Kismayo (HOL) - Three humanitarian workers were injured in an incident involving two boats carrying humanitarian workers, their crew, and security personnel in Raaskaambooni on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

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Dubai (HOL) - Somali Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Hussein Halane, presented his credentials to the Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, in Dubai on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Ministry of Education, Heritage, and Higher Education of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) announced that the 12th-grade national examinations for the 2023-2024 academic year will commence on June 22, 2024. An estimated 37,200 students across the nation are expected to participate.

The Ethiopian government disclosed that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has generated more than 2,700 gigawatt hours (GWH) of electricity during the past 10 months.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Flydubai Airlines has suspended its operations to and from Mogadishu, effective June 11, 2024, according to a message sent to its partners.

Minneapolis (HOL) — The FBI raided a residence in Savage, Minnesota, early Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into an attempted jury bribe in the Feeding Our Future fraud trial. The home, located on Hampshire Lane, was reportedly purchased by one of the trial’s defendants, Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, with money allegedly embezzled from federal meal programs.

Hargeisa (HOL) — UCID Party Chairman Faysal Ali Warabe issued a warning to the Somaliland government and the election commission on Wednesday, cautioning against actions that could disrupt the upcoming election process.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has hailed Somalia's election to the United Nations Security Council, marking a significant stride in the nation's recovery and international standing. The two-year term will allow Somalia to enhance its role in global peacekeeping and cooperation, reflecting the international community's recognition of the country's progress and governance.

The agreement, signed earlier this year, has led to diplomatic tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa. However, Ehiopian officials argue that this project will benefit the entire Horn of Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The UN General Assembly on Thursday elected Somalia, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama to serve as non-permanent members of the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on January 1 next year.

SEOUL, South Korea (HOL) — South Korea has committed to aiding Somalia's development efforts. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and his South Korean counterpart, Han Duck-soo, in Seoul following the inaugural South Korea–Africa Summit. The meeting emphasized the importance of a partnership centred on mutual benefit, focusing on handicrafts, skills development, economic infrastructure, and technology.

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Dhusamareb (HOL)- A Somali military court in Galmudug State executed three men in a public square in Dhusamareb town on Thursday for the murder of two brothers in December 2023.

Bosaso (HOL) - Puntland Police Commander Major General Muumin Abdi Shire has issued a strong complaint against the Puntland Security Force (PSF), accusing them of repeatedly targeting the police.

Beledweyne (HOL) - School principals and parents in Baledweyne town have strongly opposed the Hirshabelle State Ministry of Education's fees imposed on grade eight students in primary schools.

LONDON -- There were «serious breaches» of international law and crimes against humanity were committed during the two-year Tigray War, according to a report released by U.S think tank New Lines Institute.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Somalia and the UN agencies wrapped up a three-day meeting on Wednesday in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, committing to building resilient livelihoods and transforming agrifood systems.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Minister of Information Daud Aweis concluded a two-day forum on Wednesday, addressing the critical issues of misinformation and incitement to violence. The event brought together experts, policymakers, and community leaders, focusing on strategies to combat these challenges and their impact on peace and stability.

Stockholm, Sweden (HOL) — A 22-year-old Somali-Swede, Mohamedamin Abdirisek Ibrahim, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his seven-months-pregnant girlfriend, Saga Forsgren Elneborg.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya Airways has explained the recent week-long diversions of its flights to Mogadishu, citing adverse weather conditions over Somalia as the primary cause. Since May 24, 2024, flights have faced stronger-than-usual tailwinds, making it unsafe to land at Aden Adde International Airport.

A second juror in the first federal Feeding Our Future trial was excused Tuesday after hearing about an attempted bribe of another jury member.

Jowhar (HOL) - A high-level delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama and the Deputy Prime Minister, arrived in Jowhar on Wednesday to launch the Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP) project to fight floods and droughts.

Report says Ethiopia and allies had ‘intent to destroy Tigrayans as an ethnic group’ and calls for prosecution at ICJ.

Jowhar (HOL) - Government forces and local militia have reportedly left the Hawadaley neighborhood in Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday.

At least three soldiers from the Somali National Army were killed and others were injured on Tuesday, as a result of a remote-controlled landmine explosion at the main checkpoint in Silberd town, in Bakool region, southwestern Somalia.

On a sunny afternoon, workers at KEDA (Kenya) Ceramics Company Limited, located about 70 kilometers south of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, were busy with packing floor tiles in multicolored cartons for onward shipment to clients' premises.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The leader of the SSC Khatumo, Abdikhadir Firdhiye, along with some of his council of ministers, met with the acting Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Chen Wendi, and other Chinese diplomats in Mogadishu on Tuesday.

Nairobi (HOL) — Somalia has joined a $35 million climate disaster risk financing project launched by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to enhance resilience against climate shocks. The project also includes Comoros, Djibouti, and South Sudan and was signed during the AfDB's 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime, presented an agreement with Somaliland to the Ethiopian Parliament on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Court of Appeal of Banadir region acquitted two former Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs directors of corruption charges on Tuesday.

Seoul (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre and his delegation attended the South Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea, which officially opened on Tuesday.

Tanzania and Ethiopia said they had signed accords with South Korea for loans of billions of dollars, part of broader deals that will give the Asian nation access to Africa's crucial mineral resources and vast export market.

Somalia expects all Ethiopian troops to leave the country by the end of 2024 as the African Union Transition Mission mandate expires in December, according to Somali National Security Adviser Hussein Sheikh-Ali.

Kenya has taken a commendable step by adopting the World Health Organization's recommendation to transition from a two-test to a three-test HIV diagnosis strategy.