Mogadishu (HOL) — The first group of Somali pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj departed from Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Friday, heading to Saudi Arabia to join millions of Muslims performing the annual pilgrimage.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s government has ordered all foreigners residing illegally in its territory to register for temporary residency or face legal action, the Ministry of Interior announced Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, chaired a virtual meeting Thursday with Somali ambassadors, permanent representatives, and consuls general to enhance diplomatic coordination and strengthen international engagement.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, met Tuesday with a delegation led by Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation, with a particular focus on fisheries and the blue economy.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Defense on Wednesday received a new shipment of U.S.-supplied military equipment to support the Somali National Army (SNA), particularly its elite Danab commando unit, in ongoing operations against the al-Qaeda-linked militant group al-Shabaab.

Garowe (HOL) — A security guard assigned to the Speaker of the Puntland Parliament was injured on Wednesday night in a clash with police forces in Garowe, the capital of Puntland.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Lower House Parliament failed to convene on Wednesday after falling short of the required quorum, as tensions rise over an expected no-confidence motion targeting Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe).

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubbaland administration has strongly rejected the outcomes of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting concluded in Mogadishu on Wednesday, accusing the Federal Government of attempting to interfere in its internal affairs and undermine its leadership.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States is reinforcing Baledogle Military Airfield in southern Somalia, expanding infrastructure and security at one of its most strategic bases in Africa, in a move that underscores its continued commitment to countering al-Shabab militants.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali authorities have seized a private residence in Mogadishu’s Xamar Jajab district, alleging it was used in connection with a deadly March bombing that targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy and killed several people, including a journalist. The homeowner, Fahmo Warsame Gabayre, denies any wrongdoing and says she will challenge the move in court.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to accelerate the rollout of a bilateral labour agreement that would allow thousands of Somali citizens to seek legal employment in the Kingdom, a move Somali officials say is part of a broader strategy to address youth unemployment and expand access to overseas job markets.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali military officers are among nearly 100 delegates from over 40 African countries participating in a 10-day military exchange program in China, underscoring Beijing's growing push to deepen defence ties across the continent.

Hargeisa (HOL) — A court in Somaliland has sentenced prominent activist and journalist Abdimaliq Muse Coldoon to six months in prison and fined him 3 million Somaliland shillings, raising fresh concerns over freedom of expression in the self-declared republic.

Jowhar (HOL) — The Hirshabelle State Parliament on Tuesday voted to strip three lawmakers of their parliamentary immunity, citing violations of the regional constitution and parliamentary bylaws.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali Minister of Petroleum and Minerals Dahir Shire Mohamed has called for an immediate cessation of inter-clan fighting that erupted Tuesday in the Miirdacay area, located in the Matabaan district of the Hiiraan region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with General Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), in Mogadishu on Tuesday to discuss strengthening security cooperation and accelerating joint efforts to combat Al-Shabaab.

Inter Milan advanced to the UEFA Champions League final after a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Barcelona on Tuesday, securing a 7-6 aggregate win in the semifinal second leg at San Siro.

Nairobi (HOL) — Rwanda’s foreign minister confirmed that Kigali is in preliminary discussions with the United States over a potential agreement to receive migrants deported from American soil, as President Donald Trump accelerates his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Authorities in the Banadir region have confiscated a house in Mogadishu’s Xamar Jajab district, citing its alleged use in activities that posed a threat to Somalia’s national security, including a March bombing that targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday chaired the opening session of the National Consultative Council (NCC) at the presidential palace in Mogadishu amid an ongoing boycott by Puntland and Jubbaland leaders.

Kenya’s President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, videos shared on social media showed.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland military forces stationed along key frontlines in the Calmadow mountain range have withdrawn from their positions in Galgala, Afurur, and Bali-Khadar and regrouped in the Cowsane area of Sanaag region, citing dissatisfaction with political leadership and financial grievances.

Algiers (HOL) — The Algerian government has pledged to support Somalia in its fight against terrorism, offering to share its extensive experience in counterinsurgency during a high-level meeting between Algerian Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Boughali and Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) in Algiers.

Kenya's private sector growth accelerated to a 27-month high in April, driven by robust sales volumes and solid business activity, according to the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released on Tuesday.

Israeli warplanes conducted dozens of airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province Monday, killing at least two people and wounding 42 others, according to health authorities run by the Houthi militant group.

Unemployment in the construction sector in Galkayo, in central Somalia’s Mudug region, is causing families who were once stable to move into displacement camps as they can no longer support themselves.

Jowhar (HOL) — Hirshabelle regional state President Ali Guudlawe accused Somali federal lawmaker Osman Xadoole of working to destabilize the regional administration during a speech on Monday at the opening session of the Hirshabelle parliament in Jowhar.

Somalia is once again on the brink of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe following the U.S. government's decision to suspend all humanitarian funding through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The abrupt pause, which includes the freezing of a substantial $125.5 million aid package, comes at a time when over 3.8 million people in Somalia have been internally displaced by climate disasters and protracted conflict.

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) marks World Press Freedom Day with the launch of its State of the Media Report, laying bare the harsh and deeply entrenched repression faced by journalists in Somalia.

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest regional state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen visited frontline troops in the Bay region on Sunday to assess military readiness ahead of expanded operations against the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland police have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of two people in Garowe on Saturday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed met with U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley in Mogadishu on Sunday to discuss political and security developments and advancing Somalia’s state-building process.

Chelsea's hopes of playing in the Champions League next season received a boost on Sunday when Enzo Maresca's team took advantage of Liverpool's title hangover to beat the recently-crowned Premier League champions 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

The Ministry of National Defense tracked eight Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday.

Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler were Real Madrid's heroes as Carlo Ancelotti's side survived a second-half fightback to hold on for a 3-2 win at home to Celta Vigo.