Somalia



Somalia launches National ID Card printing to enhance citizen services

Mogadishu (HOL) - The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the official launch of Somalia’s National ID Card printing to empower citizens and improve access to essential services and rights.

Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe departs for Kenya to meet with international partners

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe departed for Kenya on Saturday morning aboard a private plane, marking his first trip since his re-election as president of Jubaland—a result the Somali federal government has refused to recogn
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Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe departs for Kenya to meet with international partners

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe departed for Kenya on Saturday morning aboard a private plane, marking his first trip since his re-election as president of Jubaland—a result the Somali federal government has refused to recognize.

Inter-clan conflict erupts on Hiiran-Middle Shabelle border

Mogadishu (HOL) – Several people have reportedly been killed and injured in a violent clash between two clan militias from the Hawadle and Abgaal clans along the border of Hiiran and Middle Shabelle regions in Hirshabelle State.
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Inter-clan conflict erupts on Hiiran-Middle Shabelle border

Mogadishu (HOL) – Several people have reportedly been killed and injured in a violent clash between two clan militias from the Hawadle and Abgaal clans along the border of Hiiran and Middle Shabelle regions in Hirshabelle State.

Former Somali President warns against one-sided election, calls for dialogue

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has cautioned the federal government against proceeding with a unilateral election, urging dialogue to address ongoing electoral disagreements.
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Former Somali President warns against one-sided election, calls for dialogue

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has cautioned the federal government against proceeding with a unilateral election, urging dialogue to address ongoing electoral disagreements.

Possible reforms and challenges of the Somali Legal System

Now standing the current political instability, volatile security, widespread corruption, and lack of resource, seeking changes that unifies legal frameworks, enhances judicial independence, and increases access to justice would require immense political w
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Possible reforms and challenges of the Somali Legal System

Now standing the current political instability, volatile security, widespread corruption, and lack of resource, seeking changes that unifies legal frameworks, enhances judicial independence, and increases access to justice would require immense political will power. The current stagnant situation can be changed only by aligning our valued religious beliefs, customary laws, and the formal legal process in a gradual but consistent way.

Somali Justice Minister criticizes opposition over election stance

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Moalim, has accused opposition groups of obstructing laws passed by the government and parliament, particularly those related to the country’s electoral process.
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Somali Justice Minister criticizes opposition over election stance

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Moalim, has accused opposition groups of obstructing laws passed by the government and parliament, particularly those related to the country’s electoral process.

Somaliland detains pro-unity activists, raising questions about political reforms

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government has arrested multiple youth activists and journalists advocating Somali unity, rekindling fears of continued political repression despite a change in leadership.
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Somaliland detains pro-unity activists, raising questions about political reforms

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government has arrested multiple youth activists and journalists advocating Somali unity, rekindling fears of continued political repression despite a change in leadership.

WATCH: Netflix’s ‘Surviving Black Hawk Down’ revisits 1993 Mogadishu battle

Hargeisa (HOL) — On February 10, Netflix will debut Surviving Black Hawk Down, a three-part docuseries that revisits the harrowing events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, a watershed moment in modern history immortalized by Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-wi
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WATCH: Netflix’s ‘Surviving Black Hawk Down’ revisits 1993 Mogadishu battle

Hargeisa (HOL) — On February 10, Netflix will debut Surviving Black Hawk Down, a three-part docuseries that revisits the harrowing events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, a watershed moment in modern history immortalized by Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning 2001 film Black Hawk Down. Produced by RSA Films and directed by Jack MacInnes, the series sheds new light on one of the deadliest urban battles in recent history through a lens of unfiltered authenticity.

Memories and sense of belonging in Buuloburte

2025 started with a weeklong trip to my hometown, Buuloburte. The last time I was in the town was in August 2023, when I took leave from work and stayed for a week. This time, I accompanied my mother, who had stayed with me in Mogadishu for over a month and w
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Memories and sense of belonging in Buuloburte

2025 started with a weeklong trip to my hometown, Buuloburte. The last time I was in the town was in August 2023, when I took leave from work and stayed for a week. This time, I accompanied my mother, who had stayed with me in Mogadishu for over a month and was now returning home.

Somaliland detains pro-unity activists. raising questions about political reforms

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government has arrested multiple youth activists and journalists advocating Somali unity, rekindling fears of continued political repression despite a change in leadership.
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Somaliland detains pro-unity activists. raising questions about political reforms

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government has arrested multiple youth activists and journalists advocating Somali unity, rekindling fears of continued political repression despite a change in leadership.

