NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Somali passenger has accused Ethiopian Airlines of mishandling her flight due to overbooking, leaving her stranded for 24 hours at Addis Ababa airport. The incident has sparked outrage within the Somali community and led to calls for a boycott of the airline.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali leaders and the international community have strongly condemned the al-Shabab suicide attack on popular restaurants at Liido Beach in Mogadishu on Friday night, which killed at least 32 people and wounded 63 others.

Mogadishu — The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Yusuf Hussein Jimale Madaale, along with Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bullale, visited the injured victims of an al-Shabab suicide attack and shooting at Mogadishu’s Liido Beach on Friday evening.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Africa's aviation sector is poised for significant growth, driven by high demand for direct flights from major African cities to global hubs. Despite the continent's booming population and strategic location, many routes remain unserved, representing untapped potential for substantial growth. A recent Airbus study highlights nine of the top 15 unserved routes originating or ending in West Africa, including Lagos-New York, Abuja-Nairobi, and Dakar-Libreville.

Nairobi (HOL) — A Somali passenger has accused Ethiopian Airlines of mishandling her flight due to an overbooking issue, which left her stranded for 24 hours at Addis Ababa airport.

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday revoked plea deals agreed to earlier this week with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, and two accomplices who are held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

PARIS, France (HOL) — In a heart-pounding finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Canada's Moh Ahmed finished just shy of the podium in the men's 10,000 meters, securing a fourth-place finish with a time of 26:43.79. His remarkable time placed him less than a second behind gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda, who set an Olympic record with his 26:43.14 finish.

• He said this is evident in the multifaceted approach employed in dealing with the vice that encompasses both direct military confrontation and the implementation of robust counterterrorism laws and regulations.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga held discussions on Friday with Kojo Brew Acquaisie, the Civilian Chief of Staff for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and Kenya's Deputy Head of Mission in Berlin, Ambassador Valerie Rugene. The meetings focused on regional stability and development.

ANKARA, Türkiye (HOL) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Ethiopia on Saturday to discuss critical issues with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie, amid rising tensions with Somalia over access to the Red Sea.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Suspected al-Shabaab militants launched a deadly attack on the popular Liido Beach in Mogadishu on Friday evening, killing and injuring multiple people. The attack began with a suicide bomber detonating an explosive vest at the Beach View restaurant, followed by gunmen storming the premises, according to local authorities and eyewitnesses.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hundreds of people protested in Mogadishu after Friday prayers to condemn the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mohammed Ahmed, Canada's most decorated long-distance runner, takes to the track on Friday in the Men's 10,000m final at the Paris Olympics, carrying the hopes of two nations as he seeks to add another historic achievement to his illustrious career.

Galkayo (HOL) — Puntland police have issued a warning to residents after a sealed barrel, suspected to contain toxic substances, washed ashore on Ilfohshe beach near the town of Jariban, about 900 kilometres northeast of Mogadishu, on July 27, 2024. The sealed blue barrel, with a rope attached, is believed to have been left in the water by individuals illegally dumping hazardous waste.

What will ultimately be built, however, remains in question. As museum representatives work with their consultants and their board on a vision, they are not entirely sure whether they will build a new museum on Franklin Avenue. Some neighbors oppose a new museum proposal because it could destroy a historic resource and gentrify the neighborhood.

Amid setbacks and progress in conflict resolution, Africa's peace and security issues require innovative and holistic responses.

Hargeisa (HOL) - Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has established a ministerial committee to intensify its efforts for international recognition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. This move marks a significant step in Somaliland's 33-year quest for recognition.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Council of Ministers approved a new anti-terrorism strategy and two legal reforms during Thursday's weekly meeting in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Salaam Somali Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Waafi Card, a pioneering digital-first multi-currency prepaid card designed to revolutionize digital payment solutions. The card, aimed at international travellers and diaspora communities, promises unparalleled convenience and security for digital transactions worldwide.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Dekedaha SC are the champions of the 2023/2024 Somali Premier League after a commanding 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Horseed FC on Tuesday in Mogadishu. The win secures Dekedaha SC's top position in the league with 51 points from 21 matches.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Security Advisor, Hussein Moalim Mohamud, has downplayed the threat posed by ISIS/Daesh in the country, asserting that the group's presence and influence are far less significant than those of the more entrenched al-Shabab.

Emphasizes need for international community to bear responsibilities, end Israeli aggression in Gaza

Somali authorities are warning the public not to go near a sealed barrel that has washed up on the shores of Puntland, amid suspicions that it may contain hazardous materials.

Iran and Israel each appealed to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to strongly condemn the other for recent deadly attacks. The council called for calm in a region it fears is sliding toward a wider war.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Political violence in Somalia has surged from June 1 to July 26, 2024, with 395 incidents resulting in 1,082 fatalities, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). This marks a 13% rise in violent events and a 31% increase in fatalities compared to the same period last year.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accused Ethiopia of trying to undermine Somalia's international relationships by portraying it as unwilling to engage in dialogue over a maritime dispute with Somaliland.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Ethiopian government has increased its vigilance to counter al-Shabab threats, highlighting the group's continued risk to the security and stability of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran’s capital Tehran. His death has been confirmed in separate statements by the Palestinian group that runs the Gaza Strip and Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - A landmine explosion killed at least one civilian and injured another in central Somalia on Wednesday, according to the residents.

A former head of Kenya's main state-owned trading company was charged in court on Tuesday with abuse of office and other offences over a 2022 scheme to import edible oil that local media said cost more than $120 million.

Kismayo (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Wednesday visited Jubbaland State to congratulate Somali National Army troops for a decisive victory over al-Shabab militants, which resulted in the deaths of over 80 insurgents.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran after attending the inauguration of the country’s new president, Iran and the militant group said early Wednesday.

Detention of reporters for covering sensitive news is having a ‘chilling’ effect on free media in Somalia, say rights groups.

A man has been jailed for his role in smuggling a woman into Ireland in what a court heard was a “sophisticated operation”.