Beledweyne (HOL) – A federal government delegation led by Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe and Minister of Petroleum Dahir Shire Mohamed has convened meetings in Beledweyne to accelerate efforts against the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Police forces in Mogadishu have detained 23 individuals accused of involvement in crimes including murder, injury, robbery, and drug trafficking.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Federal Minister of Interior Ali Yusuf Hoosh has sharply criticized Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni for what he described as a failure to effectively address the growing security threats in the region, particularly from ISIS.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi attended the Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9–11, 2025.

IGAD Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, today met with Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Somalia, on the margins of the AU CAADP Summit in Kampala.

Egypt’s Minister of Defence and Military Production Abdel Mageed Saqr discussed regional and international developments and their implications on Africa’s security with Somali counterpart Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and his delegation during their visit to Egypt on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday for bilateral discussions to re-enhance relations between the neighboring countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of Somaliland's Waddani party, has denied claims that he met secretly with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during a recent trip to Djibouti. His statement comes as protests erupted in Hargeisa, accusing Hirsi of undermining Somaliland's political standing.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egypt will host trilateral talks on Saturday involving Somalia and Eritrea as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional alliances and enhance security cooperation in the Horn of Africa, according to Egyptian media.

Galkayo (HOL) — Armed clan militiamen stormed the central prison in Galkayo early Friday morning, targeting the Puntland-administered section in an attempt to free inmates sentenced to death.

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favour of a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) in retaliation for its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Businessman Mohamed Abdi Afweyne, who had been detained in a Belgian prison for more than 10 years, returned to Mogadishu on Thursday after completing a sentence related to piracy charges filed by the Belgian government.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Two boys were injured in separate hyena attacks in the Dhagahyo Addo area of Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, highlighting the dangers posed by wildlife to rural communities in the region.

Before Ehtalow Zar’s students could sample the porridge their teacher had prepared for them, they had to answer a question.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Islamic State Somalia Province (ISS) executed its most sophisticated attack to date on December 31, targeting Puntland’s security forces and underscoring the evolving threat posed by extremist groups in the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A controversial directive by school authorities in Axum, Ethiopia, banning Muslim girls from wearing hijabs in schools, has forced over 159 students out of the classroom.

Wildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.

Real Madrid will play FC Barcelona in Sunday's final of the Spanish Supercup after beating Mallorca 3-0 in the second semifinal played in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Thursday.

Kismayo (HOL) – The Jubbaland State cabinet has accused Somalia’s federal government of diverting international humanitarian aid for vulnerable communities in Jubbaland to fund armed conflicts within the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has announced its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) for the 2025–2028 term, seeking to solidify its role in advancing peace and stability across Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Independent Electoral Commission announced on Thursday its plan to release a comprehensive schedule for the country's upcoming elections next week.

Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the country’s president, ending a power vacuum that lasted for more than two years.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland authorities have denied allegations by Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) that it delivered 200 tons of food aid to Bosaso, a key port city in the semi-autonomous region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government troops, working alongside local militias, have seized key territories in the Hiiraan region from Al-Shabaab militants. The operation marks a decisive victory in the nationwide campaign to dismantle the extremist group’s strongholds.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s passport has climbed to 102nd place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 35 destinations worldwide.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have clarified their policy on granting amnesty to surrendered ISIS fighters, including foreign nationals, amid an escalation in the region's fight against the militant group. It comes as the semi-autonomous state intensifies operations to root out ISIS from its mountainous strongholds in northeastern Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government is under intense scrutiny following allegations that it granted exclusive control over livestock exports to a foreign businessman. The decision, which lawmakers and traders claim undermines the livelihoods of millions, has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about the country’s economic sovereignty.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Three Somaliland fishermen missing at sea for nearly a month have been rescued off the coast of Djibouti, bringing relief to their families and communities after a harrowing 29-day ordeal.

According to its chief editor Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, Bilan Media gives Somali women «a space to work» and «real editorial power». Somalia's first female-only media outlet covers topics including climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, while also encouranging period education for young girls. However, it's not an easy industry for Somali women to work in. «You can get trapped [...] you can be attacked,» our guest explains. But this seems to make her even more determined: «It's the thing that we want to change [...] that people believe that women cannot do the hard work.» She spoke to us in Perspective.

Garowe (HOL) — Foreign members of the Islamic State group have surrendered to Puntland authorities, the state's Information Minister, Mahmoud Aided Dirir, announced on Tuesday.

The Health Ministry has allayed fears of the Human Metapneumovirus (HPMV) flu in Kenya following an outbreak in China.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) delivered 700 tons of food aid to Somalia on Wednesday to support families affected by severe drought across the Horn of Africa country, Anadolu Agency reports.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has granted legal licenses to three political parties—Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye—allowing them to remain official political entities for the next decade.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Farhiya Abdirahman, the wife of renowned Somali singer Dayax Dalnuurshe, died Tuesday night at a Mogadishu hospital after a brief illness, family sources confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 700 tons of food aid to Somalia to assist the ongoing drought-affected communities in the country.