Nairobi (HOL) — Somalia’s government announced Thursday that it had reached a debt forgiveness agreement totalling $100 million with Japan as part of its ongoing economic reform and debt relief initiatives.

NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Kenya's counter-terrorism police unit said its special forces carried out intelligence-led operations on the border with Somalia, destroying two al-Shabab makeshift camps.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced the arrest of two individuals linked to the militant group Al-Shabaab following an extended surveillance operation that tracked their intelligence-gathering efforts aimed at civilian targets.

Mogadishu (HOL) — In Saudi Arabia, nearly 50 Somali nationals face execution for drug trafficking, prompting urgent appeals for clemency from their families and the Somali government. Many of these young detainees, originally seeking work, were reportedly coerced or deceived into smuggling illegal substances across the Saudi border.

The verdict of U.S. voters was more decisive than most pollsters and pundits had predicted. Now the world waits to see whether the election of Donald Trump as president for a second time will prove as destabilizing as many American allies fear.

The National Counter Terrorism Centre has said the government is investing in advanced border surveillance, biometrics, and cyber intelligence capabilities to fight terrorism.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland's Minister of Information, Eng. Mohamud Aydid Dirir, on Wednesday, accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of endorsing the deportation of Somali asylum seekers from Germany.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Somali-American candidates made historic inroads in the 2024 U.S. elections, securing wins and underscoring the growing political engagement of the Somali diaspora. From Congressional re-elections to local council races, Somali-American candidates have amplified issues like housing, economic growth, and community development, even as they encountered significant obstacles.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pledged to welcome Somali nationals back from Germany, stating his country is prepared to reintegrate those without legal residency, after meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday.

Somalia is a land of unexploited potential. For years, it has been defined more by what it lacks than by what it possesses. Yet, beneath the surface, the country holds valuable natural resources that—if harnessed—could be the foundation of a thriving economy. Will Somalia act in time, or will it watch as global markets shift, leaving its untapped wealth squandered?

Somalia has announced that more than $1.1bn (£860m) of outstanding loans will be cancelled by the US, a sum representing about a quarter of the country’s remaining debt.

Germany and Somalia are to cooperate on stepping up the deportation of migrants from the East African country.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Donald Trump following his victory in the U.S. presidential election, in which he defeated Democratic contender Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he’s “ready to work together.”

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Deputy Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Sadam Mohamud Abdi, resigned on Tuesday night, becoming the third minister to step down in the last few days.

European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City both suffered big defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The European Union transferred military vehicles and equipment to Somalia's government on Tuesday.

Call him the new Alex Ferguson.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Somali-American Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has won her fourth term in Minnesota’s 5th District, comfortably defeating Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi in a race that drew national attention for its sharp ideological divides. With 89% of precincts reporting, Omar captured 76.4% of the vote in the deeply blue district that includes Minneapolis, a city central to recent national debates on racial justice and police reform.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States has forgiven $1.14 billion in debt owed by Somalia, providing a boost as it works to stabilize its economy and rebuild essential public services. US Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley announced the debt relief in Mogadishu, describing it as a clear sign of America's commitment to Somalia's future.

Athens, GREECE (HOL) — A Somali asylum seeker who arrived in Greece as an unaccompanied minor was acquitted of all charges by the Juvenile Court of Kos on October 24, 2024.

New York City, NY (HOL) — Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old Kenyan national and member of the Somali-based militant group Al Shabaab, was found guilty by a federal jury in New York of plotting a September 11-style terrorist attack.

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubaland State Ministry of Security has implemented stringent security protocols in preparation for the upcoming elections, stressing the importance of public safety and electoral integrity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will relocate the Ethiopian Embassy from its presidential palace, a decision reflecting the growing diplomatic rift fueled by Ethiopia's controversial port deal with Somaliland, which Somalia views as a direct challenge to its sovereignty.

Voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, went to the polls early Tuesday morning, marking the official start of Election Day voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

The United States has voiced concern about growing violence in Ethiopia's Amhara state, scene of an insurgency since last year, the country's top diplomat said late Monday.

Kismayo (HOL) — A Kenyan government delegation arrived in Kismayo on Monday to mediate ongoing political tensions between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubbaland state leader Ahmed Madobe concerning the upcoming election process.

The lawlessness in Ethiopia which is appearing more like the hallmarks of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government seems to be worsening.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday appointed a state minister for the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and a deputy Minister for the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education, following the recent resignation of the previous ministers.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali government delegation led by Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismael Fartaag is attending the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly, held from November 4-7, 2024, in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, received Tanja Fajon, the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia.

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.