As Somali forces navigate a delicate transition to assume the country’s security responsibilities from African Union peacekeepers who have secured civilians and personnel of international agencies for the past 17 years, experts say that four million children in Somalia have been affected by conflict and climate change.

French football star Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris Saint-Germain and end his “adventure” with the club in a few weeks.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused the Ethiopian government of pursuing a long-standing desire to claim parts of Somalia's sea, warning Ethiopia to adhere its recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland leader.

Beledweyne (HOL) - The inauguration ceremony of Ugas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan Ugaas Khalif, the head of the elders of the Hawadle community, is expected to take place in Beledweyne town, Hiiraan, on May 13, 2024.

The Biden administration believes that Israel has most likely violated international standards in failing to protect civilians in Gaza but has not found specific instances that would justify the withholding of military aid, the State Department told Congress on Friday.

The mental health administrator is launching her first campaign and dreaming of big changes to help the south Minneapolis district where she grew up.

Minneapolis is gearing up to unveil «Common Currents,» a new public artwork celebrating the life and work of the late Hussein Samatar, renowned for bridging cultures in the city's vibrant community. Slated for May 28, «Samatar Crossing» will honor the first Somali-American elected to public office in Minneapolis, with an art installation that honors the diverse journeys of the local population

Peace talks involving South Sudan's government and opposition representatives begun in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — During her final official visit to Somalia, Isha Dyfan, an independent expert on human rights appointed by the Human Rights Council in May 2020, called on the Somali government to take decisive actions against state officials who violate human rights.

Nairobi (HOL) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that floods and landslides resulting from heavy rains are affecting almost one million people in Eastern Africa, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.

London (HOL) — In response to the UK government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda, many asylum seekers are fleeing to Ireland, fearing the harsh deportation policies. The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that from July, the government intends to begin deportations as a deterrent against illegal crossings from France by small boats. The move comes despite a lack of formal agreements to return asylum seekers to France following Brexit.

The first Somali cultural day was marked in Isiolo amid calls for Kenyans from various ethnic communities to embrace the culture and organize cultural events to enable the young people to learn about their respective traditions.

Kenya’s Defence Secretary, Aden Duale has stated that he and Michael Hammer, the United States Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOAUS) held a crucial meeting on Thursday evening.

With the number of deaths nearing 240 and about 235,000 people displaced, Kenyans are mourning their lost ones and trying to rebuild after weeks of heavy rains that resulted in deadly floods and landslides.

Reports have surfaced of a pirate mothership being spotted operating in the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 km from the Somalia mainland.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government has called for the dissolution of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) when its mandate expires in October 2024 as it seeks a seat on the UN Security Council and aims to handle its security matters independently.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Lim Hyun-taek, president of the Korea Medical Association (KMA), has sparked a controversy with a Facebook post that critics are calling racist. Lim uploaded an image of the 2008 medical graduates from Somalia's Benadir University—marking Somalia's first medical graduates in over two decades—with a caption that read «Coming Soon.»

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.