Ten years ago, I had the profound privilege of attending the Somali Diaspora Conference in Istanbul, an event that symbolized the beginning of a deep and enduring partnership between Turkey and Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud revealed that Ethiopia requested international facilitation for talks with Somalia regarding the controversial agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups growing in both number and force, a European naval commander said.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The signing of a controversial MoU between Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland on January 1, 2024, has prompted Somalia to embark on a vigorous diplomatic campaign to oppose the agreement. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticized Somalia this week for avoiding direct talks, stating, «If the Somali government has grievances with us, one flight and a one-hour meeting would suffice. We harbor no ill will towards Somalia. Instead of talking to us directly, the Somali government chose to go around and file complaints against us. I advise against wasting money. Every country we visit costs us money. It is better to build one kilometer of road or a school in Mogadishu that people can benefit from.»

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday congratulated Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his Labour Party came to power after 14 years.

Garowe (HOL) - Authorities from the Galmudug and Puntland regional states have successfully convened two rival clan militia groups to fully implement a ceasefire, ending deadly fighting in the Mudug region.

A team staff from Mogadishu University is currently in Poland seeking collaboration with EU universities.

As Kenya reels from deadly anti-tax riots that have rocked east Africa’s most advanced economy, the target of protesters’ anger remains starkly clear in murals on the walls of central Nairobi — and it is not just the government.

Mogadishu (HOL) - A delegation led by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on Thursday for an official visit.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed criticisms from the Somali government regarding Ethiopia's recent agreement with Somaliland, emphasizing Ethiopia's commitment to peaceful resolutions and mutual development.

Jigjiga (HOL) - A violent clash between two clans in the Wardheer district of the Dollo region in the Somali Regional State has resulted in multiple fatalities, according to local reports. At least three people were killed and several others injured in the altercation.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has accused Ethiopia of pursuing a false narrative to justify land acquisition. He stated that Ethiopia's goal is not to access Somali ports or invest in maritime facilities but to claim Somali territory.

Mogadishu (HOL) United States President Joe Biden has commended the Somali government's achievements in rebuilding governance and congratulated the people and government of Somalia on the 64th anniversary of their independence.

Toronto – At least seven peaceful protestors were reportedly killed in Adama – about 100 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa – on Wednesday as government forces fired live bullets. One of the victims is said to be a pregnant woman, according to local sources.

Jowhar (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, currently in the Middle Shabelle region for the third day, has met with traditional elders and community leaders in the Wargadhi rural area to discuss their role in anti-al-Shabab military operations.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government forces have recaptured 20 vehicles held for ransom by Al-Shabaab in a series of military operations in the Lower Shabelle region, a defence ministry spokesman announced on Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Ministry of Education of the Federal Government of Somalia, building on the success of a similar recruitment drive last year, has announced its plan to recruit 3,000 teachers to further strengthen the country's education system.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has uncovered a staggering case of embezzlement in government work permits and passport services. A forensic audit spanning from March 8, 2018, to April 20, 2023, has revealed a significant gap between the total revenue collected and the amounts deposited into the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has stated that the Ethiopian government has requested Turkish mediation for talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, and there is no indication that Ethiopia is withdrawing from the MoU agreement it signed with Somaliland.

Eleven suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) have been detained in Türkiye's western province of Izmir on Tuesday, local media reported.

Kismayo (HOL) - Jubbaland Regional State Parliament has approved amendments to two provisions in the constitution, allowing the current leader, Ahmed Madobe, to run for a third term in the regional leadership election.

Somalia’s healthcare sector is ailing. This is despite the country receiving USD 4.5 Billion debt relief from IMF and the World Bank last year which moved the country’s debt to GDP ratio from 64% to 6%. The relief followed protracted negotiations under the Highly indebted Poor Countries Initiative.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the Waragadhi area of the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday to expedite military operations against al-Shabab in the Hirshabelle and Galmudug states of Somalia.

Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a week of deadly clashes in anti-tax protests.

Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests this week.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) handed over Orhasan Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) in Beledweyne on Monday.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - Galmudug regional state leader Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qor Qor has accused politically motivated groups of instigating the inter-clan fighting between militias from Puntland and Galmudug states.

ANKARA, Turkey (HOL) – Diplomatic efforts took a significant turn as the foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia met in Ankara on July 1, 2024, to address escalating tensions between the two nations. Facilitated by Turkey, this meeting marks a new step towards discussing the highly contentious Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU that has rattled regional stability in the Horn of Africa.

"Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living,” The words uttered by Mahatma Gandhi during his fight for freedom. These words serve as a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices our forefathers endured in their pursuit of liberty. On June 26, 1960, the northern protectorate of Somalia gained independence from Britain and Five days later on July 1, 1960, the south Italian protectorate and British northern united forming the Republic of Somalia under President Aden Abdullah Osman, Prime Minister Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, and a 123-member National Assembly representing both territories. The words of Mahatma Gandhi have led to a reflection on just how far our country has come, the victories we have achieved, and the challenges we still face.

July 1 (Reuters) - Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, according to four officials familiar with the matter.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's government celebrated its 64th independence anniversary with a high-level ceremony in Mogadishu on Monday, as a well-trained Somali army displayed a parade, and two helicopters sent congratulatory messages over the city.

Djibouti (HOL) - The Minister of Finance of Djibouti, Ilyas Musa Dawaleh, has denied Somaliland President Muse Bihi's accusation that Djibouti is hosting a rebellion against Somaliland.

Kenya's annual inflation defied the rise in prices of transport, housing and some food commodities and utilities to drop to a four-year low in June, latest data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicate.

Beledweyne (HOL) - At least two people, including a soldier, were killed in an explosion in the central Somali town of Beledweyne in the Hiiraan region on Sunday afternoon.

Tired of fruitless job hunting, university graduate Fartun Abdirahman Adan, 25, opened Al-Najah pre-school school in Garowe a year ago, with 40 children under the age of six.