Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre, and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame have issued a strong warning to business people and individuals about acquiring public land in Mogadishu.

A Chinese medical team from Tianjin Eye Hospital on Friday officially launched a free cataract surgery campaign at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland government has accused the Somali federal government of meddling in livestock exports through the Berbera port, claiming that tax revenues from the trade are being directed to the Somali Ministry of Finance.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government has initiated steps to strengthen diplomatic relations with Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the cost of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, setting the price at $4,604 per pilgrim. The price marks a modest increase from last year due to rising travel and accommodation costs in Saudi Arabia, sparking renewed concerns about affordability for many Somali pilgrims.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has officially joined the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term, a move lauded as a step in elevating the country's global standing. At a flag-raising ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York, Somalia was celebrated alongside four other newly elected members: Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama.

Muna Abdulahi talks strategy, community and leveraging cultural stereotypes in season two of the show, where she competed for a $154,000 prize.

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. government has announced a $28 million contribution to fund the first year of two five-year projects to boost resilience and food security in Somalia, U.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley revealed during a press conference in Mogadishu.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Monmouth’s Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) opener saw yet another dazzling performance from Abdi Bashir Jr., who poured in 31 points to lead the Hawks to a resounding 78-56 victory over the Stony Brook Seawolves on Thursday night. The win marks a turning point for Monmouth (3-11, 1-0 CAA), as they move into conference play with renewed confidence.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has opened a tender for a 10-megawatt solar power plant integrated with a 20-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system.

Mogadishu (HOL) — British MP Sir Gavin Williamson has renewed calls for the United Kingdom to recognize Somaliland as an independent state following a meeting with Somaliland’s newly elected President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullah, in Hargeisa on Friday. The meeting also included the Minister of the Somaliland Presidency and the President’s Chief of Staff.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has urged the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to increase its political and security support to all Federal Member States (FMSs) in the fight against terrorism.

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) – 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.