Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia announced that Somali government forces took full control of Ruunirgood on Sunday. The area is strategically located on the border of the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions.

The legitimacy and political relevance of the Somali Federal Government have been increasingly declining in recent years. This analysis examines the government's effectiveness and authority, focusing on federalism adoption, the power-sharing formula, political and constitutional crises, and evolving federal-regional relations.

Israeli minister Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader’s far-right coalition, amid a months-long assault on Gaza.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland security forces displayed weapons and drugs seized in recent security operations in Garowe.

Luka Modric scored a penalty to help Croatia beat Portugal 2-1 while Spain thumped Northern Ireland in the run-up to the European Championship on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government announced on Saturday that its soldiers, backed by local clan militias, killed about 47 al-Shabab militants and wounded dozens more in a foiled terror attack on a military base in central Somalia.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - The death toll from the inter-clan fighting in central Somalia has risen to 50, with most of the casualties from both sides. The war is ongoing in a village between Herale and Abudwak districts in the Galgadud region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — National Security Adviser Hussein Sheikh Ali disclosed that Al-Shabaab leaders, who were ready to surrender, managed to escape due to the government's failure during the Cowswayne conflict.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The leaders of the breakaway Somaliland Republic, President Muse Bihi Abdi and Military Commander Nuh Ismail Tani, inspected newly acquired planes for the first time on Saturday.

Dr. Hassan Khannenje, Director of The Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies in Kenya, elaborates on the strategic importance of Somalia's accession to the UN Security Council, shedding light on its implications for regional and global dynamics.

Mystery surrounds the fatal shooting of two hospital construction workers in Dadaab, Garissa County.

A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - At least eight people from both sides were killed and ten others wounded in an inter-clan fight in a small village between Heraale and Abudwak districts in the Galgadud region on Saturday.

Dhusamareeb (HOL) - At least 16 al-Shabab militants were killed in a foiled terror attack on a Somali military base in El-Dher district in the Galgadud region on Saturday morning.

Kenyans are learning the truth of the old adage that taxes - along with death - are the only two certainties of life.

Refugees from Sudan's civil war who fled into neighbouring Ethiopia say they have been forced to move on again and take shelter in a forest and on roadsides after repeated attacks by gunmen left their tents pock-marked with bullet holes.

Garowe (HOL) - The Puntland Security Force (PSF) has apprehended two ISIS foreign nationals who they said survived last week’s US airstrike in northeastern Somalia.

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.

Food is a daily necessity. Each day, we eat and share meals with our family and friends. Food provides us many essential benefits: it alleviates hunger, provides nutrition, supports growth and facilitates cultural exchange and economic trade.

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.

«Nothing is impossible to him who will try,» declared Alexander the Great, a mantra that has inspired countless young leaders across continents and throughout history. Alexander's remarkable journey, ascending to the throne of Macedon in 336 BC at the age of 20 and subsequently conquering vast territories spanning from Greece to Egypt and into modern-day India, serves as a testament to the power of determination and ambition. Despite facing formidable challenges, he remained undefeated in battle until his death, earning a legacy as one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders. For African youths, Alexander's story poses a compelling challenge—a reminder that with courage, perseverance, and a willingness to push boundaries, extraordinary achievements are within reach. It's a call to embrace audacious goals, pursue excellence relentlessly, and chart paths of innovation and progress in every sphere of endeavor. So, what's your story? What audacious dreams will you pursue, and what legacy will you leave for future generations?

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.