Mogadishu (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has warned of potentially resuming armed conflict with Ethiopia, citing the Ethiopian government's failure to honour a 2018 peace agreement.

Federal prosecutors have detailed how Aimee Bock, the former executive director of Feeding Our Future, allegedly misappropriated $1.9 million in federal food-aid funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The revelations came as the prosecution neared the conclusion of its case against Bock and her co-defendant, Salim Said, the former co-owner of Safari Restaurant.

For decades, Somalia has been heavily reliant on international aid, particularly from USAID and other donor institutions. While this assistance has been crucial for humanitarian relief, infrastructure development, and institutional rebuilding, it has fostered a dangerous dependency that stifles Somalia’s potential for economic and political self-determination.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A senior adviser to Somalia's president has sharply criticized the leadership of Hirshabelle state, accusing its top officials of failing to take decisive action in the fight against Al-Shabaab while also faulting the federal government for neglecting the security and humanitarian crisis in the Gedo region.

Somalia, the easternmost country of Africa, is also referred to as a “Nation of Poets” or “Nation of Bards” for the Somali people’s deep appreciation for and proficiency with poetry. This form of storytelling has been used in Somali culture as early as storytelling has existed. The earliest poetry in Somalia is from the 18th century; a meditation by Sheekh Cali Cabduraxmaan. This ancient tradition has inspired a newer group that has surfaced just before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government has dismissed security concerns after Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines suspended flights to Mogadishu, a decision that followed a warning from the U.S. Embassy about potential terrorist attacks in the capital.

ENDING DEPENDENCE on foreign donors would not only lead to prosperity but also to “self-respect for our nation”. Thus argued Nana Akufo-Addo, then the president of Ghana, when he launched his “Ghana beyond aid” policy in 2017.

Kismayo (HOL) – The Jubbaland regional parliament has approved a three-month extension for President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe to form his new cabinet during the parliamentary session in Kismayo on Thursday.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (HOL) — Three South African police officers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a Somali-owned shop while on duty, an incident that has fueled concerns over police corruption and the vulnerability of immigrant businesses.

SYDNEY, Australia (HOL) — Australian police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in western Australia after he allegedly made an online threat to attack Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney, drawing parallels to the 2019 Christchurch mosque massacre.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Council of Ministers has announced new security measures to intensify the fight against the militant group Al-Shabaab during its weekly meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The federal government deployed additional troops to the Adan Laxey area in the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday as part of ongoing military operations against the extremist group Al-Shabaab.

The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump warned of «hell to pay» should the Palestinian militant group not comply.

One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, forces from Somalia’s Puntland region attacked Islamic State terror group fighters, who responded with drones, suicide attacks and infantry charges.

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed conducting ten airstrikes in Somalia in 2025, as of March 5, following an inquiry from the American liberal think tank New America.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have suspended flights to Mogadishu after security warnings from the U.S. Embassy regarding potential terrorist attacks targeting Aden Adde International Airport.

New court documents unsealed Tuesday show that Ladan Mohamed Ali received at least $1.6 million from other entities involved in the massive fraud scheme.

Mogadishu (HOL) – United States has cut funding for Somalia’s elite Danab special forces unit, along with billions of dollars in grants previously provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Somali Finance Minister Bihi Imaan Egeh told Parliament on Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame have voiced their full support for Somalia's ongoing military campaign against Al-Shabaab and ISIS while urging a comprehensive strategic review to prevent militant groups from regaining ground.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), General Odawaa Yusuf Rage, has called for a final push against Al-Shabaab, declaring that the militant group is on the verge of collapse and urging government forces to maintain their momentum.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — It started with a promise. It ended in federal court.

Kismayo (HOL) - Jubbaland’s regional administration has praised federal military forces and local clan militias for their ongoing offensive against extremist groups in the Middle Shabelle region.

LONDON, UK (HOL) — Issa Mohamed Omar, one of only two survivors of the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the English Channel, told an inquiry that lives could have been saved had rescuers acted swiftly.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Ethiopia are negotiating over Ethiopia’s push for sea access. This issue has fueled regional tensions and drawn opposition from neighbouring countries, including Egypt and Eritrea.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Social media commentator and political blogger Ali Adan Mumin has been released after spending two nights in police custody following his arrest on accusations of threatening national security and defaming government officials. His detention sparked widespread criticism from lawmakers and press freedom advocates.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert on Tuesday evening, warning of “potential imminent attacks” targeting multiple locations, including Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. The advisory follows a surge in Al-Shabaab attacks across central Somalia, where militants have launched coordinated assaults, seized key towns, and advanced closer to the capital.

Dhusamareb (HOL) – Businessman Mohamed Abdi Hassan, widely known as Afweyne, has been elected to Somali parliamentary seat HOP 248 following an election held in Dhusamareb on Tuesday.

Beledweyne (HOL) — General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) Land Forces, visited frontline troops in Qoryaale, Hiiraan, on Monday.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland's Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs, Mohamed Abdiwahaab, has accused Somalia's federal government of failing to implement a cohesive strategy to combat Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State (IS), allowing extremist groups to expand their influence in southern Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Federalist Party has accused regional officials of widespread corruption and financial mismanagement, warning that persistent graft and failed projects are worsening living conditions in Ethiopia’s Somali region. The party called for immediate government intervention to recover misused funds and hold those responsible accountable.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Daawo River, a vital water source for communities in Somalia’s Gedo region, has dried up earlier than expected, exacerbating water shortages and threatening the livelihoods of thousands who rely on it for drinking, irrigation, and livestock.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Shabaab militants have launched their most aggressive offensive in months, storming multiple towns across central Somalia and exposing weaknesses in the government's counterinsurgency strategy. The al-Qaeda-affiliated group briefly seized key locations, including Balcad—just 30 kilometres from Mogadishu—before federal forces counterattacked.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Federalist Party has accused regional officials of widespread corruption and financial mismanagement, warning that persistent graft and failed projects are worsening living conditions in Ethiopia’s Somali region. The party called for immediate government intervention to recover misused funds and hold those responsible accountable.

Aimee Bock’s text messages compared her nonprofit to the mob, and referenced loading a gun in response to criticism from a state official.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Lawmakers and political leaders from South West State convened in Mogadishu on Monday night, calling for immediate intervention in what they describe as widespread governance failures, repression, and electoral fraud under President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen). The meeting, organized by the Maan-Shiil Forum, sought to mobilize opposition efforts and push for political reform.