Addis Ababa (HOL) - The Ethiopian government has begun evacuating its nationals from Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue in southern Lebanon.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $1.3 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year following an emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday.

Ethiopia's parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country's first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde.

Mogadishu (HOL)—Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye 'Qoor Qoor' announced the signing of the final agreement to construct Hobyo Port during a ceremony in Mogadishu. He noted that the port could transform Somalia's central coastline into a key trade hub. Federal ministers, lawmakers, and business leaders attended the event.

(Reuters) - Hamas leader-in-exile Khaled Meshaal said the Palestinian group would rise «like a phoenix» from the ashes despite heavy losses during a year of war with Israel, and that it continues to recruit fighters and manufacture weapons.

Qatar called on the international community to continue and increase the provision of humanitarian and developmental aid and technical assistance to strengthen the human rights capacity-building efforts of the Federal Republic of Somalia and implement its national and international obligations in alignment with its priorities.

NAIROBI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least a million people in Kenya are struggling with food insecurity and in need of humanitarian assistance, the country's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said Monday.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland lawmaker Mohamed Abib Yusuf has accused the Somaliland government of arresting him to create chaos in the Awdal region to disrupt the upcoming elections and extend its term in office.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three leading Somali opposition figures have urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to abandon plans for a presidential term extension, warning that such a move would destabilize the country and violate the constitution. In a joint statement on Saturday, former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame accused the president of delaying elections and attempting to extend regional mandates to consolidate power.

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe returned to Kismayo on Monday after reaching a consensus at the ongoing National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu failed.

Addis Ababa (HOL) – Ethiopia's parliament elected Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie as the country's new president on Monday, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde, who completed her term in office.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, recently held talks with Egypt and Eritrea, zeroing in on what Somalia describes as Ethiopia's repeated violations of its sovereignty. Both nations affirmed their support for Somalia, condemning Ethiopia's actions, which have increasingly threatened Somalia's territorial integrity.

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Toronto – 4.9 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 10 kilometers reportedly hit Ethiopia. It occurred in Awash Fentale area – which is about 165 kilometers south east of Addis Ababa. Government Communication Services has confirmed it in a social media update.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland's Vice President, Ilyas Lugatoor, has expressed support for Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe's proposal to include Puntland in the ongoing National Consultative Council (NCC) meetings in Mogadishu.

On Friday, Ugandans woke up to a barrage of tweets from the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba castigating US ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp for allegedly undermining the government of President Yoweri Museveni.

When Somalia first attempted to embrace federalism, there was hope, a genuine opportunity to rebuild our nation after years of bloodshed and turmoil. The promise of giving regions a voice and establishing power-sharing that respected local needs seemed like a way forward. However, it hasn't worked. What was meant to unite us has only deepened our divisions, leaving us more scattered than ever.

Somalia’s millennials, the generation born on the eve of the collapse of the Siad Barre government, have lived their entire lives in conflict. For us, the only constant has been instability. We have waited for decades for a government that works, and when one finally began to emerge, so did our hopes for change. But that hope is now dimming, and we are left wondering: will anything ever change?

Mogadishu (HOL) — Dahabshiil, a leading international financial services company, has removed all references to 'Somaliland' from its platforms in compliance with a directive from the Somali government. The move, aimed at complying with national regulations, has triggered widespread resentment in Somaliland, where many residents view it as a betrayal of their autonomy.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Police Force arrested 24 young individuals on Sunday following security disturbances during a district-level football match at Eng. Yariisow Stadium in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Communication Director of Jubbaland Regional State House, Mohamed Hassan Hiis, has accused the Somali presidency of financing a smear campaign against Jubbaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, through social media.

Following discoveries by Turkish ship, Somali region will be 'recognized for economic development, prosperity, and peace,' says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Hennepin County against a Minnesota property development company that is soliciting down payments from Somali families looking to buy a home, according to a news release.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces, supported by international partners and local militias, killed at least 50 al-Shabab militants during military operations in the central Somali region of Galgadud, the Somali Ministry of Information confirmed in a statement released Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Defense Minister Abdukhadir Mohamed Noor reiterated on Saturday that Ethiopian forces would not participate in the upcoming African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) unless Ethiopia withdraws from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces have killed 24 al-Shabab militants and wounded 30 others during a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region, according to military officials.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The interim administration of SSC Khaatumo has formally requested representation in the ongoing National Consultative Council meetings in Mogadishu. The administration argues that, as a recognized federal entity under Somalia's government, it is entitled to participate in discussions shaping the country's future.

Türkiye's research vessel Oruc Reis is scheduled to depart for Somalia from Istanbul on Saturday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar overseeing the send-off ceremony.

The US military says it has launched strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthi group in Yemen, hitting 15 targets.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and top Somali officials will attend a farewell ceremony for Turkey's domestically developed Oruc Reis research vessel in Istanbul on Saturday.

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday opened an international travel expo in the capital, Nairobi, reaffirming his commitment to growing tourist numbers through diversification and targeted marketing in emerging source markets.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has accused the Ethiopian government of leveraging counter terrorism efforts as a pretext for annexing Somali territory.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Tensions over governance and future electoral processes have dominated Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu, with notable absences and opposition shaping the discussions.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia's Himilo Qaran Political Party has urged federal and regional leaders not to make political decisions that could worsen the country's ongoing crisis, particularly by extending their terms in office.

The Israeli military launched a series of strikes on southern Beirut on Thursday night, in one of the most intense bombardments on the city since the campaign began last week.