Mogadishu (HOL) – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, met with Sudan's Ambassador to Somalia, Ammar Ahmed Babiker, on Tuesday to discuss strengthening collaboration between the two nations.

Security forces in Somalia repulsed an attack by Islamic State suicide bombers on a military base in the northeastern region of Puntland on Tuesday, the local state broadcaster and a military official said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Burundi has accused Somalia of betrayal and ingratitude after being excluded from the list of countries permitted to contribute troops to the new African Union mission for peace restoration in Somalia, known as AUSSOM. The decision comes as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) concludes its mandate at the end of December.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Luul Jeylaani Ali, one of Somalia’s most celebrated singers and a cherished icon of Somali music, has passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She died on Monday night after battling a long illness, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of Somali music and culture.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland Deputy Speaker Mohamed Shire Baari narrowly survived an attack by Islamic State militants in the Dharjaale area of Bari region on Tuesday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Johann Rupert has emerged as Africa’s wealthiest individual in 2024, overtaking Aliko Dangote. Rupert’s fortune surged to $14.3 billion this year, up $1.9 billion, thanks to his leadership of Richemont, a global luxury goods conglomerate. Conversely, Dangote, valued at $13.4 billion, saw his net worth decrease due to Nigeria’s economic struggles and the depreciation of the naira.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces struck multiple Al-Shabaab strongholds in the Lower Shabelle region on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Information issued a stern warning Monday against individuals using social media to incite clan-based violence, as deadly inter-clan conflicts across several regions in the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has placed Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin, Commander of the Somali Navy and Coast Guard, under house arrest amid an investigation into alleged corruption charges.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Monday pledged swift justice for those responsible for the killing of six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in the El-Baraf district of Middle Shabelle region, describing the act as «monstrous» and «unprecedented» in Somali culture.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali religious clerics have urged an end to the ongoing deadly clan conflicts across the country and strongly condemned the recent killing of six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in the El-Baraf district of the Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces conducted a large-scale operation early Monday morning, demolishing homes in the Buula Weekiyo neighbourhood of Mogadishu’s Hamar Jajab district, citing the land as public property. The move has drawn sharp criticism from residents, advocacy groups, and observers, spotlighting ongoing tensions over land governance in Somalia.

A truck packed with passengers plunged into a river in Sidama state, regional authorities said.

immy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away today at the age of 100. His presidency from 1977 to 1981 coincided with significant international events that shaped U.S. foreign policy during a complex era of the Cold War.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Sunday at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti to discuss regional security, political developments, and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Security Minister General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag announced the federal government's intention to conduct one-person, one-vote elections in several districts of Jubbaland State, including the interim capital, Kismayo, by 2026.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least 11 people, including civilians, have been killed and 20 others injured in renewed clan conflicts in the western Mudug region over the past two days.

A new report from the African Narratives think tank reveals that a recent reconciliation agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, brokered by Turkey, is forcing Egypt to re-evaluate its strategic position in the Horn of Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Tanzania have agreed to restore direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam, a pivotal step in fostering trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two nations.

US rejects novel financing model for peacekeeping mission.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and France’s President Emmanuel Macron have stressed the need to initiate a comprehensive political process that includes all segments of the Syrian population.

Kenyan President William Ruto has promised to stop abductions of government critics, in an apparent change of stance for a leader who has previously called the wave of disappearances “fake news.”

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Saturday following an official invitation from Djiboutian President Ismael Omar Guelleh.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government on Saturday urged community leaders to take decisive action to end a series of deadly inter-clan conflicts that have erupted in several parts of the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) —Three Somali men have been recognized in New African magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential Africans of 2024. The prestigious list, which celebrates individuals making transformative contributions to the continent, includes a celebrated Somali filmmaker and two prominent climate advocates from Kenya.

Hussain Bisad, who has had health problems, says government should do more for people with physical or mental illness

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hirshabelle State has suspended the district commissioner of El Baraf following the ambush and killing of six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in what officials have described as a clan-related attack.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a shift in Somalia's security landscape as the country takes greater control over its stability. Resolution 2767 (2024), adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention by the United States, replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This new mission is set to begin in January 2025, with operations concluding by June 2025.

KAMPALA, Uganda — Somalia’s U-17 football team celebrated a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Sudan on Friday, clinching third place in the CECAFA qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The thrilling encounter at Nakivubo Hamz Stadium ended 2-2 after regular time, showcasing the resilience and determination of the Somali side.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Rotana, the internationally renowned hotel management company, has announced plans to construct the first five-star hotel in Somalia, marking a major economic and urban development milestone.

Nairobi, kenya — Kenyan rights groups, lawyers and politicians voiced grave concern Friday over a fresh spate of abductions targeting government critics.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has denounced the killing of six Somali National Army soldiers and their driver in the El-Baraf district of Middle Shabelle, calling it a tragic reflection of the country's political and social challenges.

Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League on Friday after a 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro convened a high-level consultation meeting with former presidents, vice presidents, and a parliamentary speaker on Friday to address pressing political and security issues.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland and the Ethiopian government have reached an agreement to address the recent deadly conflict in the Dacawaley area of Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, which has killed nearly 50 people over the past two weeks.