On August 15, 1984, the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) was established, marking a significant moment in the history of the Ogaden people. At the time, I was a 20-year-old living in Mogadishu, a city already beset by turmoil. However, the situation in the Ogaden was even grimmer—a region devastated by endless conflict and despair. The people of Ogadenia longed for hope but were met only with suffering as war ravaged their homeland.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Lido Beach in the Somali capital of Mogadishu used to be a popular hangout spot surrounded by striking beach hotels and restaurants, which were a favorite for many Somalis who spent time with family and friends and enjoyed the beauty of the Somali coastline.

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London, UK (HOL) — A Somali-born man with a decades-long criminal record has successfully avoided deportation from the United Kingdom after arguing that returning to Somalia would exacerbate his drug addiction.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland security forces have seized a cache of «suicide» drones—weaponry not previously seen in Somalia—and arrested seven individuals believed to be linked to either Al Shabaab or Daesh. The discovery of these drones could alter the tactics of insurgent groups in the region.

JERUSALEM — For 26 days after an Israeli missile slammed into a seventh-floor apartment in south Beirut and killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, Israel and the region had braced for the group to strike back.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed General Abdullahi Gafow Mohamud as his new adviser on the armed forces, the presidency announced Monday, as the government intensifies its military campaign against the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabab.

Hargeisa (HOL) — A newly formed rebel group, Sancani Two, has agreed to disarm after launching an attack on a police station in Balligubadle, a town in the Hawd region of Somaliland.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has firmly rejected a directive from the Somali government that mandates the removal of all references to «Somaliland» from business services, a move that has heightened tensions between the two regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali government soldier fatally shot a manual laborer, Ismail Ali Mohamed, over a dispute involving less than $0.25 cents on Friday night in Mogadishu’s Hamarjabab district, according to eyewitnesses.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, backed by local militias, have successfully eliminated a senior Al-Shabaab commander and two of his fighters in a precision operation in western Middle Shabelle, officials confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) are pressing forward with a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia despite facing hurdles as tensions with Ethiopia threaten to undermine efforts to combat the al-Shabaab insurgency. The new mission, set to replace the current peacekeeping force by the end of 2024, comes at a critical time for Somalia, with regional power struggles jeopardizing an already volatile situation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed convened a meeting on Sunday with members of the Federal Parliament representing the Hawiye clan at his residence in Mogadishu to address pressing political, economic, and security issues affecting the country, particularly the challenges faced by Mogadishu's business community.

PORTLAND, Maine (HOL) — After years of building a life in the United States, Abdullahi Ali, a former Somali refugee, has returned to his war-torn homeland with a bold mission: to run for president of Jubaland, a region still gripped by conflict and instability.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 13,000 candidates across Somalia sat for a crucial exam on Monday, competing for 3,000 teaching positions in the National Teachers Corps. The exam in Mogadishu and other cities will determine who will be among the 3,000 new teachers selected.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have heightened security in Garowe following the infiltration of suspected Al-Shabaab militants, raising concerns over potential threats in the region.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — A former Boeing manager, Ed Pierson, now leading the Foundation for Aviation Safety, has accused Boeing of hiding critical electrical faults in its 737 MAX aircraft, contributing to the Ethiopian Airlines crash in 2019 that killed 157 people, including Somali nationals.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the Somali Bankers Association (SBA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a National Digital Identification system for bank customers.

MOGADISHU, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Several communities in Somalia are at imminent risk of flooding as river levels continue to rise in central parts of the country, a UN agency warned in a flood advisory issued Saturday.

Somalia has introduced a national digital identification aimed at enhancing its banking services across the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's economy depends heavily on remittances from its diaspora, with funds sent from abroad accounting for an estimated 30% to 50% of the country's GDP, one of the highest ratios in the world. These remittances, totalling around $2 billion annually, are crucial for covering essential needs such as food, healthcare, and education for countless Somali families.

Barack Obama once said, 'Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.' These words resonate deeply today, especially as various regions around the world experience revolutions and moments of enlightenment led by the youth. Young people worldwide are increasingly questioning the roles their leaders play in shaping their future, driving an agenda that requires accountability and progress.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The Waddani Party has issued a sharp rebuke of the Somali government's recent directive, which orders money transfer companies to cease using the name «Somaliland.» The move, according to the Waddani Party, risks escalating tensions and could provoke conflict and hostility in the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Council of Ministers held a performance retreat in Mogadishu on Saturday, where they reviewed the government's achievements over the past two years as the cabinet faces increasing criticism from opposition groups.

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder and owner of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after landing on a private jet late on Saturday and placed in custody, a police source said.

Baidoa (HOL) – Southwest Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs on Saturday condemned illegal checkpoints as a substantial threat to Somalia's development, peace, and unity, particularly in the Southwest state.

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Kenya's former prime minister Raila Odinga's over three-decade long political stint in Kenya could come to a halt, for now, as he turns his focus to his African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship quest - a move certain to unsettle majority of his close allies who have over the years hang on his coat-tails to secure their elective position.

TOKYO, Japan (HOL) — Japan and Somalia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and tackling shared challenges during a high-level meeting between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama on August 24.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland's government has levelled serious accusations against the opposition Waddani party, alleging ties with Somalia undermining the self-declared republic's push for independence.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has issued a strict order requiring all remittance companies and businesses operating in the country to eliminate any references to «Somaliland» from their websites and financial services. The directive, aimed at reinforcing Somalia's territorial integrity, will take effect on September 1, with violators facing legal consequences.

Somalis trade deficit has significantly widened over the past six years. In 2018, Somalia faced a trade deficit of USD 2.749 billion, which expanded to USD 5.7 billion by 2023. The total import value increased from USD 3.3 billion in 2018 to USD 6.955 billion in 2023, while the total export value grew from USD 571 million to USD 1.223 billion.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has refuted claims that the federal government has imposed sanctions on the Puntland administration despite a prolonged two-year political dispute between the two sides.