MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A federal judge overseeing the ongoing Feeding Our Future fraud trial has imposed stricter courtroom restrictions after allegations surfaced that a defendant's associate attempted to influence a key witness's testimony.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has appointed Charles Nicholas King as its new ambassador to Somalia, replacing Michael Nithavrianakis, the British government announced on Wednesday. King is set to assume his post in May 2025.

Peter Drucker, the pioneering management consultant, famously began his work with corporations by asking a deceptively simple question: “What business are you in?” He discovered that many organizations—governmental and corporate alike—struggled to articulate their purpose. If we apply Drucker’s principle to Somalia, a troubling reality emerges: neither its people nor its government seem fully aware of the fundamental business of governance. Somalia remains a nation unsure of its identity, responsibilities, and the essential tenets of leadership.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Community elders in Sala, a town in Mandheera County, northeastern Kenya, have issued a sweeping ban on khat consumption and trade, warning that violators may face social exclusion, denied marriage prospects, and even religious rites.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble arrived in South Africa on Thursday after the Somali government blocked him from obtaining diplomatic passport clearance, raising questions about political maneuvering in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banaadir Region, Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, has rejected public criticism over the capital's poor sanitation and deteriorating infrastructure, stating that he cannot be held accountable since he was not elected by residents.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Somaliland are deepening military and security cooperation as the Gulf state expands its influence in the Horn of Africa, a move that could further strain relations between Somalia’s federal government and Abu Dhabi.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The regional administration of Maroodi Jeex has reversed a ban on music concerts and entertainment events in Hargeisa, just hours after issuing the directive, following widespread criticism from the public and artists.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Puntland regional President Said Abdullahi Deni has ordered a crackdown on illegal immigration following reports that dozens of foreign nationals have joined ISIS-Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has launched a manhunt for Abdullahi Hassan Abdi, a suspected Al-Shabaab operative accused of extorting money from residents in the Banadir region.

A joint report by the World Bank, UN, and EU estimates that rebuilding the Gaza Strip will require $53.2 billion over the next decade, highlighting the severe economic toll of the Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian enclave.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign to address the growing cancer burden in the country, marking a significant step in its commitment to public health and non-communicable disease prevention.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Families of Somali citizens sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia staged a protest in Mogadishu on Wednesday, calling on the Somali government to intervene on behalf of their imprisoned relatives.

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday after a 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, securing a 6-3 aggregate win after last week's 3-2 victory in Manchester.

Kenya’s foreign ministry said Wednesday it is ready to support peace efforts in Sudan, a day after Khartoum accused Kenya of violating its sovereignty by hosting a meeting of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Force, RSF, in the capital, Nairobi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged fishing boat was reported on February 18, off the coast of Garmaal, near Eyl in Puntland, Somalia, according to the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, better known as Ahmed Madobe, launched a blistering attack on Somalia’s federal government, accusing it of hoarding power and resources while neglecting the country’s regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Eritrea has dismissed claims from former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome that it is preparing for war against Ethiopia, calling the allegations baseless and a diversion from Ethiopia's internal struggles.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed China-Somalia relations with Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces, in coordination with Galmudug Dervish forces and local militias, conducted a planned security operation in Ba’adweyne district in the southern Mudug region on Wednesday, targeting areas where Al-Shabaab was extorting money from civilians.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Mohamud Adan Gesod met with Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktaş in Mogadishu on Tuesday to discuss the reconstruction and development of Somali ports.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland security forces arrested a group of Ethiopian migrants on Tuesday after they illegally crossed the border into Somalia, regional authorities confirmed. The detained individuals were immediately deported back to Ethiopia.

Detectives in Mandera County are holding two suspects linked to an alleged planned abduction of foreigners working on a government project in Mandera East.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali federal government delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, met with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on Tuesday, marking the beginning of Somalia’s accession process to the global trade body.

Alphonso Davies' dramatic last-minute equalizer earned Bayern Munich a 3-2 aggregate victory over Celtic in Tuesday's Champions League playoff.

ANKARA, Turkey -- Top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia on Tuesday held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a dispute sparked by a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The South West State administration has signed a $500 million agreement with Kuwaiti conglomerate Arabic Holding to expand and operate the Barawa Port, a move expected to boost regional trade and strengthen Somalia's economy.

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland security forces have arrested several suspected ISIS militants accused of running an extortion racket and carrying out bombings in Bosaso, a city that has long been a battleground for militant groups vying for control.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Local militia forces known as Ma'awisley launched an attack on the residence of a senior Al-Shabaab leader in El-Bur, a district in Somalia's Galgadud region, on Monday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A police officer fatally stabbed his station commander at the Mohamed Mooge Police Station in Hargeisa on Tuesday, authorities said, marking a rare case of internal violence within Somaliland's law enforcement.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — A Swedish court on Monday sentenced four men to prison for participating in the Islamic State (IS) network, including recruitment, weapons training, and propaganda activities, while acquitting three of them of planning an attack inside Sweden.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The news came with chilling finality: Mohamed Nur Hussein, a Somali man imprisoned for seven years in Saudi Arabia, had been executed. His family, who had spoken to him only a day earlier, were left in shock.

For the first time since 1971, Somalia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for two years, starting on 1 January 2025. Mogadishu has not yet announced priorities for its tenure, but the maritime domain should occupy an important place, given Somalia’s history and location at the crossroads of international maritime trade.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday pushed back against opposition leaders, accusing them of spreading unnecessary fear and political instability instead of focusing on the country's progress.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Burao Water Agency employee was shot and killed on Monday while conducting household billing assessments, an incident authorities say may have stemmed from a dispute over unpaid water charges.