Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) announced on Monday that it handed over the Middle Shabelle region's Ceel Eglow military base to the Somali National Army (SNA). This marks the third base transferred during the third phase of ATMIS's troop drawdown, which aims to prevent a security vacuum in Somalia.

UNITED NATIONS - A Chinese envoy on Monday called on all parties in Somalia to prioritize the interests of the country and its people, and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland officials have dismissed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's proposal to Ethiopia, citing the plan's impracticality due to Somalia's lack of accessible ports.

JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HOL) — ONLF spokesman Adani Hirmooge has raised concerns about irregularities in the recent repeat election for the Jigjiga city administration, predicting that the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) will secure more votes despite ONLF's widespread support.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police have apprehended a fugitive murderer at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. The suspect, Mohamed Omar Isse, is accused of killing Mohamed Ahmed Farah in the Nugal region on May 17, 2023.

Mattias Zaccagni's last-grasp 1-1 equalizer against Croatia sent reigning champion Italy through the Euro 2024 group stage while Spain capped a perfect Group B run with 1-0 win over Albania in the last round of group play on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali police have arrested Mohamed Hassan Ali Dhiblawe, who is accused of killing his mother and nephew in the Denyiile district of Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia inaugurated a consultative conference of the East African Community in Mogadishu on Monday. The conference focused on opportunities for businesses and civil society.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's Minister of Internal Affairs and Kulmiye Party Chairman, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, declared on Monday that neither force nor coercion would determine political power in Somaliland, emphasizing the importance of respecting democratic processes.

Somali Week is an event hosted by Rising Impact, a non-profit that focuses on supporting Somali youth. The week includes events that focus on learning, exploring and celebrating Somali culture.

Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, has experienced devastating flash floods that transformed streets into difficult to pass waterways.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia faces critical humanitarian and security challenges exacerbated by climate impacts and terrorist threats from Al-Shabaab, as highlighted in a recent UN Security Council meeting. UN and US officials emphasized the urgent need for international support to address these issues.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, announced that Ethiopia's recent incursions forced Somalia to postpone the next withdrawal of African Union peacekeeping troops (ATMIS) from July to September.

Galgacyo (HOL) - At least ten people were killed and 15 others wounded in inter-clan fighting that erupted in the Labi Maygaag area in the east of the Mudug region in north-central Somalia on Sunday.

Dhusamareb (HOL) —The Somali National Army (SNA) and local forces in the El-dher district of the Galgaduud region have captured a foreign national believed to be an Al-Shabaab operative. The suspect, identified as a Yemeni national, was apprehended while attempting to flee by boat from the Mareeg beaches area. This arrest marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Al-Shabaab's presence in central Somalia.

In the recent allegations made by Hon Fawsia Yusuf Adam about her candidacy to the African Union Chairwoman or leader - who stated that the Somali Government's leadership requested she pull out of the contest in favour of the Djibouti candidacy even after she received verbal and formal assurances from the Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on Sunday that it has inked a 25-million-U.S.-dollar project to improve food security and resilience in Somalia.

Niclas Fullkrug's late goal helped hosts Germany tie Switzerland 1-1 on Sunday and advance to the Euro 2024 round of 16 top as Group A winners.

The weeklong protests have caught Ruto’s government off-guard, as discontent mounts over his economic policies.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's political turmoil and escalating security threats will be under intense scrutiny on Monday when the United Nations Security Council convenes for an open briefing followed by closed consultations. Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, and Special Representative of the AU Commission Chairperson for Somalia, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, will lead the session.

USAID has launched a water supply system project worth 10 million USD under the RIPA-North program.

Cairo said it will prosecute some 16 travel agencies for illegally taking pilgrims to Mecca. Hundreds are believed to have died during the Muslim pilgrimage this year, the majority being from Egypt.

Mogadishu (HOL) — In a surprising turn of events, Abdikhafid Mohamed, a rising star for Somalia's national football team, has hung up his boots. The announcement came via a video that sent shockwaves through Somali social media, with fans grappling to understand why such a promising talent would call it quits.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's federal government forces, supported by local residents, conducted a major operation targeting Al-Shabaab hideouts in the Galgaduud region, recovering a significant amount of weapons and inflicting casualties on the militant group.

A 21-year-old man died after being hit by a tear gas canister during protests in Kenya this week, a human rights official and the victim's relative said Saturday, in the second fatality in connection with the youth-led demonstrations.

At least 15 people have died in the Wagihimra Zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region due to a measles outbreak exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Three Somali fishermen who had been lost at sea for more than three months were reportedly found in the Maldives on Saturday.

Somalia held a consultative road map meeting last week, which would see its legal structures aligned to those of the East African Community (EAC) to enable it to benefit from the regional bloc.

Mogadishu (HOL) - More than 37,000 Somali students from 736 schools are sitting for the 12th-grade national examinations for the 2023-2024 academic year on Saturday throughout the country.

ROCHESTER, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is awarding $12 million in workforce development grants to organizations serving communities in need across the state.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Negotiations over the financing of new forces to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have become difficult. According to diplomatic sources, both the European Union and the United States have expressed reservations.

Las Anod (HOL) — At least 38,000 students in the breakaway state of Somaliland, including those in the eighth grade of middle school and the fourth grade of high school, sat for the national certificate exam on Saturday. However, students from Las Anod did not participate.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government has refuted allegations made by two Somali opposition lawmakers who linked their brief detention in Nairobi last week to the federal government of Somalia.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The withdrawal of troops by the African Union from Somalia is a sign of progress and Somalia's commitment to rebuilding their country, an AU peacekeeping official said Friday.

At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in nationwide protests against government tax hike plans, rights groups have said.