Mogadishu (HOL) – A member of the Bardale District Council, Abdilwahab Mohamed Daqare was fatally shot near his home in Baidoa on Tuesday night by unidentified gunmen.

Turkey has detained nine people, including the owner of the hotel, in connection with a deadly fire that claimed the lives of 76 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in western Turkey, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said early Wednesday.

The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Union for Peace and Development (UPD) party, led by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has expressed support for the newly announced registration process for political organizations despite opposition from leaders in Puntland and Jubbaland states.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has criticized the ruling leadership for pursuing constitutional amendments and elections that exclude Puntland, Jubaland, and key political stakeholders, calling the actions a threat to national unity and stability.

During the first six-week phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreed last week, Hamas is to release 33 hostages in total, with at least three hostages released each week. In turn, Israel will release 30 Palestinians from prison for each Israeli civilian Hamas releases, and 50 for each soldier.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, commended the recent ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.

President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term in office, signaling a significant transformation in the U.S. government that is anticipated to have far-reaching effects on American society and the global community.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia's National Electoral Commission and Boundaries announced Monday the opening of registration for political organizations ahead of the upcoming one-person, one-vote election.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met Sunday President of the European Council Antonio Costa in Brussels who valued the role played by President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi in brokering the Gaza ceasefire agreement and in establishing peace and stability in the Middle East, noting that Egypt is a key partner of the EU.

Garowe (HOL) – At least six members of Puntland's security forces were killed on Monday morning in a roadside explosion in the Bari region, according to local residents.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government has denied reports claiming it summoned its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle after a Kenya-registered aircraft entered Somali airspace without authorization on January 18 and transported Jubbaland leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam «Madobe» to Nairobi.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud inspected the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Mogadishu on Sunday as part of efforts to increase the country’s security strategy.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has pledged to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and Djibouti to improve Somaliland's economic development, security, and regional cooperation.

Manchester United’s season lurched further into turmoil Sunday after a 3-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League.

TikTok said it was restoring service to users in the United States after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban that US President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.

Galkacyo (HOL) - Regional forces from Puntland and Galmudug have separated two armed militias that exchanged gunfire in Galkayo’s Garsoor neighbourhood, located in the capital of the Mudug region on Saturday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, supported by local residents, intercepted a vehicle carrying 13 AK-47 rifles intended for the Al-Shabaab militant group during a planned operation near Beledweyne on Saturday, military officials confirmed.

Bosaso (HOL) – Puntland regional administration has rejected food aid dispatched by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) for drought and conflict-affected communities in Puntland, citing concerns over the aid's legitimacy and distribution process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kenya confirmed two more cases of mpox on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 33.

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.

Kenya's economy is projected to grow by 5.3 percent in 2025, according to the National Treasury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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