Mogadishu (HOL) — Over a week after Brazil's refugee policy change, a group of Somali youths remains stranded at São Paulo International Airport, unable to enter the country under the new immigration laws. The group, which had travelled from South Africa en route to the United States, was stopped upon arrival and told to stay at the airport as Brazilian authorities reviewed their cases.

The Türkiye-Somalia Hydrocarbon Agreement represents a pivotal element in Ankara's broader strategy to make its mark as a key energy player on the global stage.

In a camp for internally displaced people in Mogadishu, a 17-year-old girl who wished to remain anonymous opened up about a painful ordeal she endured as a child. At the age of 12, she was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), a traditional practice that has left her with lasting physical and emotional scars.

Miss Minnesota USA 2024 and Miss World Somalia 2023 want to inspire other young women to see themselves in the fashion and beauty industries.

Jigjiga (HOL) — Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) Commander Field Marshal Birhanu Jula and his deputy, General Abebaw Taddese, arrived in Jigjiga, the capital of Ethiopia's Somali regional state, on Thursday.

Germany’s military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones, and missiles.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia has deployed armored vehicles and hundreds of troops to its border with Somalia in recent days, following the delivery of Egyptian weapons to Somalia under a defense agreement.

Mogadishu (HOL) —At least four mortar shells struck El-Qalow village in Mogadishu’s Wadajir district on Thursday morning, injuring two civilians, according to residents.

Jigjiga (HOL) — Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) Commander Field Marshal Birhanu Jula and his deputy, General Abebaw Taddese, arrived in Jigjiga, the capital of Ethiopia's Somali regional state, on Thursday.

It was rare for Muna Mohamed’s sons to go out or make friends. That recently changed.

Hargeisa (HOL) — A new study conducted at Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital has revealed that traditional cervical cauterization, a widely practiced procedure in Somalia, significantly raises the risk of preterm births. According to the study, women who underwent this procedure were more than twice as likely to experience preterm deliveries compared to those who had not.

The two countries are due to sign defence, energy and trade deals and hold the first meeting of a strategic cooperation council

Hargeisa (HOL) — The Somaliland government has announced that MP Mohamed Abiib Yusuf will face trial on treason charges, alleging that he engaged in activities to destabilize the state.

Ethiopia has been embroiled in a diplomatic row with Somalia after striking a deal with breakaway region Somaliland for access to a port on the Gulf of Aden. A recent post on Facebook claims to share a video clip of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issuing a “stern warning” to both Somalia and Egypt, which has taken Somalia’s side in the quarrel.

BELGRADE, Serbia (HOL) — Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, visited the Linx Aviation Pilot School in Belgrade today to discuss opportunities for Somali youth to receive pilot training.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland's Interior Minister Abdi Farah Said Juha has accused Egypt of leveraging Somalia in its long-standing dispute with Ethiopia over the Nile River. Juha claimed that Egypt is using Somalia as a strategic tool to protect its interests in the Nile, a vital water source for the country.

In Somalia, where drought and displacement have become a harsh reality, an eight-year-old girl named Fardowsa Mohamed embodies the unwavering spirit of children determined to learn.

(Bloomberg) -- Djibouti’s government expects Ethiopia to accept an offer for exclusive access to one of its ports, a proposal that’s aimed at defusing regional tensions triggered by Addis Ababa’s bid to regain direct access to the sea.

Federal prosecutors have dropped their criminal case against a Maryland attorney whom they accused of engaging in a scheme to fraudulently access more than $12.5 million in Somali government assets from financial institutions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The President of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), Omar Faruk Osman Nur, has issued an urgent appeal to the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) to enhance the protection of journalists across Africa. Speaking via video conference on Monday, Nur highlighted the growing threats facing journalists, particularly in conflict zones, and called for immediate action to safeguard their safety.

Jordan Marples-Douglas was stabbed to death four years ago and although one man is behind bars over the murder, another has been on the run ever since.

Nairobi (HOL) — Chinese national Qimiao Fan has been appointed the World Bank's new Country Director for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Rwanda. His appointment took effect on September 1, 2024.

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — Somali immigrants in Canada are facing the harsh reality of unemployment and housing shortages, a stark contrast to the dreams they held before arriving in the country.

Fatima Khalif Abdi, a Somalian refugee in Ethiopia and mother of five, transformed her maize business with support from Business Plan Competition, expanding her offerings and setting ambitious goals for the future.

Whilst the memorandum between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa has brought issues around Somalia’s sovereignty back into the spotlight, addressing the sovereignty-deficit is an old problem.

Somalia introduced a new shipping directive aimed at regulating the movement of vessels within its territorial waters. The new regulation was reported over the weekend by the state-owned media Somalia National News Agency (SONNA).

Hargeisa (HOL) — The Somaliland House of Representatives has dismissed charges against MP Mohamed Abiib, rejecting an effort by the prosecutor's office to strip him of his parliamentary immunity. The decision was made during an emergency session convened after Abiib's controversial arrest, which has sparked major concern among his family and supporters.

JOHANNESBURG – An exchange of threats by Egypt and Ethiopia, following a weapons shipment and a reported troop deployment by Cairo in nearby Somalia, is sparking fears of war between two of Africa’s most populous countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit from September 4th to 6th.

Turkish security sources on Tuesday said Liridon Rexhepi, identified as manager of Mossad's financial network in Türkiye, was arrested by Istanbul police.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland House of Representatives on Tuesday dismissed an impeachment case against lawmaker Mohamed Abib, who was arrested a day earlier at Hargeisa's Egal International Airport.

Despite Ethiopia’s call for easing hostile rhetoric and amid rising tensions, Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Ethiopia of alleged attempts to “annex Somali territories,” stating that Somalia will employ “legal and extra-legal means” to defend its sovereignty.

Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in over four decades last Tuesday, according to diplomatic and Somali government sources. This move is expected to escalate tensions between Egypt, Somalia, and Ethiopia.

Hargeisa (HOL) – The Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives and opposition parties have condemned the arrest of lawmaker Mohamed Abib Yusuf, labeling it a violation of the constitution.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland's regional government has announced plans to repatriate illegal Ethiopian refugees living in Garowe, citing concerns over security, hygiene, and cultural integration.