Garowe (HOL) — Puntland Security Forces have arrested Abdiqani Dayib Awnur Soolle, one of the Somali pirates allegedly involved in the hijacking of the MV Abdalla earlier this year.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has ruled out any immediate prospects for direct negotiations with Ethiopia regarding their maritime dispute, citing Ethiopia's refusal to renounce its controversial agreement with Somaliland.

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NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Kenyan court has ordered Premier Bank to release KSh 26 million ($201,942) from Somali Embassy accounts to Kingsly Construction Limited, concluding a three-year legal battle over unpaid renovation work at the embassy's Nairobi compound. The court rejected Somalia's claim of diplomatic immunity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Visa have partnered to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Somalia, with a focus on helping vulnerable communities and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) overcome financial barriers. The partnership was announced during the UN General Assembly on Wednesday and is part of broader efforts to support Somalia's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With a cargo of heavy weaponry and ammunition destined for Somalia in the increasingly restive Horn of Africa region, the Al Hurreya 2 faced several potential dangers in the Red Sea's treacherous southern reaches. The stakes were considerably high.

Turkey's strategic push into Africa has seen new projects in Somalia recently where Ankara wants to explore offshore oil fields and is planning to improve military cooperation with a new test site for missiles.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed two senior advisors to strengthen governance, democracy, and federal affairs in the country, according to a statement released on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Council of Ministers appointed General Asad Osman Abdullahi as the country's new police commissioner on Thursday, replacing Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A four-day conference on Somalia's financial reform and economic development concluded Wednesday in Istanbul, Turkey. The event marked the second review of Somalia's Financial Reform and Economic Development Program, backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Kenya's government is close to agreeing a $1.5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates with an interest rate of 8.2% which will help bridge the East African nation's financing gap, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopian forces, part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), are leading the renovation of Bardhere Airport in Somalia's Gedo region, further intensifying already high tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Somalia hosted a reception on Tuesday in Mogadishu, the country's capital, to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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Somalia has made significant strides in various sectors since the civil war, but its healthcare system remains one of the most critical areas in need of attention. With a population of over 15 million, Somalia continues to face challenges in providing adequate medical services, but there are also emerging opportunities to rebuild and strengthen the system.

Nairobi (HOL) – The Italian government has announced an immediate suspension of Schengen visa processing for applications submitted through its embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia.

New York (HOL) – Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, met with Catherine Molly Phee, U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, on Tuesday during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

MANDERA, Kenya (HOL) — Elders from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia are urging Northern Kenya communities to unite for peace following deadly violence in Banessa that claimed eight lives. Leaders warn that smuggled arms from neighbouring countries continue to fuel the region's insecurity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Auditor General Ahmed Issa Gutale has secured renewed international backing from Norway and global audit institutions to bolster the country's financial oversight.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubbaland security forces killed nearly 10 Al-Shabaab militants during a military operation on the outskirts of Janaay Abdalla, a village near Kismayo, officials reported Tuesday.

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MADRID: Kylian Mbappe extended his scoring streak with his sixth goal in five matches as Real Madrid defeated Alaves 3-2 to move closer to leader Barcelona in the Spanish league on Tuesday.

The National Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on the Implementation of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP) has officially kicked off.

Ethiopia's foreign minister has warned that ammunition supplied to Somalia could exacerbate conflict and be diverted to terrorists, Ethiopia's state news agency reported on Tuesday.

The Egyptian government has confirmed sending arms shipments to Somalia amid regional tension over Ethiopia’s controversial deal with the self-declared republic of Somaliland.

Sadik Warfa argues that Ethiopia's attempts to annex a Somali port are not just economic maneuvers but a direct challenge to Somalia’s sovereignty, with potentially destabilizing effects on the Horn of Africa. He emphasizes the need for Somalia to unite in defense of its territorial integrity, calling for diplomatic solutions over militaristic approaches to maintain regional stability.

A Toronto rapper charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man was freed on Monday after the Crown stayed the charge.

Despite being underpinned by strong diaspora ties, the trade relationship between the United Kingdom and Somalia remains surprisingly weak and volatile. The Somali federal parliament includes about 15 members of parliament (MPs) of dual British nationality, reflecting the significant relationship between the UK and Somalia.

Somalia accused Ethiopia of smuggling weapons on Tuesday amid fears that arms going into the conflict-riven Horn of Africa nation could end up in the hands of Islamist militants.

Las Anod (HOL) – The interim administration of SSC-Khatumo has accused Puntland State of encroaching on its territorial land, calling the move a violation and an insult to its administrational responsibility.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland state leader Said Abdullahi Deni announced on Monday that Puntland leaders are ready to resolve the ongoing political discord with the Federal Government of Somalia, which has persisted for several months.

An Egyptian warship has off-loaded a second major cache of weaponry to Somalia, including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, port and military officials said on Monday. Observers say the move is likely to stoke further friction between the two countries and Ethiopia.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Somali national, Mohamed Liban Aden, was charged in Nairobi for illegally being in Kenya and possessing an offensive weapon, with authorities linking him to a string of violent robberies in the Eastleigh area.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Twenty-six Somali Security Forces (SSF) officers and the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) completed a five-day training last week to improve the coordination and effectiveness of joint military operations against Al-Shabaab.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Sharmake Abukar Amin, a former Somali journalist and refugee in Finland, hopes to return to his journalism career after Finland's national broadcaster, Yle, launched a Somali-language news service. The new program, set to air on Tuesday, will offer short news bulletins focused on Somalia and global events, as well as segments on applying for Finnish citizenship and refugee-related topics.