Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces are advancing toward El Baraf in Middle Shabelle following Al-Shabaab’s takeover of the town, which came after heavy clashes with the Somali National Army (SNA) and allied local militias on Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Islamic State’s Somalia branch (IS-S) has grown into one of the group’s most critical global affiliates, serving as a logistical and financial hub that facilitates the movement of fighters, funds, and strategic knowledge across continents.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces and allied local militias regained control of the strategic towns of El Baraf and Miirtaqwa in the Middle Shabelle region on Friday, reclaiming them from Al-Shabaab militants who had briefly occupied the areas.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has reportedly rejected an offer of military and logistical support from Somalia's federal government to bolster efforts against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in the northeastern region, according to a statement made by Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Friday.

Scheduled to open in 2026, hotel is owned by Somali investors and will be managed by Dubai's Aleph Hospitality

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubaland administration has initiated a mediation process to resolve a violent clan conflict in Luuq District, Gedo region.

Dhusamareb (HOL) – Somali army forces, in coordination with local clan militias, killed six Al-Shabaab militants in a planned military operation in Dabagalo, a locality under Harardhere district in Mudug region, on Thursday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has denied reports that the federal government blocked former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Rooble from obtaining diplomatic passport clearance to travel to South Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring the legal and humanitarian conditions of Somali prisoners in Saudi Arabia, following a protest in Mogadishu by families of detainees on death row.

Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country.

Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest against Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government.

President Donald Trump this week falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, causing outrage and alarm in a country that has spent nearly three years fighting back a much larger Russian military.

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.

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.