Ambassador Ashraf Swelam, assistant foreign minister for African Organizations and Assemblies, reiterated on Thursday Egypt’s unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and stability during the ministerial meeting of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC).

Jowhar (HOL) – Al-Shabab militants launched a deadly attack on a Somali government military base in Hawadley area, Middle Shabelle region, early Friday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkish fishermen are set to operate in Somali waters under a new bilateral agreement, a move that highlights deepening ties between the two nations but raises questions about its impact on Somalia's marine conservation efforts.

The Somali government is “open” to a potential role for Ethiopian troops in an African Union mission scheduled to take over peacekeeping operations in the country next month.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel in late November off the coast of Puntland have escalated their ransom demand to $10 million, citing the ship's alleged illegal fishing activities in Somali waters. The 18-member crew remains unharmed, but the incident has reignited concerns about the resurgence of piracy in the region.

Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3 to set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool on a night of horrific goalkeeping howlers and defensive mistakes.

Baidoa (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre arrived in Baidoa on Thursday to join Southwest State in celebrating its 6th anniversary.

In a library in Somaliland, Hafsa Omer presses play on a small cassette player. The sound of a Somali lute interwoven with a woman's soft singing fills the room.

Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia – In a significant step toward addressing internal displacement, the Somali regional authorities have successfully relocated 524 households, comprising of 2,570 individuals, from the overcrowded Qoloji IDP sites to a new settlement in Bayahow, Somali Region. This milestone, achieved through a collaboration between the Somali Regional Disaster Risk Management Bureau (DRMB), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other partners, is part of the country’s Durable Solutions Initiative (DSI).

For months a spat between Somalia and Ethiopia had been creeping towards a crisis. In June Somalia threatened to expel all of Ethiopia’s troops from its territory, where they have long spearheaded the regional fight against al-Shabab, a jihadist group.

With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support

Hargeisa (HOL) – The bodies of Huda Ahmed Farah and Hamse Ahmed Yusuf were discovered Thursday morning inside a luxury car in Hargeisa’s Shabab neighbourhood.

Dhusamareb (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with Galmudug regional forces and local residents, intercepted two vehicles suspected of transporting fuel and other supplies to the al-Shabab militant group, officials confirmed Thursday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Twenty-eight-year-old assistant nurse Nimo Bashir Daud had nearly finished her day when she boarded a bus home late Sunday, just as she had done countless times before. On this night, only a short walk through a wooded path separated her from her apartment in a quiet suburb north of Stockholm.

Nadia Mohamed was elected mayor a month after the Oct. 7 attack inflamed relations between Jews and Muslims. The story in St. Louis Park is how it hasn’t been a story.

The jury in the coroner's inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi has declared the Somali-Canadian man's 2016 death after his violent arrest by Ottawa police a homicide. In the context of a coroner's inquest, homicide does not carry any legal blame. (Jamie Hopkins/CBC)

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) - The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has issued a public warning against any dealings with Hassan Ali Mohamed, commonly known as Hassan Afgoye, a senior leader of the al-Shabaab group.

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.