The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara.

In Arabic, “al maghfirah” means forgiveness. Forgiveness — and hope — were on display Tuesday as two dozen people gathered in a desiccated field south of Farmington to break ground on Al Maghfirah Cemetery after a decade of delays and legal challenges.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — A Swedish appeals court upheld the life sentence of Mohamedamin Abdirisek Ibrahim, a 22-year-old man, for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Saga Forsgren Elneborg, in Örebro, Sweden, in April 2023. Ibrahim had challenged the initial ruling, but the appeal court reaffirmed that the evidence overwhelmingly demonstrated his guilt. The Örebro District Court convicted Ibrahim of murder in June 2024

Surveillance video of the crash that killed five friends in June 2023 was played during opening statements in Derrick Thompson’s federal trial.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is set to arrive in Asmara, Eritrea, on Thursday to participate in a trilateral summit with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The high-level talks aim to enhance security cooperation and address shared challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya Airways (KQ) will suspend all passenger flights to Mogadishu, Somalia, starting October 14, 2024, due to operational challenges. The announcement was made by KQ's Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavuka, in a letter addressed to the Principal Secretary of Kenya's Ministry of Roads and Transport, Mohamed Daghar, dated October 9, 2024.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud departed for Asmara, Eritrea, on Wednesday to meet with Eritrean counterpart Isaias Afwerki.

The number of people experiencing crisis levels of hunger in Somalia is expected to rise to 4.4 million between October and December, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Yusuf Adala, has accused the Puntland administration of obstructing efforts to create a unified national army capable of operating across Somalia.

A Turkish Airlines (THY) pilot tragically passed away after collapsing mid-flight, prompting the airline to make an emergency landing in New York, the national flag carrier announced on Wednesday.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland's Minister of Information, Eng. Mohamud Aydid Dirir, on Tuesday accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of failing to prepare for the country's 2026 elections.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali forces, supported by international partners and local militia, have killed at least 59 al-Shabab militants in two operations in the Galgadud and Middle Shabelle regions over the last two days.

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.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre confirmed on Tuesday that the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu is still ongoing, despite the recent return of Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe to Kismayo following a political standoff over upcoming elections.

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.

Erik ten Hag feels Manchester United's hierarchy would have told him if his job was under threat.

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