Billions of dollars have been spent. Some of the world’s greatest players have come and gone. Yet the Champions League trophy has remained agonisingly out of reach for Paris Saint-Germain.

Jowhar (HOL) — Somalia’s electoral commission has announced that by-elections for two vacant parliamentary seats, HOP097 and HOP098, will be held in Jowhar on Saturday, following the deaths of MP Khadija Mohamed Diiriye and MP Mohamud Mohamed Jimcale (Seeseey).

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of 20 Somali migrants who tragically died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea en route to the Spanish island of Palma.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Senior military officials from Turkey and Italy visited Mogadishu this week to reinforce security cooperation with Somalia, signalling deepening bilateral ties as the country prepares for the withdrawal of African Union peacekeepers.

Kenya's wildlife authorities have begun the translocation of 21 critically endangered eastern black rhinos to the Segera Conservancy located in Laikipia County, about 250 km north of Nairobi, the country's capital.

The Republic of Somaliland’s Mission office was opened in Nairobi on Thursday, May 29, during a ceremony presided over by the de facto state's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro).

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least 20 Somali migrants, most of them young adults, have tragically died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea toward the Spanish island of Palma, local media and survivors confirmed on Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali opposition leaders, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, met with media executives in Mogadishu on Thursday to raise concerns over the shrinking space for independent journalism and government overreach, as their multi-day summit entered its second day.

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is facing growing criticism from health experts and aid organizations after defending sweeping cuts to foreign assistance and denying claims that the reductions have led to deaths around the world.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral Commission on Thursday dismissed accusations that its agents forced university students in the capital to sign up for the Banadir Regional Council elections.

Galkacyo (HOL) — Armed militiamen launched a coordinated assault on the central prison in Galkayo early Thursday morning in an apparent attempt to forcibly free inmates, according to reliable local sources.

Kenya's President William Ruto has publicly apologised to Tanzania following days of tension between the neighbouring countries.

On Tuesday, thousands of Somalis, young and old, filled the Mogadishu Stadium with infectious energy to witness a landmark exhibition football match.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday welcomed African football legends Samuel Eto’o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, marking a powerful moment in Somalia’s efforts to rebuild its global image through sports.

With just twelve months until Somalia's presidential and parliamentary elections in May 2026, the nation once again stands at a familiar—and fateful—crossroads. Political divisions are hardening. The rules of the game remain unclear. Insecurity is on the rise, and international partners, weary from years of engagement, are showing signs of fatigue. Confidence in the process is waning. With the risk of state collapse looming on the horizon—and with all the painful consequences we have collectively endured not so long ago— Somalia stands at a perilous crossroads.

JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Mustafa Mohamed Omar, commonly known as Mustafa Cagjar, President of Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, has refuted allegations that his administration orchestrated a division within the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF). These claims were made by a faction of the ONLF, which accuses the regional government of facilitating a split in the organization.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab as the new Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, replacing Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, according to a presidential decree issued Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Key Somali opposition figures are expected to hold a high-level conference in Mogadishu on Wednesday, focusing on the country's election process and general security, amid rising political tensions with the federal government.

Somali poets often engage with philosophical themes and undertake profound social inquiry. In his poem Dabo-Huwan, the renowned poet Hadrawi offers a sharp critique of neoliberalism and the effects of globalization. He contends that the modern pursuit of material satisfaction has eroded the moral fabric of Somali society. According to Hadrawi, the excessive focus on individual needs in contemporary life has led to the abandonment of long-standing cultural values such as endurance, harmony, mutual trust, honesty, unity, and a profound sense of communal love.

United States President Donald Trump says he has told Canada it will have to pay $61bn to be part of his proposed Gold Dome missile defence system “if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation”.

Beledweyne (HOL) – Senior Somali government and regional leaders held a high-level meeting with traditional elders in Tardo town, Hiiraan region, on Tuesday to intensify ongoing military operations against Al-Shabaab in areas straddling Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A historic peace football match held at Mogadishu Stadium on Tuesday brought together African football legends, thousands of spectators, and top regional sports leaders, marking a symbolic moment of unity, recovery, and hope for Somalia’s sporting future.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu Stadium played host to a spectacle of unity and renewal on Tuesday, as some of Africa’s most iconic footballers joined former Somali internationals in a high-scoring exhibition match that symbolized Somalia’s return to the international sporting stage.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is at risk of forfeiting millions in unspent reform funds unless it accelerates a lagging governance overhaul backed by the African Development Bank.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations has donated two armored infantry fighting vehicles to Ugandan troops serving in Somalia, significantly bolstering their ability to respond to crises and protect UN personnel.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Federal authorities in the United States have launched a new phase in the Feeding Our Future investigation, executing a search warrant at a Minnesota-based nonprofit accused of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to defraud federal child nutrition programs.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's national disaster agency has rejected accusations that it delivered expired drugs to a remote district in central Hiiraan following a viral video that drew widespread criticism and fueled suspicions over aid quality.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three of Africa’s most iconic footballers—Samuel Eto’o, Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Adebayor—landed in Mogadishu on Tuesday as part of a landmark visit aimed at supporting Somalia’s campaign to host international football matches on home soil for the first time in more than 30 years.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the Ma’awisley clan militia, is preparing for a large-scale military offensive aimed at liberating Aden Yabaal district in the Middle Shabelle region, a strategic town currently under Al-Shabaab control.

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The cries of distressed children filled the ward for the severely malnourished. Among the patients was 1-year-old Maka’il Mohamed. Doctors pressed his chest in a desperate attempt to support his breathing.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Himilo Qaran Political Party, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has accused Somalia's electoral commission of exerting pressure on students and educational institutions in Mogadishu to participate in an election process it describes as unilateral and non-consensual.

Las Anod (HOL) – The Supreme Traditional Leader of SSC-Khaatumo, Garaad Jama Garaad Ali, called the Somaliland administration to choose between accepting peace or engaging in renewed conflict, insisting that Somaliland will never govern the SSC-Khaatumo territories.

Nairobi (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro departed for Nairobi on Monday for a multi-day working visit to strengthen ties with Kenya and engage international stakeholders.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A proposal to deduct $500 monthly from the salaries of members of the Somali Federal Parliament to support the Ma’awisley clan militia fighting Al-Shabaab in the Hiiraan region sparked strong opposition and debate during a session on Saturday.

Garowe (HOL) – Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have arrested 27 Yemeni fishermen, along with one Somali national, after their vessel was caught illegally fishing in Puntland waters.