Mogadishu (HOL) — A recent clan conference in Badhan, spearheaded by Dhulbahante and Warsangali leaders, has ignited fresh tensions between Somalia and Somaliland, with prominent Somaliland traditional leader Boqor Osman Aw Mohamud Buurmadow accusing Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of orchestrating the gathering to provoke unrest.

Baidoa (HOL) – Southwest regional state President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen chaired a security council meeting in Baidoa on Saturday, focusing on strategies to increase regional security and counter the ongoing threat posed by Al-Shabaab militants.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland’s Minister of Interior, Abdi Farah Said Juha, clarified on Saturday that the regional state’s ongoing deportation of undocumented foreigners, including Ethiopian nationals, is not specifically targeting the Oromo ethnic group.

The Palestinian group Hamas has released three Israeli captives in two separate handover rites, in the latest stage of a gradual exchange under a ceasefire deal that ended the 15-month Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Beledweyne (HOL) – Somali President’s Special Envoy for Community Defense Forces, Ali Jeyte Osman, announced on Saturday that Somali army forces and local fighters have killed several Al-Shabaab militants, including foreign fighters, during intense clashes in the Hiiraan region over the past week.

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2024 will be remembered as a turning point in Somalia's modern history—a year defined by an existential challenge to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. On New Year's Day, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a provocative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that granted Ethiopia access to a 19-kilometer stretch of Somaliland's coastline, bypassing Somalia's federal government entirely.

Sanadka 2024 waxaa lagu xasuusan doonaa inuu noqday sannad isbeddel taariikhi ah ku reebay taariikhda casriga ah ee Soomaaliya—sannad lagu qeexay loollan adag oo loo galay jiritaanka madaxbannaanida, gobbonimafa iyo midnimada dhuleed ee dalka.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Libyan authorities have rescued 263 African migrants who were held in appalling conditions by human traffickers in the Ajkhara district, officials confirmed Friday. The migrants, including women and children, showed signs of severe malnutrition and physical abuse, with some held captive for up to eight months.

The al-Qaeda-linked Islamist militant group al-Shabab, which operates in Somalia, remains one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations active today. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, 69, is serving his second term as president. His presidency has been defined by the struggle against these terrorists. Up until now, the United States has been contributing significantly to this fight, with both money and troops.

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama has announced her decision to seek re-election as an Independent after the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) rejected her bid to rejoin the caucus. The move has intensified divisions within the NDP’s Hamilton Centre riding association and raised concerns about vote-splitting in one of the party’s strongholds.

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — For weeks, Nehima Jamal's image haunted the internet: a 20-year-old Ethiopian woman bound, gagged, and beaten by human traffickers in Libya, her suffering broadcast to force a ransom. Now free, she recounts the harrowing journey that brought her to the brink of death—and her warning to those considering the same path.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS — Prominent Somali journalist and media owner Mohamed Muse Noor, also known as Deeq Darajo, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. Noor's admission comes just days before the trial of the program's former director, Aimee Bock, is set to begin.

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.