Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss strengthening military and security collaboration between their nations.

Some 54,000 Somali refugees resettled in the United States - most of them outside Minnesota - during Barack Obama's two-term presidency, contrary to social media posts claiming that Obama brought 70,000 Somalis to the state to rig future elections in favor of Somali-American Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

OTTAWA — A police officer who was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 death of an Ottawa man is telling a coroner’s inquest that his goal was to “distract” Abdirahman Abdi with punches during the arrest.

At least 35 people were killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Sunday, bringing the overall death toll since last year to 3,516, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia faces an escalating crisis where climate change and conflict fuel a vicious cycle of environmental degradation and social upheaval. A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) highlights regenerative agriculture as a key strategy to restore fragile ecosystems, mitigate conflicts, and build resilience.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A satellite-tagged Amur Falcon named “Chiuluan2” has captured the attention of researchers and conservationists worldwide, completing a non-stop migration from India to Somalia in just five days and 17 hours, a testament to the resilience of migratory birds and the ecological systems they depend on.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Japanese government has donated critical equipment to Somalia's Police Force Mine Action Unit, to strengthen its capacity to detect and neutralize explosive devices in the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Banadir region's 20 districts are gearing up for one-person, one-vote elections in 2026, according to Deputy Commissioner of Security and Politics Mohamed Ahmed Diriye Yabooh.

Las Anod (HOL) — The SSC-Khaatumo administration has accused Puntland of interfering in its autonomy, straining relations between the two regional administrations.

A multi-sectoral committee has been established to enhance security in the lakeside city of Kisumu ahead of the Christmas festivities.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s cabinet has lifted its ban on chemical fertilizers in a bid to boost agricultural productivity, combat food insecurity, and reduce the devastating impact of climate change on the country’s farming sector.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government leaders celebrated Teachers' Day in Mogadishu on Tuesday, highlighting progress in education while acknowledging ongoing challenges in rebuilding the sector.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubaland’s parliament elected its leadership on Thursday in Kismayo despite the federal government rejecting the ongoing Jubbaland electoral process.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that $950 million in airline revenues remain blocked across African countries, representing 57% of all global aviation funds trapped due to foreign exchange shortages. IATA Director-General Willie Walsh shared these concerns during the African Airlines Association’s Annual General Assembly in Cairo, calling for immediate action to address the crisis.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdisalam Abdirahman Mohamed as the Director General of the Somali National Bureau of Statistics during its weekly meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reiterated the federal government’s determination to advance the democratic process and implement universal suffrage elections by 2026.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has been elected Somaliland’s new president, securing 64% of the vote in a landmark election praised for its transparency. His presidency begins as Somaliland faces mounting regional tensions, including strained relations with Somalia and scrutiny over a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting access to its coastline.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubaland’s parliament is electing its new leadership on Thursday to select a parliamentary speaker and two deputy speakers. Candidates are presenting their platforms, followed by voting and the swearing-in of the winners. This election marks a critical step ahead of Jubaland’s presidential vote scheduled for November 25, as the region moves forward with its electoral calendar despite federal objections.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- More than 427,000 people have been internally displaced within Somalia in the first 10 months of 2024, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said Tuesday.

HELSINKI, Finland (HOL) — Finland has suspended its bilateral development cooperation programme with Somalia, citing insufficient progress in repatriation agreements for Somali nationals living in Finland without legal residency. The announcement was made Wednesday by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Federal Parliament, in a rare joint session, voted overwhelmingly on Monday to approve a groundbreaking law aimed at regulating the establishment and operation of political parties and organizations. The legislation marks a major step in the country’s ongoing transition toward a multiparty democratic system.

Opposition leader’s wife says he was seized in Nairobi and is being held in a Kampala jail as she calls for his immediate release.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi congratulated President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on his election victory, pledging to ensure a peaceful power transfer.

Donald Trump is poised to recognise a former British protectorate as an official country, according to a former UK defence secretary who lobbied the president-elect.

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a statement congratulating Somaliland’s new president-elect, Abdirahman Mohammed Abdullahi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale Madaale met with Somalia’s interim parliamentary committee on electoral laws to discuss advancing the electoral process and ensuring fair elections in the capital.

Kismayo (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and ex-Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire have congratulated the newly formed 3rd Jubbaland Parliament, whose selection concluded in Kismayo this week.

A new president, a maritime deal with neighbouring Ethiopia, the election of Donald Trump in the United States: after several political shifts in 2024, the self-proclaimed republic of Somaliland hopes to see progress in its quest to become Africa's newest state.

(Bloomberg) -- An opposition leader won elections in Somaliland, casting doubt over whether the semi-autonomous region will honor a deal that will enable Ethiopia to build a military base on its coast on the Gulf of Aden.

Although five suspects were charged in the bribery case, a new court filing from prosecutors shows that a sixth person also allegedly knew about the bribe.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States has congratulated Somaliland President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) on his election victory, commending the region's strong democratic tradition.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated Somaliland President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) and Vice President-elect Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi following their victory in November's elections.

The opposition leader in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland won last week’s election, the electoral commission said Tuesday.