Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has called for immediate dialogue to de-escalate tensions in Erigavo following recent clashes that have unsettled the normally restive city.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Dhulbahante and Warsangeli clans have declared a joint campaign to take control of Erigavo town from Somaliland, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing territorial dispute in northern Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — SSC Khaatumo forces claimed a major victory over Somaliland troops following intense fighting on Thursday in the contested Shangeed area, with both sides reporting heavy losses as the conflict in northern Somalia shows no signs of abating.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (HOL) — The Somali Students Association (SSA) at The Ohio State University will mark its 20th anniversary this Saturday with the sixth annual Somali Night, a vibrant cultural celebration that has grown to become a major event drawing attendees from across the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed met with James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss Somalia’s ongoing political challenges, particularly those linked to the upcoming elections.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s newly appointed nonresident ambassador to Tajikistan, Fathudin Ali Mohamed, presented his diplomatic credentials to President Emomali Rahmon during a formal ceremony in Dushanbe on Friday to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA) and allied local forces have officially taken control of Jicibow in the Hiiraan region after intense fighting with Al-Shabaab militants on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the credentials of eight newly appointed ambassadors during a Thursday ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, marking another step in Somalia’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships.

US President Donald Trump doubled down Thursday on his controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, insisting that the two countries will comply, despite their repeated rejections.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy fighting erupted early Thursday in the Shangeed area, located between Qorilugud and Buuhoodle, as Somaliland and SSC Khaatumo forces clashed in the latest flare-up of violence over disputed territories.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Federal Government has issued a warning to local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), ordering them to cease any cooperation, whether direct or indirect, with militant groups Al-Shabaab and Daesh or face immediate suspension and legal consequences.

Beledweyne (HOL) — A Somali National Army soldier was shot and killed Wednesday night in Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiiraan region, in what is suspected to be an attack by the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro returned to Hargeisa on Thursday after concluding a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where discussions focused on investment in natural resources, agriculture, and job creation for youth.

President William Ruto has praised his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, for his leadership in fostering security and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state authorities have strongly denied reports by Ethiopian media alleging that three Ethiopian citizens were killed in the towns of Bosaso and Garowe.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, signed three strategic agreements with Tanzanian officials on Wednesday to enhance collaboration in security, cultural development, and the exchange of prisoners.

Baidoa (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) conducted security operations on Wednesday in several areas of the Bakool region as part of preparations for a large-scale military offensive in Southwest State to eliminate Al-Shabaab strongholds.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi concluded a high-level working group meeting on Wednesday, bringing together approximately 60 officials and experts from Federal Government institutions, the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), and various UN agencies operating in Somalia.

Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is signing two separate agreements with political parties in Ethiopia and Somalia to deepen strategic ties with the two East African countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A multinational counterterrorism operation led by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL resulted in the arrest of 37 individuals suspected of ties to Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and other extremist groups across eight East African nations, authorities announced Monday. The operation, conducted between November and December 2024, also led to the seizure of small arms, heavy weaponry, and explosives.

For almost a month, security forces in the semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland have been advancing on the mountainous hideouts of Islamic State militants.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The United Kingdom has called on Somaliland and SSC Khaatumo to exchange prisoners as a first step toward de-escalation in a conflict that has displaced thousands and disrupted trade in the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces shot and killed two suspected Al-Shabaab militants during a brief but intense firefight in Mogadishu on Wednesday, officials said. One police officer was injured in the exchange, while a civilian was also killed in the crossfire.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities deported around a thousand undocumented Ethiopians from Garowe, the regional capital, on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing crackdown on foreigners without legal status.

Mogadishu – Somali police shot dead two Al-Shabaab militants on Monday after the gunmen attempted to attack security forces in the Deyniile district of Mogadishu.

The Somali army on Tuesday killed 16 al-Shabab terrorists in an operation in the eastern part of Hiiraan region, according to state media.

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.

Jowhar (HOL) – A delegation from Somalia's National Electoral Commission and Boundaries met with Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe in Jowhar on Tuesday, two days after their visit to Baidoa, as part of efforts to accelerate preparations for the country's transition to a one-person, one-vote electoral system.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to expanding its energy capacity as a key pillar for modernization and economic development during his speech at the Africa Energy Summit on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal forces and local fighters have killed more than 40 Al-Shabaab militants during intense operations in the Hiiraan region, the Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — East Africa is undergoing a monumental geological transformation as the African continent slowly splits into two, paving the way for forming a new ocean.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy fighting between the M23 rebel group and government forces has plunged Goma, a major city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, into turmoil, disrupting lives, livelihoods, and trade. The escalating violence has killed at least 17 people, injured over 300, and forced thousands, including Somali business owners, to shelter in their homes as the city teeters on the brink of a humanitarian crisis.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland authorities have warned that action will be taken against individuals found harming foreigners as the regional administration continues its crackdown on ISIS in the Bari region.

United States President Donald Trump has announced he would sign an executive order calling for the construction of an “Iron Dome” missile defence programme.

Beledweyne (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) troops, supported by local clan militias, recaptured the Beera Yabaal area and its surrounding areas in the Hiiraan region on Monday after hours of intense fighting with Al-Shabaab militants.