Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed Friday that an American-operated MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone crashed on Tuesday in southern Somalia, clarifying initial reports from local media that had misidentified the aircraft as Turkish.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The stage is set in Uganda for the upcoming U-17 CECAFA qualifiers, an arena where East and Central Africa's young talents will vie for coveted spots in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Marian Hassan has spent her career educating Minnesotans about Somali language and collecting oral histories from elder Somalis to prevent language loss in the state. Courtesy of Marian Hassan

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — The father of a young woman whose dismembered body was found outside Nairobi's Langata Cemetery last week has spoken out, calling for justice as authorities investigate her suspected killer, a man now linked to multiple brutal murders of Somali women in Kenya.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Donald Trump’s re-election has sent ripples through immigrant communities across the United States, especially among Somali migrants who are facing renewed fears of deportation. His campaign centred on a tough stance against undocumented immigration, promising to reinstate mass deportations on a historic scale.

Since early 2024, a diplomatic standoff and war of words have erupted between Somalia and Ethiopia over competing regional interests in the Horn of Africa, a region marred by political and security instability. Tensions emerged between the two countries in January when Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region in northern Somalia that proclaimed independence from Somalia’s central government in 1991.

At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said.

Qatar and Somalia have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation during a preparatory meeting for the inaugural session of their Joint Supreme Committee, held under a previous memorandum of understanding.

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Somali Community Self-Management Agency is in Salt Lake City isa full-service support agency that helps African refugees become self sufficient as they transition into our local communities from places like Somalia and the Sudan.

Kismayo (HOL) — A group of federal lawmakers representing Jubbaland state arrived in Kismayo on Thursday to participate in a consultation meeting convened by Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe.

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.