ERIGAVO (HOL) — Authorities in Somaliland have imposed a curfew in Erigavo after deadly clashes between security forces and armed groups left multiple people dead. The decision, announced on Sunday, aims to restore order amid escalating unrest in the strategic city.

A friend of Abdirahman Abdi who witnessed and filmed the aftermath of his violent altercation with police has offered her account of the difficult hours and days following his death in 2016.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ireland is stepping up immigration enforcement, significantly impacting Somali asylum seekers navigating its evolving migration policies.

Somalia's government on Tuesday said it will not recognise the re-election of the southern Jubaland region's leader, highlighting a growing rift with its semi-autonomous states.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has approved the formation of the Independent National Electoral and Boundary Commission, a milestone in the country’s plan to hold direct elections for the first time in over five decades. The decision came during an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hundreds gathered at Mogadishu's Daljirka Dahsoon Monument on Sunday in a rousing display of support for Somalia's transition to a «one person, one vote» electoral system. The rally, organized in the capital, underscored growing public demand for democratic reform as the nation moves closer to abandoning its clan-based power-sharing framework.

Türkiye is gearing up to test its advanced ballistic missile systems, including the long-range Tayfun and Cenk, at a new military base under construction in Somalia.

A brewing standoff between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubaland State over the latter’s decision to defy a switch to one-man one-vote electoral system is nearing armed confrontation, Somalia-based media organisations reported on Tuesday.

The Islamic Association of North America (IANA) convened its annual General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, on November 22-23, bringing together representatives from 39 Islamic centers across the United States under the theme “Unity in Times of Trials.” The event attracted a diverse group of Imams, scholars, community leaders, and representatives from humanitarian organizations, all focused on fostering collaboration and addressing the pressing challenges facing Muslim communities.

Kismayo (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire have congratulated Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe on his re-election as president of Jubbaland despite the federal government rejecting the election results as unconstitutional.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland legislators have re-elected Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe as regional state president for a third term despite ongoing disputes and a parallel election held by opposition groups.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The longest-serving journalist with the BBC Somali Service, Abdirizakh Haji Mohamed Siraad, passed away Sunday night at a hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland, his family confirmed.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland’s presidential election is set to take place on Monday in Kismayo, the interim capital of the Lower Jubba region, despite the federal government rejecting the legitimacy of the electoral process.

Kenyan authorities have failed to ensure justice for the killing of at least 31 people and other abuses by the police during protests throughout the country from March to July 2023, Amnesty International Kenya and Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Over a year later, investigations have not been finalized and not a single police officer or government official has been prosecuted for the killings or other serious rights violations.

Ruben Amorim did not react as Manchester United scored after just 81 seconds of his first game in charge. Instead the new head coach stood motionless on the touchline as if nothing of note had just happened.

China launched two high-resolution radar satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has denied reports claiming its police component is involved in organizing elections in Jubbaland State.

The arrivals took place at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday and Friday, with 40 individuals arriving on Thursday and another 23 on Friday. The operation was led by a multi-agency team spearheaded by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Rising waters from the Shabelle River have flooded multiple areas north of Beledweyne over the past two days, intensifying fears of widespread flooding in the Hiiran and Middle Shabelle regions.

Twenty-two people were killed after two boats carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, an official said Saturday.

Ethiopia has launched a national coffee platform to fully harness the potential of its coffee production and export by addressing challenges and effectively leveraging opportunities.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia officially signed the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its protocols during a Saturday ceremony in Mogadishu to tackle organized crime and enhance global security collaboration.

Mysterious Houthi-linked company duping men into joining Moscow’s war machine

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Lower House of Parliament approved electoral Law on Saturday, marking a significant step toward implementing one-person, one-vote elections nationwide.

Kismayo (HOL) — At least one security officer was killed and two others injured on Saturday in a gunfight between Jubbaland police and security guards for presidential candidate Senator Ilyas Baddel Gabose in Kismayo.

A team from Kenya's Elite Special Operations Group (SOG) conducted a meticulously planned, intelligence-driven operation in the Najo area. Police said the decisive action marks yet another victory in the squad’s unwavering mission to safeguard the nation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Traditional elders from the Abgaal and Hawaadle clans called for an immediate ceasefire on Friday following deadly clashes between clan militias over grazing land in Somalia's Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions.

“All we seek is a safe place, but unfortunately we found ourselves in another war.”

MUNICH: A second-half Harry Kane hat-trick took Bayern Munich to a 3-0 home win over Augsburg on Friday, sending them eight clear atop the table ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and several prominent politicians attended a remembrance and prayer ceremony in Mogadishu on Friday, honoring the life and legacy of former Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo.

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.