Somalia’s post-civil war leaders entrusted with the awesome responsibility of rebuilding the Somali state that completely vanished in 1991 are yet to make headway in the establishment of the foundations for new democratic state which delivers the state functions through an efficient and effective public administration. The state building concretizes with public institutions capable of performing their assigned responsibilities with efficiency, competence, transparency, and accountability exclusively for public interest.

In the 19th century, to motivate workers and advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, and the eight-hour workday, International Workers' Day or May Day was established. Celebrated at the beginning of this month, May day remains significant for East Africans. It is marked by various events and activities organized by trade unions, workers' associations, and government agencies. However, the impact of workers on society is immense and perhaps deserves more than just a single day of recognition. Maybe dedicating the entire month to commemorate the achievements of the labor movement would be more fitting.

Hargeisa (HOL) - The breakaway region of Somaliland and Ethiopia have signed an agreement in Addis Ababa, under which Ethiopia will train new police forces in Somaliland.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government has officially requested the United Nations to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), citing consideration of the government’s strategic priorities.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The United Nations Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia, Ms. Isha Dyfan, has concluded her five-day visit to Somalia, marking her third official visit to the country since her appointment by the Human Rights Council in May 2020.

At the meeting with the families of the Fishermen who were on board the abducted vessel was held on 2024-05-06 at the Fisheries Ministry, the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda stated that two months ago Somalian Pirates abducted a Sri Lanka Fishing Vessel and later on, the vessel with the fishermen on board was rescued by the Coast Guards of Seychelles.

At least 1,000 Sudanese refugees have fled a camp run by the United Nations in northern Ethiopia following a series of shootings and robberies, three of the refugees and the United Nations said.

Baidoa (HOL) - Somali police forces in the Southwest state have cleared ten illegal checkpoints in the Bardale district of the Bay region, where militias had been extorting money from vehicles and residents.

Kenya has begun talks to persuade Somalia to drop its African Union Commission candidate, Fawzia Yusuf Adam in support of Raila Odinga.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government on Wednesday rejected the Amnesty International report accusing the Somali government of killing more than two dozen civilians in strike by Turkish drones in the Lower Shabelle region.

Nairobi (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Somali businessmen in Kenya on Tuesday night to discuss their role in the rebuilding and development of the country.

In Somalia, one of the most common traumatic events for children is displacement. Being torn from their homes, friends, and lives can leave deep emotional scars that are difficult to heal.

Kenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains.

In the past decade, the financial services sector in Somalia has witnessed a large growth in financial conglomerates comprising banks, mobile network operators and money transfer operators. The taxation of Somalia’s financial services sector., however, has not yet been fully developed but the various enterprises comprising a conglomerate are liable for multiple taxes including payroll tax, value-added tax, corporate income tax, regulator fees, bank levies, capital gains tax as well as the putative financial transactions tax.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Approximately 200 migrants, predominantly from Somalia and Ethiopia, have been liberated from a trafficking group in a southeastern Libyan town, according to army spokesperson Walid Alorafi. The raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) uncovered migrants, including women, children, and the elderly, showing signs of torture and injuries from gunshots.

A new ten-year agreement between Somalia and Turkey, signed on 8 February 2024, entrusts Ankara with the support of Somalia’s maritime security by building, modernising and training its naval forces and facilities and conducting joint air, land and sea operations around Somalia’s 3,333km coastline.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The UN World Food Program (WFP) is urgently seeking $228 million to extend its humanitarian efforts in Somalia, aiming to tackle severe food insecurity and malnutrition that currently afflict millions. The funding is crucial for the period between April to September of this year, with $208 million required for life-saving interventions.

Nairobi (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre commended the bilateral agreements on political consultations, education, and defence between Somalia and Kenya, which the two countries signed in Nairobi on Monday night.

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Beledweyne (HOL) - The Shabelle River in the central Somali town of Beledweyne has received higher-than-usual amounts of water, raising concerns of potential floods, according to a new warning report.

At least 107 migrants including women and children have been freed from captivity in a town in southeast Libya, a security force spokesman said on Monday.

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MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- A high-level delegation from the African Union Commission has wrapped up their assessment visit to Somalia by vowing to preserve the hard-won stabilization gains achieved so far, ahead of the exit of the AU peacekeeping troops.

Nairobi (HOL) — Kenya and Somalia signed a series of pivotal agreements on Monday, covering areas such as political consultations, education, defence, foreign affairs, security, economy, trade, and social services.

Hamas announced on Monday it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a ceasefire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza, hours after Israel ordered Palestinians to begin evacuating from the southern city of Rafah.

Nairobi (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Nairobi on Monday for the Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) high-level conference, which has been ongoing from May 3 to 6, 2024.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Ethiopian government has acknowledged that it has not taken measures to enforce the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland, following mounting pressure from the international community.

Air and aqua operations are ongoing to rescue dozens of families marooned in their homes in Kenya's western Nyando area amid relentless floods sweeping across the country.

Turkish officials in Somalia's capital Mogadishu ensure the delivery of aid to the families of injured soldiers from the Gorgor Unit, currently undergoing treatment at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital

Kismayo (HOL) - Jubbaland State Police forces have arrested four suspected pirates, reportedly planning attacks on ships in Somali waters following a security operation near Kismayo town.

Nairobi (HOL) - Somali and Kenyan officials are attending the Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) meeting in Kenya, which will continue from May 3 to 6, 2024.

Galmudug State is not just the geographic heart of Somalia but the quintessential soul of the Somali nation. Within Galmudug, all the major Somali clan lineages- the Hawiye, Dir, Darood and Madhibaan are represented. No other Somali region or state is home to such diverse and influential clans with such extensive historical significance in Somalia as found in the Galmudug territory. Economically, Galmudug in 2024 is set to be the first location for the offshore oil and gas that the Somali Federal Government in partnership with the Houston-based American company, Coastline Exploration have commenced work on off the Hobyo coast since 2021.

Garowe (HOL) - The UK Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, met with the leader of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, in Garowe this week to discuss key issues, including the reform of the country's constitution.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Criminal Investigation Department of the Somali government has on Sunday released ten suspects who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the killing of a Somali man employed at the Somali Civil Aviation Authority in Mogadishu.