Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali military court has issued arrest warrants for 14 individuals accused of killing six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in a clan revenge attack in El-Baraf district, Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — As violence and displacement surge in Erigavo, the Warsangeli clan gathered in El Buh to issue a rallying call for unity and self-defense. Under the leadership of Sultan Said Sultan Abdulsalan, clan leaders resolved to safeguard their people and lands, marking a decisive response to the region's deepening crisis.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has approved two appointments during its latest meeting.

Beledweyne (HOL) – Traditional elders from the Hawadle and Abgal clans reached an agreement on Thursday to bury the six federal government soldiers killed in a clan revenge attack in El-Baraf district, Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has officially reclaimed its seat on the United Nations Security Council, marking the first time in over half a century that the East African nation will serve as a non-permanent member. The two-year term, which began on January 1, 2025, is a historic milestone in Somalia's ongoing efforts to reestablish itself as a significant player on the global stage.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The future of U.S. military operations in Somalia hangs in the balance as the Trump administration reconsiders its strategic footprint in the country. With insurgent violence persisting and Somalia's stability at stake, this decision could reverberate across Africa and beyond.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya has taken delivery of six Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), signalling a major advancement in its counterterrorism strategy. The acquisition is part of Kenya’s broader efforts to modernize its military and address the persistent threat posed by Al-Shabaab militants operating along its borders.

Ethiopia's expanding economic ambitions have intensified its pursuit of seaport access, transitioning its focus from Eritrean and Djiboutian ports to Somali ones. This shift has heightened Somalia's sovereignty concerns, particularly given Ethiopia’s actions, such as its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Somaliland, and its broader geopolitical aspirations.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has officially ended the deployment of Burundian troops in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), effective January 1, 2025.

The Islamic State group has doubled its presence in Somalia in recent months due to an influence of foreign fighters, many of them coming from countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to the United Nations.

Mogadishu (HOL) —The deadly clashes in Da'awaley, Faafan region, continue to stoke tensions between Ethiopia's Somali Regional State and Somaliland, as leaders from both sides trade accusations over responsibility for the violence that left dozens dead and displaced scores.

Bashir Ahmed has just one memory about moving into his family's new Columbus apartment 16 years ago: the sounds of police sirens and gunfire.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe affirmed that the federal government is committed to ensuring justice for the six soldiers brutally killed in El-Baraf district, Middle Shabelle region.

A new Africa Union (AU) mission took the helm in Somalia on New Year’s Day despite uncertainty over the final list of countries contributing troops.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Somali army chief General Odawa Yusuf Rage visited Somali National Army (SNA) forces stationed in El-Dher district, Galgadud region, on Tuesday, just days after troops in the area protested the killing of six SNA soldiers in the El-Baraf district of the Middle Shabelle region.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Galmudug Regional State President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor has denounced the ongoing deadly clan conflicts in parts of Somalia, accusing al-Shabab militants and similar groups of fueling the violence.

Plagued by decades of political unrest and extreme weather events more and more Somalis are seeking to emigrate. Many of them hope to journey to the French Overseas Territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to escape from poverty and persecution. French authorities estimate that there are over 100,000 migrants living in Mayotte now.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Hosh announced Tuesday that Puntland will rejoin negotiations for the country's electoral process amid a political standoff between the federal government and Puntland leaders.

Dozens of protesters have been arrested in Kenya during nationwide clashes between police and demonstrators, according to rights groups, as anger swells over a wave of alleged abductions of government critics.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, met with Sudan's Ambassador to Somalia, Ammar Ahmed Babiker, on Tuesday to discuss strengthening collaboration between the two nations.

Security forces in Somalia repulsed an attack by Islamic State suicide bombers on a military base in the northeastern region of Puntland on Tuesday, the local state broadcaster and a military official said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Burundi has accused Somalia of betrayal and ingratitude after being excluded from the list of countries permitted to contribute troops to the new African Union mission for peace restoration in Somalia, known as AUSSOM. The decision comes as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) concludes its mandate at the end of December.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Luul Jeylaani Ali, one of Somalia’s most celebrated singers and a cherished icon of Somali music, has passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She died on Monday night after battling a long illness, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of Somali music and culture.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland Deputy Speaker Mohamed Shire Baari narrowly survived an attack by Islamic State militants in the Dharjaale area of Bari region on Tuesday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Johann Rupert has emerged as Africa’s wealthiest individual in 2024, overtaking Aliko Dangote. Rupert’s fortune surged to $14.3 billion this year, up $1.9 billion, thanks to his leadership of Richemont, a global luxury goods conglomerate. Conversely, Dangote, valued at $13.4 billion, saw his net worth decrease due to Nigeria’s economic struggles and the depreciation of the naira.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces struck multiple Al-Shabaab strongholds in the Lower Shabelle region on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Information issued a stern warning Monday against individuals using social media to incite clan-based violence, as deadly inter-clan conflicts across several regions in the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has placed Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin, Commander of the Somali Navy and Coast Guard, under house arrest amid an investigation into alleged corruption charges.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Monday pledged swift justice for those responsible for the killing of six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in the El-Baraf district of Middle Shabelle region, describing the act as «monstrous» and «unprecedented» in Somali culture.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali religious clerics have urged an end to the ongoing deadly clan conflicts across the country and strongly condemned the recent killing of six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in the El-Baraf district of the Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces conducted a large-scale operation early Monday morning, demolishing homes in the Buula Weekiyo neighbourhood of Mogadishu’s Hamar Jajab district, citing the land as public property. The move has drawn sharp criticism from residents, advocacy groups, and observers, spotlighting ongoing tensions over land governance in Somalia.

A truck packed with passengers plunged into a river in Sidama state, regional authorities said.

immy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away today at the age of 100. His presidency from 1977 to 1981 coincided with significant international events that shaped U.S. foreign policy during a complex era of the Cold War.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Sunday at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti to discuss regional security, political developments, and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Security Minister General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag announced the federal government's intention to conduct one-person, one-vote elections in several districts of Jubbaland State, including the interim capital, Kismayo, by 2026.