For African immigrants in the US, the threat of mass deportation is a constant fear.

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed his defence minister, Abuldkadir Mohamed Nur, on Sunday following lobbying efforts by the US military, sources told Middle East Eye.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland has rejected the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Identification Card registration initiative, calling it politically motivated and a threat to the region’s autonomy. The administration warned residents against participating in the program, which it described as legally questionable and a financial burden on citizens.

ISTANBUL, Türkiye (HOL) — A scuffle among Somali soldiers undergoing military training in Türkiye left 24 troops injured, including two in critical condition, following a football match at the General Ihsan Alper Military Base in Isparta, officials said Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Al-Shabaab militants targeted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy at El-Gab junction in Mogadishu on Tuesday as he was en route to the airport for a visit to the frontlines in Middle Shabelle.

Bosaso (HOL) — A former senior leader of ISIS, Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore, has died in a prison in the coastal town of Bosaso, Puntland, security sources confirmed on Tuesday.

Jowhar (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Aden Yabaal district in the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday to accelerate the ongoing military campaign against Al-Shabaab.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked another Yemeni fishing boat off the Horn of Africa, the third such attack in recent weeks, authorities said Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A night of relentless Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has killed at least 330 people, including scores of women and children, in what marks the deadliest escalation since the ceasefire began on January 19. The Gaza health ministry reported the rising death toll early Tuesday as rescuers worked to pull bodies from the rubble of bombed-out buildings.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Units of the Somali Police Force have been deployed to the frontlines in the Middle Shabelle region to reinforce ongoing military operations against Al-Shabaab.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland's Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Aden has stated that the relationship between Somaliland and the United States is in its early stages, emphasizing that any engagement will be based on mutual interests, particularly Somaliland's long-standing pursuit of sovereignty.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Turkey has deployed advanced Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia, delivering on a long-anticipated military commitment to enhance the country's counterterrorism operations.

Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been «consistently undermined» by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Trump administration's decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has «substantially disrupted» supply of HIV treatments in eight countries, which could soon run out of these life-saving medicines, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

The Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway is streamlining Ethiopia's logistics sector, serving as a «crucial artery» for the country's import-export trade, senior Ethiopian officials have said.

Mohamed Dore, a University of Salford alumnus, is transforming the educational system in Somalia, to widen access to those from poverty-stricken backgrounds, whilst tackling traditional gender stereotypes to provide more girls with an opportunity for education.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday unveiled an ambitious five-year National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025-2029), just hours after announcing a major cabinet reshuffle, signalling a renewed push for governance reforms, economic recovery, and national stability.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast near Durdura, close to Eyl, in the latest sign of resurgent piracy in the region. Seven armed men seized control of the vessel on Sunday, taking eight Somali crew members hostage, according to European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 100 suspected al-Shabab militants briefly took over a remote village in Kenya’s Lamu County, gathering residents, delivering a sermon, and distributing food before disappearing into the dense Boni Forest, security officials said Sunday.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — More than four years have passed, yet the family of Shaffi Noor is still searching for answers. The 21-year-old was last seen outside a Garissa courtroom on December 29, 2021—just moments after being acquitted of terror-related charges. Witnesses say masked officers, suspected to be from Kenya's Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU), seized him and disappeared without a trace.

Toronto, Canada (HOL) — Ifrah F. Ahmed, a Somali-born chef and writer, is pioneering efforts to preserve and promote Somali cuisine through her culinary pop-ups and food writing. Based between New York and Seattle, Ahmed's work centers on food culture, migration, and the oral traditions of Somali cooking, blending culinary artistry with historical documentation.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Mogadishu police have arrested a traffic officer accused of fatally shooting an auto-rickshaw operator at the Four Gardens intersection on Sunday, an incident that sparked violent protests by local youth and motorcycle riders.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali Custodial Corps has been deployed to the Middle Shabelle region to support ongoing military operations against Al-Shabaab, despite concerns over their combat readiness.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Authorities in Hargeisa have banned the carrying of small arms, including knives and machetes, across all districts of the Somaliland capital in response to a recent surge in knife-related violence.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has denied reports that it is withdrawing essential staff from Mogadishu due to security concerns.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the U.S. military's Africa Command (AFRICOM), conducted an airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Middle Shabelle region of Hirshabelle State.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed his advisor on inter-regional relations, Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim Qoone, on Sunday, according to a decree from the President’s office.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Kenyan police officer was shot dead and another injured when suspected operatives of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) launched an attack at a border post in Mandera on Friday in what authorities believe was a retaliatory strike.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Chinese government has strongly condemned the growing diplomatic ties between Somaliland and Taiwan, vowing to pressure Hargeisa into severing its relationship with Taipei.

President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Houthis said at least 18 civilians were killed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 100 Somali lawmakers have denounced the expulsion of MP Abdullahi Abib, calling the decision by the Speaker of the House of the People unconstitutional and an abuse of power. They argue that the move violates Somalia’s legal framework and undermines democratic institutions.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have raised alarms over Mogadishu's security, warning that the capital could face a scenario similar to Afghanistan's collapse following the U.S. withdrawal.

Garowe (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has condemned the Somali Regional State's recent meeting with the Chinese energy firm Poly-GCL, accusing officials of facilitating «resource plunder» while disregarding the political rights of the Somali people. The group warned the company of «repercussions» should it proceed with oil and gas extraction without securing local consent.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali army forces repelled a heavy Al-Shabaab attack on Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region on Saturday morning, killing several militants, local officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — For decades, Sheikh Abdirahman Sheekh Dandaawi has been a leading figure in Qasaa'id recitations, delivering poetic hymns praising the Prophet Muhammad and spiritual songs during Ramadan and Mawlid celebrations.