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.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The dawn in Mogadishu brings a deceptive quiet, a lull pierced by the routine stirrings of a city that never quite sleeps. In these early hours, Ali Abdullahi Mohamud partakes in his morning prayers—an anchoring ritual in a life shaped by abrupt chaos.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called on security officials to intensify their efforts to ensure the security of Mogadishu during the Banadir Regional Security Conference held in the capital today. The meeting, chaired by Mohamud, Somalia's President and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, focused on further enhancing safety measures in Mogadishu, which has seen considerable improvements recently.

Nestlé, the world’s largest consumer goods company, adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries, contrary to international guidelines aimed at preventing obesity and chronic diseases, a report has found.

Garowe (HOL) - Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland announced that it has withdrawn confidence from lawmakers representing it in the federal bicameral parliament who opposed Puntland's decisions regarding its relationship with the federal government.

Mogadishu (HOL) - A gunman killed two men in Mogadishu's Deyniile district on Thursday night following a dispute over inherited land between the assailant and the victims.

Nairobi (HOL) - One of six suspects accused of participating in the gang rape of a newlywed woman was arraigned on Tuesday in Wajir City Court, located in northeastern Kenya.

HARGEISA (HOL) — Authorities in Somaliland have detained Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, popularly known as Ugbaad Aragsan, on allegations of circulating indecent videos.

In a bid to lower carbon emissions and improve energy security, Trade Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano now says the government is committed to revolutionising the transport sector by introducing electric vehicles.

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland regional state announced on Tuesday that it will not attend the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) summit for federal and regional leaders in Mogadishu next week, citing its refusal to recognize the federal government.

MINNEAPOLIS (HOL) — Amid legislative uncertainty surrounding ride-hailing pay in Minneapolis, Uber has closed its driver resource center in south Minneapolis.

Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), along with 48 other humanitarian and development organizations and governments, is urgently appealing for USD 112 million to support over 2.1 million migrants and host communities along the Eastern and Southern routes including in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen, Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania.

Relatives of 23 hostages on a cargo ship seized by armed Somali pirates have expressed relief and happiness that the men were released after more than a month in captivity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Head of Foreign Relations of the Turkish Police Force, Gökhan, and his Deputy, Turgay, arrived in Mogadishu on Tuesday to meet with Somali police officials.

The Somali financial sector comprises 13 licensed Commercial Banks, 4 Mobile Money Operators, and 2 International banks that cater to client deposits. Despite the presence of financial institutions, public trust in the banking sector is relatively low due to, among other things, the lack of deposit insurance or guarantees for customer savings and deposits

Qaybta maaliyadda Soomaaliya waxa ay ka kooban tahay 13 licensed Commercial Banks, 4 Mobile Money Operators, and 2 International banks oo bixiyo adeegyada dhigaalka.

On March 19, a drone strike outside Mogadishu reportedly killed more than 20 people, including children. Citing two security sources, the Washington Post reported that “the strike was carried out by a Turkish drone,” adding, “Turkey routinely carries out drone strikes in Somalia in support of Somali government forces.” United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which is responsible for U.S. military strikes in Somalia, told me and other media sources that the U.S. did not carry out the strike.

Jigjiga (HOL) - More than 350 chickens died in coops in the town of Godey, located in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, on Tuesday due to an extreme heatwave.

Toronto (HOL) - Toronto police have confirmed the identity of a man killed in a daylight shooting in the city's Weston area as community concerns about violence continue to grow. Mohamud Abdi Duale, 32, was fatally shot near Lawrence Avenue West and Ralph Street late Sunday afternoon

Most of the beds at the labour ward of Kihara Level 4 Hospital on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, are empty.

Toronto, (HOL) — Several murders have been reported in Canadian cities with Somali populations in recent days, according to police investigations.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the army training schools of TurkSom, General Dhaga-Badan, and General Daud camps in Mogadishu on Monday to inspect army units departing for the front lines and high-level training for Turkey.

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali pirates have released the MV Abdullahi, a Bangladeshi-flagged freighter, after receiving a $5 million ransom, according to statements from two of the pirates involved.

In the past – a rushed plate of chips and sausage at lunch time – was the norm whenever one visited the Nairobi town.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland Vice President Osman Ilyas Lugator has argued that Somalia's governance system was transformed into an autocratic regime after 30 years, with the country's power centralized in the president's office.

Nearly 60 people have died since the start of this month in heavy rains and flooding that has hit several parts of Tanzania, the government said.

Andy Robertson insisted Liverpool will «keep fighting» despite their Premier League title hopes suffering a huge blow as they fell to a 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Beledweyne (HOL) - At least five al-Shabab militants were killed in heavy fighting between Somali army forces, supported by local forces, and the militants on the road between Bulaburte and Halgan districts in the Hiiraan region on Sunday.

They are Assel Herrera Correa and Landy Rodríguez Hernández, kidnapped by al Shabaab but who according to the jihadist group were killed in a raid carried out by the United States

Amsterdam (HOL) — Abdi Nageeye, the Olympic silver medalist from the Netherlands, reclaimed his title in dramatic fashion, setting a new Dutch record with a time of 2:04:45, improving his previous best by 11 seconds.

Somalia is banking on new opportunities coming out of recent debt relief to seek new credit lines and open up for trade.

Beledweyne (HOL) - The Somali army forces, supported by international partners, conducted an airstrike near the Buulaburte district of the Hiiran region on Saturday night, killing several al-Shabab militants.

The shape, size and scope of a new force to secure Somalia — after the exit of the current African Union peacekeeping mission at the end of this year — remain unknown as it emerges that the Horn of Africa nation is yet to submit its plan before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for consideration.

Somali pirates have released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 after a $US5 million ($A7.7 million) ransom was paid, according to two pirates.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has been providing various forms of relief and humanitarian assistance to needy people worldwide.