Yellowfin tuna stocks threatened as illegal fishing costs Somalia $300 million annually

Mogadishu (HOL) — A new report from ENACT Africa, an EU program dedicated to combating transnational organized crime across the continent, has revealed how illegal fishing devastates Somalia’s fisheries, threatens the nation’s yellowfin tuna stocks, an
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Yellowfin tuna stocks threatened as illegal fishing costs Somalia $300 million annually

Mogadishu (HOL) — A new report from ENACT Africa, an EU program dedicated to combating transnational organized crime across the continent, has revealed how illegal fishing devastates Somalia’s fisheries, threatens the nation’s yellowfin tuna stocks, and exposes critical weaknesses in maritime governance.

Three Ugandan officers face charges over Somalia helicopter crash

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three senior officers from Uganda's People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged with negligence following a military helicopter crash in Somalia in September 2024. The incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Mogadishu, inv
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Three Ugandan officers face charges over Somalia helicopter crash

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three senior officers from Uganda's People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged with negligence following a military helicopter crash in Somalia in September 2024. The incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Mogadishu, involved a chopper deployed under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and left four peacekeepers injured but alive.

Supreme Court says TikTok can be banned in the US, leaving its future in limbo

(CNN) —The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular app’s owners that claimed the ban violated the First Amendment.
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Supreme Court says TikTok can be banned in the US, leaving its future in limbo

(CNN) —The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular app’s owners that claimed the ban violated the First Amendment.

Somaliland and Ethiopia discuss strengthening military cooperation

Hargeisa (HOL) – Officials from Somaliland and Ethiopia met in Hargeisa on Thursday to discuss enhancing military and security cooperation between the two sides.
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Somaliland and Ethiopia discuss strengthening military cooperation

Hargeisa (HOL) – Officials from Somaliland and Ethiopia met in Hargeisa on Thursday to discuss enhancing military and security cooperation between the two sides.

Somali Prime Minister calls for unity to eradicate Al-Shabaab and ISIS

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has renewed his appeal for national unity in the fight against Al-Shabaab and ISIS, emphasizing their significant threat to the security, lives, and property of Somali citizens.
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Somali Prime Minister calls for unity to eradicate Al-Shabaab and ISIS

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has renewed his appeal for national unity in the fight against Al-Shabaab and ISIS, emphasizing their significant threat to the security, lives, and property of Somali citizens.

Somaliland President orders strict revenue management and transparency

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro has directed all government ministries and agencies to transfer collected revenue to the Ministry of Finance to increase transparency and accountability in financial operations.
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Somaliland President orders strict revenue management and transparency

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro has directed all government ministries and agencies to transfer collected revenue to the Ministry of Finance to increase transparency and accountability in financial operations.

Walifanya matanga: KDF soldier declared dead contacts family after 9 years

Uasin Gishu- A family in Maili Nne, Eldoret, can now breathe a sigh of relief after learning that their relative, a Kenya Defence Forces officer Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim, who was presumed dead nine years ago, is alive.
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Walifanya matanga: KDF soldier declared dead contacts family after 9 years

Uasin Gishu- A family in Maili Nne, Eldoret, can now breathe a sigh of relief after learning that their relative, a Kenya Defence Forces officer Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim, who was presumed dead nine years ago, is alive.

South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya

South Sudan's government delegation will arrive in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, on Saturday to resume negotiations aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the world's youngest nation.
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South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya

South Sudan's government delegation will arrive in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, on Saturday to resume negotiations aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the world's youngest nation.

Australia pursues East African partnerships for creative cultural projects

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Australian High Commission in Kenya has issued an open call for arts and creative organizations in East Africa to collaborate on cultural projects that strengthen ties with Australia’s vibrant creative sector. The partnership progra
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Australia pursues East African partnerships for creative cultural projects

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Australian High Commission in Kenya has issued an open call for arts and creative organizations in East Africa to collaborate on cultural projects that strengthen ties with Australia’s vibrant creative sector. The partnership program targets organizations in Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, with projects set to run between February and July 2025.

Kismayo woman arrested for fatally poisoning ex-husband with pesticide

Kismayo (HOL) — A Kismayo woman was arrested by police for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband, Abdullahi Abdirahman Abukar, with a toxic substance. The murder occurred in the Farjano neighbourhood of Kismayo, where Abdullahi died after consuming a drink la
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Kismayo woman arrested for fatally poisoning ex-husband with pesticide

Kismayo (HOL) — A Kismayo woman was arrested by police for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband, Abdullahi Abdirahman Abukar, with a toxic substance. The murder occurred in the Farjano neighbourhood of Kismayo, where Abdullahi died after consuming a drink laced with poison.

Puntland rejects PM's praise, calls for federal backing in fight against ISIS

Kismayo (HOL) — Puntland has rejected comments made by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, who recently praised Puntland’s military forces for their operations in the Bari region as they are engaged in combat against ISIS.
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Puntland rejects PM's praise, calls for federal backing in fight against ISIS

Kismayo (HOL) — Puntland has rejected comments made by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, who recently praised Puntland’s military forces for their operations in the Bari region as they are engaged in combat against ISIS.

