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.

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.