Beledweyne (HOL) — Ma'awisley forces conducted a targeted operation against Al-Shabaab militants in the Hiiraan region on Sunday, focusing on areas near the Halgan district. The offensive is aimed at locations along the Shabelle River, where Al-Shabaab fighters had reportedly gathered after crossing from the western side.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Hawo Mahamud Farah, known as Hawo Jookar, has broken barriers in the Somali town of Adado'by becoming the first woman to drive a Bajaj (auto-rickshaw) for a living. Despite facing societal backlash and danger on the roads, she took up the job to support her five children, challenging deep-seated gender norms in the process.

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Roadside explosions in the Somali capital killed five people and wounded eight others Saturday, according to a city official.

Somalia's minister of foreign affairs has said Somalia will consider establishing contacts with and support rebels fighting in Ethiopia if the Ethiopian government attempts to implement the deal it signed with Somaliland.

During their meeting, both sides agreed on the importance of intensifying efforts and continuing consultations to achieve stability in Sudan an support its national institutions. They also emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of Somalia and its sovereignty over its entire territory.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Kenyan court has rejected Somalia's appeal to unfreeze its embassy bank accounts in Nairobi, sustaining an earlier order to settle a Sh25.6 million ($198,414) debt owed to a Kenyan contractor.

Hargeisa (HOL) —Somaliland's presidential candidates have vowed to ensure a transparent and law-abiding election campaign, pledging their commitment to the electoral commission's regulations.

Addis Ababa (HOL) — Ethiopia has formally expressed its concerns to the United States over the potential deployment of Egyptian troops to Somalia, particularly in the wake of the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) ending in late 2024. The issue arises as regional tensions mount, with Ethiopia and Somalia already in a strained relationship over their growing security ties with Egypt.

The United Arab Emirates has mediated an exchange of 206 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, Emirati state news agency WAM said on Saturday.

A seminar was held Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital to assess milestones achieved since the inception of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) more than two decades ago.

Galkacyo (HOL) — The leaders of Galmudug and Puntland regional states, Ahmed Abdi Kariye and Said Abdullahi Deni, co-chaired a high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Galkayo on Friday night.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The Somaliland Electoral Commission has officially awarded candidacy certificates to three presidential candidates as preparations for the upcoming elections in November intensify.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Sweden will offer up to $34,000 to refugees, including Somalis, as part of a new policy to reduce its migrant population and addressing challenges with integration. The financial assistance will be available to refugees who voluntarily return to their home countries, marking a significant shift in Sweden's migration policy.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to introduce new regulations to improve submarine cable landings and boost competition in the telecommunications sector.

The history of conflict in the Middle East since the early 20th century can be broadly characterized as having gone through three main phases. Each of these phases molded internal Arab politics and the wider region for decades.

Betrayed, profoundly disturbed and deeply concerned — those are just some of the words members of Ottawa's Somali community are using to describe their reaction to allegations that the city's police force secretly surveilled five Black officers.

Nairobi, Kenya — A U.S. Marine Corps general who commands forces in Africa says stability and support programs for Somalia are in the works as the country prepares for the withdrawal of African Union troops in December.

A military pact between Cairo and Mogadishu has heightened tensions with Ethiopia, with analysts saying that the planned deployment of Egyptian troops in Somalia could fundamentally tilt the balance of power in the Horn of Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, Abdirisakh Omar Mohamed, announced on Thursday that the Turkish government will commence deep-sea oil drilling operations in Somali waters starting in April 2025.

Jigajiga (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has condemned recent statements by Ethiopian military chief General Berhanu Jula, accusing the group of being an enemy of the state allegedly created by Egypt.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), with the support of the Government of Canada, has reiterated its commitment to bolstering community engagement and policing in Wajir County.

Kenyan aviation workers ended their day-long strike on Wednesday after reaching a return-to-work agreement with relevant authorities.

Baidoa (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre reaffirmed that Ethiopian troops would leave Somalia when the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) ends in December 2024.

Nairobi, Kenya — The International Crisis Group says Islamic State in Somalia has become an important financial influence for terrorism, and a report suggests the leader of the branch might become the new overall head of the militant group.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) is calling on the Ethiopian government to immediately clarify and retract statements allegedly made by General Berhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, in which he reportedly described the ONLF as an «enemy» of Ethiopia, allegedly created by Egypt. The ONLF condemned the remarks as false, provocative, and a direct challenge to the peace agreement between the group and the Ethiopian government.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least 15 people were killed and more than 20 others injured in a renewed bout of clan fighting early Tuesday in the Buq village, near Towfiiq, in Somalia’s Mudug region, according to local sources.

Baidoa (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre held talks with traditional elders of the Southwest state in Baidoa on Thursday, focusing on their vital role in nation-building and the governance of Somalia.

HELSINKI, Finland (HOL) — Yle Uutiset will launch a Somali-language news service on September 23, 2024, to cater to the Nordic country's growing Somali-speaking population, one of its largest immigrant communities. The year-long initiative aims to provide Somali speakers with news in their native language, enhancing their understanding of Finnish society and helping to improve integration.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Police in Mogadishu have arrested ten male suspects linked to acts of killing, robbery, and other security offences during recent operations.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Gunmen killed a man and his wife in a rural area between Adado and Godinlabe districts in central Somalia on Wednesday night, according to local residents.

The Italian Ambassador in Mogadishu Pier Mario Daccò Coppi and the deputy director of the Nairobi office of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - AICS met the Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre for an update on the forthcoming launch of projects financed by the Towards Peace and Stability in Somalia fund in favour of the areas liberated from Al Shabaab.

When humanitarian assistance is reduced, the impact can extend from the household level to the broader local economy, according to a study led by Anubhab Gupta, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

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Garowe (HOL) — Ahmed Elmi Osman (Karaash), the former Vice President of Puntland, has warned international companies about the Holhol oil field in Somalia's Sool region. His comments follow an announcement from Somalia's Minister of Petroleum, who revealed new oil exploration agreements, including the Holhol reserve.