MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali security forces on Wednesday ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne, leaving an unknown number of people dead, including all the al-Shabab militants who launched the attack, officials said.

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland administration has reiterated its opposition to the Federal Government of Somalia, demanding meaningful reforms before reconsidering its stance.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A federal lawmaker accused officials close to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday of diverting national security funds to pay clan-based militias in Puntland, claiming this misallocation undermines efforts against Islamic State militants.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali Lower House of Parliament approved the Insurance Companies Bill and the Financial Institutions Bill on Wednesday during a session in Mogadishu.

Following the collapse of the Somalia central government in 1991, the capacity of public institutions has considerably weakened, including government agencies designated to promote good governance, create public trust, fight corruption and safeguard public resources. This lack of accountability and oversight has contributed to the increase in corruption and misuse of public assets and prolonged recovery.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, supported by African Union troops, successfully ended a 15-hour siege at Hotel Cairo (Qahira ) in Beledweyne, which had been attacked by Al-Shabaab militants early Tuesday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is bracing for a challenging Gu season (March-April-May) as forecasts predict drier-than-usual conditions and higher-than-average temperatures across much of the country. The anticipated weather patterns pose a significant threat to food security, water availability, and livestock survival, according to findings presented during the sixth National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF6) held in Mogadishu on March 4-5, 2025.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's national football team has appointed Yusuf Ali Nur as head coach ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Guinea and Botswana later this month. The move follows the departure of Moroccan coach Rachid Lousteque, who led the Ocean Stars for two seasons but failed to make a significant impact.

Mogadishu (HOL) — African Union forces in Beledweyne, specifically troops from Djibouti participating in the new AUSSOM operation, have joined efforts to end a violent Al-Shabaab attack on the Cairo Hotel. The assault, which began early this morning, has led to extensive casualties and damage.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it carried out a successful operation in the Basro region of Lower Shabelle late last night, targeting Al-Shabaab militants. The operation, which followed careful planning, resulted in the deaths of at least 16 militants, including key leaders and fighters.

(ERGO) – Conflict between Puntland forces and the terrorist group Islamic State, or Daesh, is preventing local farmers in Bari region from accessing their frankincense trees, whose harvests they depend on for a living.

Beledweyne (HOL) – At least six people, including traditional elders, were killed on Tuesday morning when the Al-Shabaab militant group stormed a hotel in Beledweyne, central Somalia.

Al-Shabab gunmen have stormed and laid siege to a hotel in central Somalia as government officials and tribal elders met to discuss action against the outfit.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre announced on Monday that the federal government will launch a major military operation against Al-Shabaab during the holy month of Ramadan.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Dahir Shire Mohamed, announced that the majority of oil exploration conducted by the Turkish company in Somalia has been completed, and Somalia could announce its first oil production by the end of this year or early 2026.

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Al-Shabaab terrorist group stormed Cairo hotel in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, on Tuesday morning, following several bomb explosions and gunfire.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has announced an additional $40 million in humanitarian and health aid for Somalia, raising its total contributions for 2024 and 2025 to over $106 million.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has mandated that all international airlines operating in the country provide Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data starting March 31, 2025.

JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HOL) — The Somali Regional State Communication Affairs Bureau has strongly rejected corruption allegations, calling them «false» and part of a «coordinated defamation campaign.»

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Parliament's House of the People has approved two key pieces of legislation, the Youth Justice Bill and the Income Tax Bill.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government has reassured the public that the recent high-level invitation extended by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro will not affect Somalia's diplomatic relationship with the UAE.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Deputy Director of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdisalam Guled, is sounding the alarm over Al-Shabaab's growing threat, calling on the Somali government to take decisive action to counter the militant group's evolving tactics.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud traveled to the United Arab Emirates on Monday in an unannounced visit, just days after his government protested the UAE’s invitation of Somaliland leader Abdirahman Irro to the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Kismayo is developing and flourishing in unexpected ways. Once a small town, it has expanded into areas never intended for residential use, let alone graveyards. Bar Alen, the sole recognized graveyard today, is located between the town and the airport—an entrance designed to welcome visitors rather than serve as a cemetery for the deceased.

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Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has banned the importation of empty packaging materials, including plastic bags, sacks, and jerrycans, as part of a broader effort to curb the illegal repackaging of expired food products.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Abdi, has denied reports that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed a recent security warning from the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, saying the president’s remarks were unrelated to the advisory.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia has ordered six new commercial ships to expand its trade capacity as part of broader efforts to strengthen its economic position and secure direct maritime access, the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESL) confirmed Monday.

Nairobi (HOL) – The Somali embassy in Nairobi officially inaugurated a new mosque on Sunday, funded through generous donations from Sultan Hussein Ali, a prominent member of the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA).

Ethiopia will purchase six new cargo ships to boost its maritime trade capabilities, the state-run Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise announced Thursday, a deal that could cost between 150 million US dollars and 250 million US dollars based on global market prices.

Somalia “stands in full solidarity” with the people of South Sudan amid political tensions following the arrest of opposition party leaders, said Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday

Qatar Charity (QC) is continuing the distribution of food baskets to the most vulnerable families and those of sponsored orphans across several countries worldwide.

Hargiesa (HOL) — At least 45,000 families have fled Erigavo, fearing an escalation in fighting, even as Somaliland’s government pushes a new peace initiative in the Sanaag region.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Six months after being kidnapped off the streets of Nairobi, a Kenyan lawmaker reappeared Sunday night, dumped outside his home by masked men, alive but weak, his body bearing the signs of six months in captivity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces and its international partners have destroyed a makeshift bridge used by Al-Shabaab militants in the Middle Shabelle region.