Mogadishu (HOL) — Against a backdrop of droughts, poverty, and political fragility, Somalia's economy is showing signs of resilience, with notable progress in key sectors, according to the «State of the Economy» report from the National Economic Council.

To some people, the new year is an opportunity to start a new chapter or hang a new calendar. To others, it’s just another day when rent is due. For many Somali Americans, New Year’s Day is also their birthday.

The diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia that had led to tense regional relations has been resolved, Somalia's foreign minister says.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has emerged as a global leader in preserving and studying the Somali language, combining rigorous academic research with cultural preservation efforts. Swedish instructors, alongside Somali scholars, are decoding the language's rich history and structure, ensuring its legacy endures.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has airlifted soldiers wounded in Tuesday's Islamic State (ISIS) suicide attack in the Bari region to Ethiopia for urgent medical treatment.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Defense Minister, Engineer Aisha Mohammed, held high-level meetings in Mogadishu on Thursday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs.

A huge, red-hot object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village on Monday afternoon according to local residents cited by the country’s national broadcaster, prompting an immediate investigation by the national space agency.

The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have signed a USD 700 million loan agreement to support the implementation of the Financial Sector Strengthening Project on Tuesday 31st December 2024, which aims to enhance the stability and sustainability of Ethiopia’s financial sector.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the country’s official assumption of its seat on the United Nations Security Council with a celebratory event at its headquarters in Mogadishu on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali military court has issued arrest warrants for 14 individuals accused of killing six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in a clan revenge attack in El-Baraf district, Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — As violence and displacement surge in Erigavo, the Warsangeli clan gathered in El Buh to issue a rallying call for unity and self-defense. Under the leadership of Sultan Said Sultan Abdulsalan, clan leaders resolved to safeguard their people and lands, marking a decisive response to the region's deepening crisis.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has approved two appointments during its latest meeting.

Beledweyne (HOL) – Traditional elders from the Hawadle and Abgal clans reached an agreement on Thursday to bury the six federal government soldiers killed in a clan revenge attack in El-Baraf district, Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has officially reclaimed its seat on the United Nations Security Council, marking the first time in over half a century that the East African nation will serve as a non-permanent member. The two-year term, which began on January 1, 2025, is a historic milestone in Somalia's ongoing efforts to reestablish itself as a significant player on the global stage.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The future of U.S. military operations in Somalia hangs in the balance as the Trump administration reconsiders its strategic footprint in the country. With insurgent violence persisting and Somalia's stability at stake, this decision could reverberate across Africa and beyond.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya has taken delivery of six Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), signalling a major advancement in its counterterrorism strategy. The acquisition is part of Kenya’s broader efforts to modernize its military and address the persistent threat posed by Al-Shabaab militants operating along its borders.

Ethiopia's expanding economic ambitions have intensified its pursuit of seaport access, transitioning its focus from Eritrean and Djiboutian ports to Somali ones. This shift has heightened Somalia's sovereignty concerns, particularly given Ethiopia’s actions, such as its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Somaliland, and its broader geopolitical aspirations.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has officially ended the deployment of Burundian troops in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), effective January 1, 2025.

The Islamic State group has doubled its presence in Somalia in recent months due to an influence of foreign fighters, many of them coming from countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to the United Nations.

Mogadishu (HOL) —The deadly clashes in Da'awaley, Faafan region, continue to stoke tensions between Ethiopia's Somali Regional State and Somaliland, as leaders from both sides trade accusations over responsibility for the violence that left dozens dead and displaced scores.

Bashir Ahmed has just one memory about moving into his family's new Columbus apartment 16 years ago: the sounds of police sirens and gunfire.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe affirmed that the federal government is committed to ensuring justice for the six soldiers brutally killed in El-Baraf district, Middle Shabelle region.

A new Africa Union (AU) mission took the helm in Somalia on New Year’s Day despite uncertainty over the final list of countries contributing troops.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Somali army chief General Odawa Yusuf Rage visited Somali National Army (SNA) forces stationed in El-Dher district, Galgadud region, on Tuesday, just days after troops in the area protested the killing of six SNA soldiers in the El-Baraf district of the Middle Shabelle region.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Galmudug Regional State President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor has denounced the ongoing deadly clan conflicts in parts of Somalia, accusing al-Shabab militants and similar groups of fueling the violence.

Plagued by decades of political unrest and extreme weather events more and more Somalis are seeking to emigrate. Many of them hope to journey to the French Overseas Territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to escape from poverty and persecution. French authorities estimate that there are over 100,000 migrants living in Mayotte now.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Hosh announced Tuesday that Puntland will rejoin negotiations for the country's electoral process amid a political standoff between the federal government and Puntland leaders.

Dozens of protesters have been arrested in Kenya during nationwide clashes between police and demonstrators, according to rights groups, as anger swells over a wave of alleged abductions of government critics.

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.