Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has confirmed that Turkey will establish a satellite launch base in Somalia, advancing Ankara's ambitions for long-range missile testing and space exploration while cementing its growing ties with the Horn of Africa nation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has ramped up its mission to rescue and repatriate citizens trapped in Libya's nightmarish trafficking network. The latest operation brought 147 Somali migrants home, including 31 who landed in Hargeisa and 116 who continued to Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A new report from the SIDRA Institute examines the recent Ankara Declaration between Ethiopia and Somalia, providing a legal analysis of the agreement's impact on maritime access and Somalia's sovereignty. Signed on December 12, 2024, the deal grants Ethiopia conditional access to Somali ports, while ensuring that Somali authorities maintain control over its maritime resources.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates have issued a $10 million ransom demand for a Chinese-owned fishing vessel and its 18 crew members, amplifying concerns about a resurgence of piracy in the waters off Puntland’s northeastern coast.

Somalia took the ambitious step of banning single-use plastic bags this year, but in a country with many economic challenges, it has proved hard to implement.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Security authorities in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have alerted the management of the Abubakar As-Sadique Islamic Center about credible threats targeting the mosque, reportedly originating from extremist groups. The threats, shared on social media, have led to heightened security measures and temporary suspensions of some educational activities at the mosque.

The Federal Court has granted judicial review of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) decision to refuse a Somali refugee’s application for permanent residence, ruling that the decision was unreasonable due to a failure to consider critical evidence.

Las Anod (HOL) – Intense fighting broke out on Tuesday afternoon between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo forces in a rural area of the southern Sanaag region, leaving both sides with heavy casualties.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The newly appointed Mogadishu mayor, Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, officially took office during a handover ceremony held on Tuesday at the local government headquarters in the Somali capital.

Hargeisa (HOL) – The Somaliland government has barred Liibaan Al-Adala, a prominent supporter of newly elected President Abdirahman Irro, from entering Hargeisa, sparking protests near the Hargeisa Airport.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Xue Bing, the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in Mogadishu on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral ties.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 143,500 people have been displaced across Somalia since January 2022 due to forced evictions, wiping out over $4.6 million in critical infrastructure, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

Mogadishu (HOL) — Dr. Ali Abdi Amalow, the former governor of Somalia’s Central Bank, who played a critical role in protecting the country’s financial assets during a period of political collapse, has died at the age of 82 in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday.

Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland says its deal to give Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for recognition as an independent state still stands.

The United Nations said it requires $1.42 billion to increase humanitarian actions in Somalia, where 5.98 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2025.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali forces have killed nearly 30 Al-Shabaab fighters, including senior commanders, in a major operation aimed at dismantling the militant group’s presence in Middle Shabelle, the Ministry of Defense announced on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) have condemned labour agreements between Somalia and Saudi Arabia, warning of systemic exploitation risks for Somali workers.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Republican-sponsored resolution seeking U.S. recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has been introduced in the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The proposal, H.R. 10402, submitted by Congressman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania on December 12, has sparked debate but faces steep odds of advancing in Congress.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Somaliland army forces and SSC-Khatumo forces in Erigavo, Sanag region.

The U.N. for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Sunday that it requires 1.42 billion U.S. dollars in 2025 to ramp up humanitarian operations in Somalia, where 5.98 million people are in need of assistance.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland regional administration transported Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers to Mogadishu on Sunday, marking the second group of captives sent back following last week's clashes in Raskamboni town, Lower Jubba region.

Three African politicians seeking to head the African Union detailed their plans on Friday for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade among other issues.

Las Anod (HOL — Intense clashes between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khatumo fighters in Erigavo town have continued for a second day, with residents reporting heavy casualties on both sides.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Deputy Prime Minister Saleh Ahmed Jama chaired a Council of Ministers meeting on Saturday night to discuss the ongoing revisions to the country's provisional constitution, focusing on Chapters 5 and 9.

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Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland intelligence forces on Saturday presented Ali Shidad Ayub, a suspected al-Shabab operative, accused of throwing a hand grenade at Kismayo Hospital.

Hargeisa (HOL)— Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro announced his Council of Ministers on Saturday, unveiling a 48-member cabinet shortly after his inauguration as the region's sixth president.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — At least eight people were killed and ten others wounded in a deadly inter-clan conflict on Friday in Harar Heyle, a rural area under the El-bur district of Galgadud region.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government announced plans to reevaluate its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia following the recent Somalia-Ethiopia agreement mediated by Turkey, which resolved a year-long diplomatic dispute over the MoU.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya has intensified security along its border with Somalia following violent clashes between Somali federal forces and Jubbaland troops in Raskambooni, a strategic town in the Lower Jubba region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government confirmed Thursday that the AUSSOM troop deployment plan was not part of the Ankara talks that resolved a year-long diplomatic dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia.

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday said it welcomed the accord reached by Somalia and Ethiopia to end regional tensions, sparked by Addis Ababa’s push for maritime access.

The EU on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the resolution of the dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, recognizing Türkiye's «important» role in the process.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama commended the Turkish-brokered agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia on Friday as a new step toward renewing diplomatic ties and promoting regional development.