Mogadishu (HOL) - Former Somali Presidential Palace Spokesman Abdirashid Mohamed Hashi has denied the Minister of Defense’s accusation that former President Farmajo's government planned to repurpose the School Policia cemetery into commercial hotels.

Minneapolis (HOL) — FBI agents raided several suburban homes again this week as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged attempt to bribe a juror in the high-profile Feeding Our Future fraud case. The investigation has already ensnared numerous individuals and revealed extensive corruption allegations against the non-profit organization.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabaab militants clashed with government forces and the Jubbaland administration in the Bulo Haji area of the Lower Jubba region on Wednesday evening, following an attack on the town that had been seized from the group two days earlier.

A major agreement in the long-running cases to repair the lasting harms of the so-called «Muslim ban» that former President Donald Trump enacted in 2017 calls for the government to provide a clear visa reconsideration process, free of charge, to nearly 25,000 people from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen who were prevented from getting U.S. visas.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Galmudug regional state leader Ahmed Abdi Kariye and traditional elders from two rival clans that fought in the Galgadud region last weekend have agreed to three provisions to stop the deadly fighting immediately.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (HOL) — Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested 14 individuals from India, Egypt, Pakistan, and Indonesia for allegedly selling fake Hajj identity cards. The arrests, part of a broader crackdown, underscore the kingdom’s efforts to preserve the sanctity of the Hajj pilgrimage.

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with the President of sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to boost them.

The FBI director Christopher Asher Wray concluded his trip to Kenya Wednesday after a series of meetings with top security officials.

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will be held in Germany, and 24 teams will compete to be crowned the champions of Europe.

MOGADISHU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday that it has launched a new project to reach nearly 900,000 people with life-saving interventions by 2024.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is hosting 39,286 registered refugees and asylum seekers as of May, according to new information released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday.

Nairobi (HOL) — A Busia court has sentenced Jackton Jacob Kanoti, also known as Abdul Hakim, to 30 years in prison for his involvement with the terrorist organizations Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State of Iraq.

Kismayo (HOL) — Federal government forces and the Jubbaland administration have moved to support Badhaadhe district in the Lower Jubba region, according to reports on Wednesday.

Oslo (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated that his government has liberated vast areas from al-Shabab over the last two years, despite the group increasing its attacks on army bases in Galmudug and Hirshabelle States.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Asal Consulting, a professional services firm focused on sustainable development in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, has appointed Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud as its new CEO. He succeeds Rahma Ahmed, who will transition to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Mogadishu (HOL) - The National Attorney General's Office referred 19 social media influencers to the Banadir Regional Court on Tuesday for spreading clan-based insults and engaging in «bad behavior» online.

Toronto (HOL) — The vibrant spirit of the late Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Nalayeh was celebrated with zeal on May 29 during the third annual Legacy Day at Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School. What began as a modest gathering has evolved into a significant community celebration, drawing students, families, educators, and local leaders to honour Nalayeh's enduring impact.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Relative peace has been restored in central Somalia's Galmudug State after inter-clan skirmishes over the weekend that claimed more than 60 lives, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Amid a severe humanitarian crisis, Somalia's vulnerability to disease outbreaks is high. The country has taken a major step to address this by implementing the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system, a move that promises to transform public health responses.

London (HOL) - In the vast and unpredictable world of social media, where content creators flicker in and out of existence like digital phantoms, few have managed to capture and sustain public attention with the same finesse as Appie, known off-screen as Abdulahi Mussa Ali.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali federal government has restarted development projects in Puntland State after political tensions between the two sides affected several ongoing projects in Somalia.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Somali army forces have displayed ten bodies of al-Shabab militants killed in a recent foiled terror attack in the El-dher district of the Galgadud region.

US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, in what three American officials described to CNN as a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region.

Respiratory diseases affect the health of millions people in Kenya. Cooking with biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem. And government data shows a growing number of Kenyans are doing it. Affordable “clean” cooking options are too expensive for many. (AP Video by Desmond Tiro)

A violent clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 55 people and injured another 155, residents and medical officials said on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it has not received any official communication from the Somali government regarding the withdrawal of Ethiopian peacekeeping forces from Somalia.

Minneapolis (HOL)— The search for 4-year-old Waeys Ali Mohamed, a Somali-American boy with autism, came to an end on Monday when his body was found in Minnehaha Creek, approximately 500 yards from his home.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Qali Guhad, the mother of Ikran Tahlil Farah, continues to seek justice for her daughter three years after her disappearance. Guhad revealed that the prolonged stress of her pursuit has led to severe health issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

WASHINGTON — A deadly clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 50 people, residents and medical officials told VOA on Monday.

President William Ruto has called on leaders in the Kenya Kwanza government to tone down on attacks that have characterised his administration recently.

Kismayo (HOL) - Somali army forces, backed by local clan militias, recaptured Bulo Haji, a strategic area located approximately 80 kilometers south of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region on Monday.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni has asked Somalia's international partners to establish a new mechanism enabling multilateral development banks to directly provide humanitarian support, development aid, and budget support to Puntland amid the increasing political conflict between Puntland and the federal government.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Heightened security measures are now in place in the Landhere area of Galgaduud Province, central Somalia, following violent intercommunal clashes that began on June 8. The conflict, involving two rival local militias, has resulted in at least 50 deaths and more than 60 injuries. Authorities have deployed armed troops to the region to control the violence and prevent further conflict.

Jigjiga (HOL) — Defying expectations, the Nogob region football team defeated Afdheer 2-1 to claim their first-ever title in the 11th Somali Region Football Tournament, held in Jigjiga on Sunday.

Hargeisa (HOL) - The chairman of Somaliland's Waddani Party, Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, has stated that President Muse Bihi Abdi must be held accountable for crimes committed in Somaliland during his term in office.