Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag met with traditional elders, youth, and women's organizations in Garbaharey district, Gedo region, on Sunday to rally support for the federal government's plan to implement a one-person, one-vote electoral system.

Police confirmed that Kimwere, alongside another suspect, 27-year-old Samson Mwendwa John, was transferred from Nguni Police Station to Iftin Police Station on the same day. Both suspects bore injuries from the alleged mob attack and were admitted to Garissa Provincial Referral Hospital for treatment.

Authorities are looking into whether previous warnings about the suspected Magdeburg Christmas market attacker were handled properly.

Two Somali fishermen wearing big scarves over their heads to hide their faces glance around furtively as they walk into the room for a secret meeting to tell me why they have recently decided to become gun-wielding pirates - in search of million-dollar ransoms.

A joint team of police from the Special Operations Group, those from the Border Patrol Unit and those from Kotulo were on patrol on the route following reports there were al Shabaab militants operating there.

Ottawa's police chief says rebuilding the service's «fractured» relationship with the city's Somali community is a top priority following the conclusion of a coroner's inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi.

The jury in the Abdirahman Abdi coroner's inquest has called on the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) to rethink how it responds to calls about people in crisis, among a number of other desired changes.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Abdirizak Omar Mohamed, Somalia’s recently dismissed Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, has linked his removal to disagreements with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over addressing long-standing grievances from Hiiraan residents toward the Hirshabelle administration.

Michael Shearer speaks with Amani Bayo to discuss the experience that some Somali Americans have faced as youth in Columbus.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissing and appointing key ministers in a decree issued on Sunday.

Garowe (HOL) – At least two people were killed, and a dozen were injured in a clash between clan militias in the Harfo district, Mudug region, on Saturday, residents reported.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has called for dialogue to resolve ongoing conflicts with SSC-Khatumo forces in the contested Sool and Sanaag regions.

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubbaland State First Vice President Mahmoud Sayid Adan has accused the federal government of meddling in Jubbaland's affairs, particularly in the contentious Gedo region.

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — French President Emmanuel Macron said his country supports Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea through discussion and respecting international laws and neighboring countries.

Rwanda officially hands over the leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to Somalia

Somalia beat Sudan 1-0 to book a place in the semifinals of the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Central-East zone qualifiers.

The 4th Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee (TTBC) meeting, involving Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan, was held from December 17 - 19 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala. The meeting aimed to track progress on decisions made in earlier sessions in December 2019, September 2021, and December 2021. Key objectives included revising work plans and budgets for establishing the tri-junction and agreeing on a start date for reaffirming the boundary point.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state President Said Abdullahi Deni announced plans to introduce a new regional currency by the beginning of 2025 to boost the state’s economy.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his administration's commitment to enabling Somali citizens to elect their federal and regional leaders directly by 2026.

Jigjiga (HOL) – Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs Deputy Chair, Fetih Mahdi, has commended the recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to end a year-long diplomatic dispute.

Jigjiga (HOL) – Several members of the Somali Regional State forces in Ethiopia were killed and others wounded following clashes with gunmen in the Dacawaley area of the Faafan region on Friday.

The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has announced its readiness to host a US military base in the strategic port city of Berbera, provided such an arrangement aligns with the mutual interests of both nations.

The Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari, delivered an official message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Friday.

Trump’s entourage is pushing for the US to recognise Somaliland, with Senate committee leadership also favouring the breakaway province.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The ongoing fighting between Somaliland troops and SSC-Khatumo forces in Erigavo town, Sanag region, has displaced nearly 43,000 people and killed several people, including children, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported on Tuesday.

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.