Mogadishu (HOL) — Djibouti and Egypt have signed a landmark agreement to build a 276.5-kilowatt solar power plant in Djibouti. The deal, signed during a virtual meeting, is expected to boost Djibouti’s energy independence while deepening ties between the two countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), bringing its total contribution to £77 million since 2021.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — A father and his four-year-old son were killed on Wednesday in a suspected clan-related attack near Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug, as tensions over clan disputes continue to escalate in the region.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Italy has pointed the finger at bureaucratic red tape for its abrupt halt in issuing visas to Somali nationals—a move that left many puzzled. Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, in a rare candid statement, dismissed rumours of political maneuvering, attributing the freeze to administrative snags in the visa processing system.

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Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland Electoral Commission has imposed a fine of 10 million Somaliland Shillings each on the Kulmiye and Waddani political parties for beginning their election campaigns ahead of the official start date.

Kenya's High Court on Tuesday rejected an application by the deputy president's lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office last week.

Egyptian military advisers, trainers and counter-terrorism commandos support Somali forces in fight against Al Shabab militants

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education has announced the opening of scholarships for 30 Sudanese students seeking higher education in Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A violent clan conflict broke out on Monday in the Mudug region, resulting in four deaths and leaving 11 others injured, according to local reports.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir regional administration has suspended the commissioner of Hodan district, along with several members of his administration, for 45 days due to reported negligence.

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Ahmed Issa Awad, has warned that Somalia's recent alliance with Egypt and Eritrea was rushed and is unlikely to last, citing profound differences in governance and regional interests.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egypt and Sudan have doubled down on their opposition to the newly ratified Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), marking a new chapter in the long-standing regional dispute over water resources. Now ratified by six upstream countries, the CFA officially came into force on October 13, deepening the divide between Nile Basin nations.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Upper House Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi has reversed his decision to remove Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama from the Upper House of Parliament following accusations that Jama had failed to attend several parliamentary sessions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hackers siphoned over $350,000 intended for a Somali solar energy company in a brazen cyberattack that exposed critical vulnerabilities within the India-based International Solar Alliance (ISA). The funds, intended for Hayle Barise Energy Solutions—a company developing solar infrastructure in Somalia—were redirected to a bank account in the United Arab Emirates.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces in Jubbaland repelled an Al-Shabab attack on Buulo Haji village near Kismayo, a strategic area liberated from the militant group just months ago.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre laid the cornerstone for the reconstruction of Mogadishu Football Stadium on Sunday. The reconstruction project, which includes renovating the football field and constructing basketball courts and a swimming facility, is backed by investment from a youth-owned company.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland's Ministry of Minerals and Energy signed a cooperation agreement with Emirates Industrial Laboratory, a UAE-based company, to develop advanced mineral testing facilities in the region.

Garowe (HOL) — A brief clash broke out this morning between Puntland forces and troops from Maakhir State in Badhan, Sanaag region, intensifying a standoff that has been in place since Sunday. Both sides remain entrenched in their positions just outside the district, with no reports of major casualties.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Violence erupted last night in Luuq, Gedo region, as two clan militias clashed following the collapse of a recently brokered peace agreement, reigniting tensions and spreading fear among residents.

Mogadishu (HOL) — United Nations envoy James Swan called on Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) to rejoin Somalia's National Consultative Council, during a meeting on Sunday that focused on state-building and security.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubbaland Darwish forces carried out a military operation in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, recapturing several areas previously controlled by Al-Shabab.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has banned all drone activity within a five-nautical-mile radius of Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport, citing heightened security concerns and the need to protect flight operations out of the country's busiest airport.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) killed 25 Al-Shabab militants during a military operation in Ras Qabow, a rural area in the Middle Shabelle region, on Saturday.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Petroleum dealer Hashi Energy has failed to overturn a Sh7 billion ($54 million) tax claim by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), deepening the company's financial troubles as it faces liquidation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama has denounced the attempt at his removal from the Upper House of Parliament as unconstitutional, challenging a decision by Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdillahi, who argued that Jama had automatically vacated his seat after missing four consecutive sessions.

Mariam Mohamed is co-founder of Hoyo, which is one of 12 local startups that received 2024 microgrants from the nonprofit Market Entry Fund. She's seen on October 1, 2024 at Hoyo's Bloomington facility. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal

UNITED NATIONS, United States: Forty nations that contribute to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Saturday that they “strongly condemn recent attacks” on the peacekeepers.

Baidoa (HOL) — Gunmen armed with pistols shot and killed Yaqub Hassan Haji, a well-known traditional elder and peacemaker, in Baidoa, the capital of Somalia's Bay region, on Saturday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur has vowed that Somalia will not be intimidated by recent threats from Ethiopia, emphasizing that the country is prepared to respond to any aggressive actions against its army or people.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Federal MP Abdullahi Adan Ahmed Black has blasted the South West State administration's alleged plan to remove the elected mayor of Hudur, warning that the move could destabilize the district, which has remained relatively peaceful compared to other parts of the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ma'awisleey forces launched a rare and coordinated assault on an Al-Shabaab base in Elbur, Galgaduud, freeing civilians recently detained by the militant group.