Somali President welcomes Gaza ceasefire amid calls for humanitarian aid

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, praising the mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in securing the deal.
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Somali President welcomes Gaza ceasefire amid calls for humanitarian aid

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, praising the mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in securing the deal.

Somalia and Ukraine explore stronger diplomatic ties

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing
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Somalia and Ukraine explore stronger diplomatic ties

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two nations.

Israeli attacks kill at least 80 in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced

Israeli forces have killed at least 82 people in Gaza, medical sources told Al Jazeera, including at least 30 people in Gaza City in the hours since Hamas and Israel announced they had reached a ceasefire agreement.
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Israeli attacks kill at least 80 in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced

Israeli forces have killed at least 82 people in Gaza, medical sources told Al Jazeera, including at least 30 people in Gaza City in the hours since Hamas and Israel announced they had reached a ceasefire agreement.

Kenyan minister says son was abducted by intelligence service

A Kenyan cabinet minister said his son's abduction during last year's anti-government protests was carried out by the National Intelligence Service and that his son was released after President William Ruto personally intervened.
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Kenyan minister says son was abducted by intelligence service

A Kenyan cabinet minister said his son's abduction during last year's anti-government protests was carried out by the National Intelligence Service and that his son was released after President William Ruto personally intervened.

Somalia's Foreign Minister meets Kenyan Deputy President to strengthen bilateral relations

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held discussions with Kenya's Deputy President, Professor Kithure Kindiki, at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday.
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Somalia's Foreign Minister meets Kenyan Deputy President to strengthen bilateral relations

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held discussions with Kenya's Deputy President, Professor Kithure Kindiki, at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday.

Toyota pick-up trucks: The unexpected war machines of modern conflicts

The presence of Toyota vehicles in conflict-struck zones around the globe, particularly in the Middle East, the African continent, and many parts of western Asia – i.e. Afghanistan, has drawn much attention to be analyzed. Such vehicles, particularly the To
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Toyota pick-up trucks: The unexpected war machines of modern conflicts

The presence of Toyota vehicles in conflict-struck zones around the globe, particularly in the Middle East, the African continent, and many parts of western Asia – i.e. Afghanistan, has drawn much attention to be analyzed. Such vehicles, particularly the Toyota Hilux, are inextricably associated with violence when it comes to warzone transport vessels for insurgents and other violent extremists. Understanding this relationship can be attributed to a few key principles in hardware conflict dynamics: practicality, durability, availability, and geopolitical subtleties.

‘We’re not pirates’, say hijackers who seized Chinese ship off Somali coast

Mogadishu, Somalia – Liban Hassan* has spent most of his adult life fishing off Somalia’s northeast coast – often finding himself with a net in hand navigating waters near the town of Eyl in Puntland state, where he grew up.
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‘We’re not pirates’, say hijackers who seized Chinese ship off Somali coast

Mogadishu, Somalia – Liban Hassan* has spent most of his adult life fishing off Somalia’s northeast coast – often finding himself with a net in hand navigating waters near the town of Eyl in Puntland state, where he grew up.

Saudi Arabia pledges funding for major development projects in Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Saudi Arabia have entered an agreement to advance development initiatives funded by Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia pledges funding for major development projects in Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Saudi Arabia have entered an agreement to advance development initiatives funded by Saudi Arabia.

Somaliland launches anti-drug campaign to combat trafficking and abuse

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland has launched a nationwide three-week campaign to combat drug trafficking, targeting smugglers, distributors, and users. The initiative, led by the Somaliland police in collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and loc
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Somaliland launches anti-drug campaign to combat trafficking and abuse

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland has launched a nationwide three-week campaign to combat drug trafficking, targeting smugglers, distributors, and users. The initiative, led by the Somaliland police in collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and local clerics, underscores the government's determination to address the growing narcotics crisis.

Puntland forces seize explosive ISIS drones in major tactical victory over ISIS militants

Galkayo (HOL) — Puntland forces have seized eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during an operation in the Cal Miskaad Mountains.
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Puntland forces seize explosive ISIS drones in major tactical victory over ISIS militants

Galkayo (HOL) — Puntland forces have seized eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during an operation in the Cal Miskaad Mountains.

Somalia’s foreign minister urges opposition to back one-person, one-vote elections

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has called on opposition leaders to prepare for one-person, one-vote elections, pushing back against criticism voiced during a press conference held Tuesday by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahm
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Somalia’s foreign minister urges opposition to back one-person, one-vote elections

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has called on opposition leaders to prepare for one-person, one-vote elections, pushing back against criticism voiced during a press conference held Tuesday by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, MP Abdirahman Abdishakur, and Senator Prof. Abdi Ismail Samatar.

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