025, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Friday. This initiative follows a strategic bilateral agreement to bolster their partnership through energy development.

MOGADISHU (HOL) — Somalia has dispatched its new ambassador to Turkey, marking a significant step in enhancing diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's federal forces, including the Danab Commandos, 162nd Union, and Jubbaland Security Forces, executed a strategic operation in the Jamame district, effectively targeting the Al-Shabaab group.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland, a self-declared autonomous region, is advancing the construction of a new port in Lughaya, a historic city in the Awdal region, amid ongoing discussions about its strategic agreements with Ethiopia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Muslims in Kenya are expressing outrage over a circulating video on social media showing the Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, Hon. Kennedy Okeyo Ng'ondi, forcibly shaking hands with a female Muslim lawmaker at a ceremony in Nairobi.

Liverpool failed to overcome a three-goal deficit and was eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday despite beating Atalanta 1-0 in the second leg of their quarterfinal matchup.

Minneapolis (HOL) — Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), found herself at the center of a controversy on Thursday when she was suspended from Columbia University's Barnard College. Her suspension, which came after her participation in a pro-Palestinian protest, has ignited a national debate on free speech and political activism in academic settings, drawing international attention to the prestigious Ivy League institution.

MOGADISHU (HOL) — A young boy in Somalia has been identified as the fourth person in the world to have four kidneys, a rare medical anomaly typically discovered only through specific diagnostic tests.

Nairobi (HOL) — Sir Mo Farah, the celebrated Somali-British distance runner, will visit Kenya from April 21 to 23 as the first Global Goodwill Ambassador for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – UN Migration.

A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges towards a $1 billion target (€940 million) to address the «critical» humanitarian situation in Ethiopia over the next three months. However pledges fell short at €570 million.

MOGADISHU, April 17 (Xinhua) -- At least 75 people have died from cholera in Somalia since January amid a significant rise in new cases, the country's ministry of health has said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, announced that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Development Bank's three-day mission to Mogadishu concluded on Wednesday with discussions focused on assessing and advancing Somalia's development objectives. The delegation, led by Bubacarr Sankareh and Edward Sennoga, wrapped up the Interim Country Strategy Paper (I-CSP) for 2022-2024 and initiated planning for the 2025-2029 strategy.

Istanbul (HOL) — A court in Ankara has declared that Turkish police actions against Mohamed Isa Abdullah, the owner of the Saab Cafe in Ankara's Kızılay district, were racially motivated. The decision sheds light on broader issues of racial discrimination against immigrant entrepreneurs in Turkey's capital amidst a climate of rising anti-migrant sentiment.