Baidoa (HOL) - The commander of the 8th battalion of the 60th division of the Somali National Army (SNA), Major Mohamed Nur Sheegow, also known as Mohamed Dheere, and seven SNA soldiers were killed in a roadside explosion in the Bay region of southwest Somalia on Saturday.

Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali leaders, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, have sent congratulatory messages to the Muslim people, particularly Somalis, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni has strongly condemned the federal government's immediate decision to repurpose the School Policia cemetery in Mogadishu into a training center for the Somali Navy.

KIGALI (Xinhua) -- Rwanda said it received 113 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya late Thursday, the government announced.

It was a lively Friday afternoon as students, parents and teachers gathered together in the gymnasium for the last quarterly awards ceremony at East African Magnet School in St. Paul. East African Magnet School, located on the corner of Edmund Ave. and Arundel St. in Frogtown, is the nation’s first school dedicated to educating children of East African origin.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HOL) — The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for an immediate ceasefire in response to renewed armed clashes, civilian casualties, and displacement in the Afar and Somali regions. Despite a ceasefire agreement reached in April, tensions have escalated since June 6, 2024, leading to sporadic clashes confirmed by regional authorities.

The United States on Friday announced another $315 million for hungry Sudanese as it pressed the warring sides to end obstruction of aid, warning that a famine of historic proportions could unfold without urgent action.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's federal government has announced plans to build a new airport in Mogadishu, aiming to alleviate congestion at Aden Adde International Airport. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) general manager, revealed that the new airport would be located in El Ma'an. The decision follows a thorough five-year environmental and safety survey that found the site suitable for construction.

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MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The UN and the National Museum of Somalia on Friday launched a multilingual initiative centered on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to increase understanding of human rights among Somali communities.

JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC is expanding its network services and launching social initiatives in the Somali region with support from the local administration.

Minneapolis (HOL) — Inadequate oversight by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) enabled a massive fraud scheme involving Feeding Our Future, diverting over $250 million intended for pandemic children's meal programs, according to a state audit released Thursday. The scheme was described as one of the most significant cases involving pandemic funds and has led to the indictment of 70 individuals, with five recently found guilty.

London, UK (HOL) —Somali parents in the UK are facing challenges in supporting their children's education due to cultural differences and unfamiliarity with the country's laws, according to experts. Despite access to free education, these challenges lead to developmental delays for Somali students.

BARI, Italy (AP) — The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday, the second and final day of their summit in Italy. The G7 leaders stressed their determination to meet global challenges “at a crucial moment in history.”

Beledweyne (HOL) - A delegation led by the chief of the Hawadle community, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, arrived in the Mahas district in the Hiiraan region on Friday to conclude a consultation conference.

Baidoa (HOL) - Suspected al-Shabab militants fired at least ten mortar shells at an Ethiopian military base in the Hudur district of the Bakool region on Thursday night.

PHOENIX, Arizona (HOL) — The Phoenix Police Department engaged in a pattern of misconduct that violated the civil rights of the city's residents, including unjustified deadly force, according to a scathing report released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

Mogadishu (HOL) —The Somali government has ordered the removal of bodies from the Bulusiya School cemetery in Mogadishu to repurpose the land as a training center for the Somali Navy. This directive has forced many families to exhume and reinter their loved ones, causing significant emotional distress and public protest.

Nairobi (HOL) — The murder trial of former Pangani police officer Ahmed Rashid, accused of killing two teenagers, Jamal Mohamed and Mohammed Dahir, resumed this week at the Kibera Law Courts. The case has drawn significant public attention due to Rashid's controversial reputation and the emotional testimonies from the victims' families.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor announced that he will present evidence exposing those responsible for instigating the recent conflict in North Galgaduud, which resulted in nearly 100 deaths. His statement follows a meeting held Wednesday afternoon with elders from the Marehan and Dir clans, who were involved in the deadly clash last Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reorganized the Somali National Army (SNA) by creating four new specialized commands to enhance military capabilities.

The Minneapolis City Council issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing the annual Somali Week Festival.

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.