The Italian Ambassador to Kenya, Roberto Natali, attended the ceremony in honour of fallen compatriots in East Africa at the Italian shrine in Nyeri.

The Government of Somalia and Envoys in the country have now called for increased media safety.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's bicameral parliament has approved a $1.36 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a 24.4% increase from the previous year.

Kenya’s reputation as a safe haven for refugees has been blemished with its recent deportation of four Turkish nationals who were under asylum protection.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Deputy Minister of Education Ahmed Isman Ibrahim Daqare and Minister of State for Planning and International Cooperation Abdirashid Jire Qalinle resigned on Sunday, citing federal government planning to confront some regional administrations.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland State President Ahmed Madobe has invited federal lawmakers representing Jubbaland to a consultation meeting in Kismayo, following a similar call by Puntland’s administration for its federal parliament representatives.

A tumultuous week for Manchester United ended with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea and the unwanted statistic that the club has made its worst league start for almost 40 years.

Toronto, Canada (HOL) — Somali-born Abdi Nageeye fulfilled a long-sought redemption on Sunday by winning the 2024 New York City Marathon in 2:07:39, becoming the first Dutchman to claim victory in the iconic race.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — As the November 5 election approaches, St. Cloud’s political landscape is poised for change. Six candidates are competing for three at-large seats on the city council, and among them are Hudda Ibrahim and Omar Podi, two Somali-American leaders committed to tackling the city’s pressing issues and representing its diverse population.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) reported the killing of 27 al-Shabab militants in a 12-hour military operation in the Yaaqle area of the Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed blasted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday, questioning the feasibility of planned one-person, one-vote elections amid ongoing security challenges and condemning the administration's forced evictions in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced a major success in its counterterrorism campaign, reporting the elimination of 27 Al-Shabaab operatives during a targeted 12-hour operation in the Yaaqle area of Middle Shabelle. The mission, which targeted a gathering point for the insurgency group, included senior commanders among those killed.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met with James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the United Nations in Mogadishu, on Saturday to discuss the newly established United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), which has replaced UNSOM.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convinced Somalia's parliament to extend its session this month, deferring its scheduled break to tackle critical legislative matters, particularly those concerning the upcoming elections. 181 MPs endorsed the call, while 12 opposed it, thus validating the initiative for continued legislative work.

PORTLAND, Oregon (HOL) — Ahlam Osman, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and community advocate, is poised to make history as Portland's first Somali-American city councilor.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Parliament approved a one-month extension to its current session on Saturday following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s request to delay lawmakers’ recess to tackle pressing election laws.

Baku (HOL) — Somalia's non-resident ambassador to Azerbaijan, Fathudin Ali Mohamed, has confirmed that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will attend the upcoming COP29 Climate Conference and meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Exposure to the European Union (EU) naval task force in the western Indian Ocean by way of joint exercises saw the Kenya Navy and Coast Guard further improve maritime security.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding universal suffrage elections by 2026 despite opposition from two regional state leaders and prominent politicians.

Las Anod (HOL) — SSC Khaatumo administration accused Somaliland forces on Friday of launching a coordinated attack on its military bases in the Buhodle district, escalating renewed tensions.

In an interview with Fabrizio Romano for '433', Leo Messi spoke about his future, the 2026 World Cup... and the fact that he does not want to be a coach once he hangs up his boots. The Argentine star, in fact, is quite clear about it.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Intense fighting between the Somaliland army, backed by local militia, and SSC-Khatumo forces in the Ain area has entered its second day, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.

Hamse Wara is the highest-ranking Somali American to ever serve in a presidential appointment, an impressive achievement given his upbringing as a refugee. However, public service is just one aspect of this Minnesota native’s global impact.

Fatuma Ali Iman, 33, was eight-months pregnant in December 2022, when hostility among factions were continuing to rise in Somalia’s Baidoa district.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Faysal Ali Warabe, Chairman of the UCID Party in Somaliland, has praised the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling it a transformative development for the region. In an interview with BBC Somali, Warabe stressed the deep-rooted connections between the two territories and highlighted the economic importance of their relationship.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The pulse of progress is cautious in Somalia. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Somali authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

(ERGO) – Hundreds of families have been forced to abandon their homes, property and jobs in Herale district in central Somalia’s Galgadud region where clan conflict over resources has caused chaos.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu's displacement camps are facing an escalating educational crisis, with 6,000 children from impoverished and displaced families in Kahda, Dayniile, and Garasbaaley districts unable to access schooling. A survey conducted by the BAR teachers' association has laid bare the extent of the problem, identifying economic hardship and the lack of free schools as primary barriers.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday he had «no interest in getting involved in a war» as tensions mount over his deal with a breakaway Somali region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Zara sat in her modest U.S. apartment, eyes fixed on the numbers in disbelief. Over $7,000 drained from her account, money she had painstakingly saved for college, now gone—siphoned into TikTok’s live clan battles. Known as “The Great Clan Game,” these virtual showdowns have intrigued the Somali diaspora and evolved into a cautionary tale of digital threats and financial disillusionment.

(ERGO) – Destroyed crops and an empty food store face Mohamed Said Dahir and his family of 12, after two years of failed rainy seasons struck their farm in Middigale, northern Somalia’s Sanag region.

The latest expulsion marks yet another step toward an eruption of tensions between the neighboring countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Shukri Osman Muse is making history in Mogadishu as the city's first female equestrian, challenging societal norms in a field long dominated by men. In just three months, she has navigated the challenges of training and competing in an environment with limited resources for women.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Prominent Somali politicians, including former Presidents Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, have opposed the decisions made during the recently concluded National Consultative Council meeting.