Mogadishu (HOL) — The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has criticized the Federal Government of Somalia's Official Information Bill (OIB), highlighting significant flaws that they argue threaten democratic principles, accountability, and human rights. NUSOJ asserts that, despite its intent to enhance transparency and access to information, the Bill's current text is fundamentally flawed.

HELSINKI, Finland (HOL) — The vibrant era of the '90s, filled with boybands and Tamagotchis, is set to be brought to life in Naima Mohamud's upcoming film «Halima.» Produced by Finland's It's Alive Films and No-Office Films, «Halima» will explore the unique experiences of a young Somali girl navigating life in a predominantly white Finnish town.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The breakaway Somaliland government has announced that its citizens will soon receive news that will bring them joy and distress their enemies. The announcement by Somaliland's Minister of Information, Ali Mohamed Hassan, also known as Ali Marehan, has sparked widespread anticipation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces and Jubbaland's Darawish troops killed more than 80 Al-Shabaab fighters on Monday, including several leaders, in a recent operation in the Lower Juba region.

MOGADISHU, July 22 (Reuters) - Dozens of fighters were killed in clashes on Monday in the southern tip of Somalia when al Shabaab militants tried to overrun three army bases, officials and the insurgent group said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The European Union inaugurated new facilities at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC) on July 16. The EU-funded new facilities include modern shooting ranges and multi-purpose tracks, critical for comprehensive military training for the Somali National Army (SNA).

DOHA, Qatar (HOL) – The Somali Diaspora Conference officially began on Monday in Doha, Qatar. It provides a critical platform for Somalis worldwide to discuss the future of their diaspora community and homeland. The event aims to leverage the Somali diaspora's strengths for Somalia's prosperity and revival.

Kenyan President William Ruto on Sunday said that the ongoing protests in the country must stop.

Kismayo (HOL) - Somali government forces, supported by local militia, repelled an al-Shabab attack on an army base in the Lower Jubba region on Monday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Deputy Minister of Information Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adaala stated that nearly a hundred al-Shabab militants were killed in a foiled terror attack in the Lower Jubba region on Monday.

U.S. President Joe Biden(opens in a new tab) dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for re-election after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office with the election just four months away. It was a late-season campaign thunderstrike unlike any in American history.

A 22-year-old man fatally shot outside a Winnipeg soccer complex a week ago came to Canada with his family as refugees escaping civil war in their native Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A monument was erected on Sunday inside Mogadishu's Central Prison to honour the soldiers who died in the recent attack on the facility. The memorial is dedicated to four soldiers: chief key holder Hassan Hussein Rage and guards Abdullahi Ali Yusuf, Abdifatah Abdullahi, and Omar Milikhsan.

Baidoa (HOL) - Somali armed forces, supported by local militia forces, recaptured Jamecada village near Burhakaba district in the Bay region on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — On Nelson Mandela International Day, the Somali government and the United Nations stressed the urgent need for prison reform, spotlighting severe conditions in the nation's facilities.

Team USA men's basketball may have thought Saturday's showcase against South Sudan was going to be relatively easy work, but had to stage a major comeback in its penultimate warm-up before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

July 21, 2024 (ADDIS ABABA) – Representatives from political blocs and civil society who participated in the preparatory meeting for the Inter-Sudanese dialogue have raised concerns. They warn against perceived attempts by Tagadum, a civilian forces coalition, to dominate the political process.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Ethiopian Airlines is under fire after a viral video showed a young Somali woman being forcefully removed from flight ET308 on July 19. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media, particularly within the Somali community, has led to calls for a boycott of the airline.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Office of the Attorney General has taken firm action against expired food products seized at the port of Mogadishu on March 7. The expired goods, primarily flour, were intended for local markets, potentially putting the health of citizens at risk.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Several federal lawmakers have asked President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to resign, criticizing his leadership style as the number of dissatisfied politicians has increased over the past months.

Three people were killed in the air raids against the port city which come a day after a drone attack by the Yemeni group killed one person in Tel Aviv.

Economic issues and LGBTQ issues in local schools are prompting more Somali voters to choose Republican candidates, according to some local Somalis.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The Hargeisa International Book Fair, one of the most significant literary events in Africa, entered its second day on Sunday, showcasing a diverse array of books, historical photographs, traditional tools, and ancient artifacts reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Somaliland. Running from July 20 to 25, 2024, at the Hargeysa Cultural Centre, this year's event features Tunisia as the partner country with the theme «Togetherness.»

NAIROBI, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The Horn of Africa region will have warmer than usual temperatures during the August-October season, the climate prediction agency of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said Saturday.

ANKARA, Türkiye (HOL) — Türkiye has submitted a presidential motion to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) seeking authorization to deploy troops to Somalia for two years. This decision continues Türkiye's long-standing support for Somalia's security and economic development.

Shamsa Sharawe has become infamous within the Somali community across the world for speaking out against female genital mutilation (FGM) . In a video to illustrate what happened to her vulva when she was aged six she cut off the petals of a rose with a razor blade and then stitched up what was left of the flower.

Ashland, Oregon – Inside the gymnasium at Ashland Middle School, basketballs are bouncing off the backboards and freshly waxed floors, footballs are being kicked between clumsily erected goalposts, and a group of girls is playing ping-pong in the corner.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Federal lawmaker Abdirisakh Abdullahi Moalim Eid has accused government officials of threatening to kill him after he commented on al-Shabab attacks on the central prison and Top Café restaurant in Mogadishu.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Ten Al-Shabaab members were killed Friday afternoon in a battle with the national army and local militia near Murkudka in the Hiiraan region, officials reported.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Prominent Somali religious leader Sheikh Osman Sheikh Omar, better known as Sheikh Osman Hiddig, passed away in Mogadishu on Saturday at the age of 82.

Members of Lewiston's Somali community are mourning the death of 17-year-old Sahal Muridi, whose body was found Sunday night by police who were responding to a 911 call reporting that shots had been fired. The incident is part of what police said is an uptick in violence across the city, and there are fears that young Somali-Americans are getting swept up in it.

The top United Nations court said Friday that Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and called on it to end, and for settlement construction to stop immediately, issuing an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel’s rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Singapore-flagged containership, the MV Lobivia, sustained minor damage following a Houthi attack while en route to Somalia, according to confirmations from Singaporean authorities and the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The Houthis claim the vessel was targeted for violating their ban on Israeli ports.

Washington DC (HOL) — The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, allowing Somali nationals to stay and work in the United States for an additional 18 months. Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the extension will last from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026, due to ongoing armed conflict, insecurity, severe flooding, food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and barriers to humanitarian aid in Somalia.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubaland's First Deputy President, Mahamud Sayid Adan, has announced a ceasefire in the Luuq district after violent clashes between two clans resulted in over ten deaths. The ceasefire is unconditional, and both sides have agreed to negotiations to resolve their conflict.