Mogadishu (HOL) - At least nine al-Shabab militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by Somali army forces, supported by international allies, in Middle Shabelle and Galgadud regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Court of Appeal of the Banadir region sentenced Sayid Ali Moalim Daud to death on Sunday after concluding several hearings of the case and the defence against him.

A group of 30 mainly educated men in Baidoa, southern Somalia, are making a successful living buying up livestock in poor condition and selling them on for a profit after fattening them up.

Nearly two dozen Bangladeshi cargo ship crew taken hostage by Somali pirates returned home Tuesday to a rapturous welcome from family members after weeks in captivity.

Mogadishu (HOL) - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

Minneapolis (HOL) — A recently surfaced video captures a violent shooting incident in Dinkytown, near the University of Minnesota campus, that occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, May 6. The video, which seems to have been recorded by one of the assailants, shows a young man retreating as he is taunted and threatened by a group of teens, moments before gunfire erupts.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Some 80 African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Somalia security officers on Tuesday began a three-day training focused on detecting and neutralizing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Djibouti’s ability to place its geographic location at the heart of its economic strategy has been well documented. Its position on the approaches to the Red Sea gives it access to some of the most important shipping lanes in the world and has resulted in the development of one of Africa’s most modern ports. But the government has also made the most of its location in its diplomatic strategy, building ties with countries in the West, Africa and the Middle East, as well as with China through a multipolar approach.

Nearly two dozen Bangladeshi cargo ship crew taken hostage by Somali pirates returned home Tuesday to a rapturous welcome from family members after weeks in captivity.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland military court released six foreign men who were allegedly members of the ISIS militant group in Puntland State.

Beledweyne (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, alongside Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre and former government leaders, congratulated Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, who was inaugurated in the Hiiraan region on Monday.

Amid the vibrant colors and rhythmic beats at SIMAD University's main campus, a group of boys dressed in traditional white danced energetically, their movements in sync with the heart-pounding drumbeats of Somali folk music.

The 22-year-old woman and her child were civilian casualties of a U.S. drone strike, but the Pentagon won’t return the family’s messages.

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland’s naval forces have apprehended a suspect and confiscated explosives following operations in Bosaso, officials reported. The captured materials included hand grenades linked to recent severe explosions in the city.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Amid persistent regional disputes and recent delays, the Presidents of Somalia's Southwest, Jubbaland, and Galmudug states arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to partake in the resumed National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting.

Nairobi (HOL) — Three Kenyan nationals were detained at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday on charges of attempting to smuggle gold into India, authorities reported.

Nairobi (HOL) — A recent report has shown a significant rise in the number of study, work, and family reunification permits issued to refugees in OECD countries. The “Safe Pathways for Refugees” report, co-produced by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), revealed a 38% increase in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Beledweyne (HOL) - The chief of the Hawadle community, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, was inaugurated as the 21st clan chief of the Hawadle clans on Monday in a colorful ceremony in the Hiiraan region.

Baidoa (HOL) - Gunmen hurled hand grenades at two residential homes in Baidoa, the interim administrative capital of the Southwest state, on Sunday night.

Las Anod (HOL) - The leader of SSC-Khatumo, Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali Firdhiye, reshuffled his cabinet and appointed new cabinet members on Sunday night, according to a decree from his office.

Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda have been complaining about poor connectivity as service providers across East Africa acknowledge there has been a problem.

NAIROBI, KENYA — Winnie Makinda, 35, says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan government's response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital, Nairobi.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially inaugurated the new LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Storage Center in Mogadishu on Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against deforestation and environmental degradation in Somalia.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — As she nears the end of her tenure later this month, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, highlighted progress and set forth ambitious objectives for the country’s future, with a focus on women’s rights. During her visit to Galmudug, Laing celebrated crucial developments and spoke about the UN's ongoing commitments to the region’s advancement.

Beledweyne (HOL) - Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, chief of the Hawadle clans, and his delegation were welcomed in Hiiraan's Halgan district on Sunday. The delegation’s arrival marks a significant prelude to the Chief's upcoming inauguration ceremony.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government forces have intercepted 150 tanks filled with fuel and explosive powder destined for the militant extremist group Al-Shabaab. The operation, supported by local residents, took place near Harardhere in the southern part of the Mudug region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Over 80 million internet users across East Africa are currently experiencing slow speeds and complete outages due to several critical undersea fibre-optic cables experiencing faults this Sunday.

Beledweyne (HOL) - Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabaged acknowledged that the long-standing political conflict between politicians in the Hiiraan region and the authorities of Hirshabelle State has hindered the state's development and called for its immediate resolution.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar won the DFL's stamp of approval during an endorsing convention in Minneapolis on Saturday, giving her the party's backing as she heads into a highly anticipated primary election rematch against Don Samuels.

On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Somaliland – an unrecognized secessionist region within the Federal Republic of Somalia. The MOU grants Ethiopia twenty kilometers of coastal land in the Awdal province for fifty years to build a navy, in exchange for Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state. The Federal Government of Somalia, which is the internationally recognized government, has fiercely objected to the MOU, calling it “null and void.” The international community, including the United States, European Union, African Union, and Arab League have called for respecting Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Beledweyne (HOL) - The Director of the Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbalolshe, met with residents and traditional elders in Beledweyne on Saturday to strengthen the fight against al-Shabab.

Mogadishu – Among the many challenges that Somalia is grappling with on its path to peace and stability is climate change.

NAIROBI, Kenya — Heavy floods across Eastern Africa have devasted parts of Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, and Tanzania. According to the latest updates from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the intense seasonal rains have impacted approximately 848,773 people, displacing over 350,155. The dire situation calls for immediate international support to bolster ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Mogadishu (HOL) —Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi confirmed the country's determination to secure the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), emphasizing the significance of this bid as Somalia's first major opportunity in forty years. Minister Fiqi voiced strong support for Somalia’s candidate, Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adan, the nation's former Foreign Affairs Minister.

Baidoa (HOL) — South West State security forces successfully captured an Al-Shabaab official, Adan Mohamed Ali Dhayoow, in Kunyabarow, within the Burhakaba district of the Bay region. Dressed in a Federal Government Army uniform, Dhayoow was found with a weapon and was handed over to local security forces.