Bosaso (HOL) – Puntland security forces have uncovered a cache of weapons, food supplies, and the bodies of ISIS militants at a strategic base targeted by a U.S. airstrike earlier this week in northern Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government has received a significant shipment of military equipment from the African Union to enhance the country’s security infrastructure and support ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.

The Head of Presidential Council Mohamed Menfi called on Wednesday Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to check on his well-being following the recent attack that targeted him, resulting in several deaths and injuries.

Representatives from the African Union Commission (AUC), Somalia and troop-contributing countries have concluded a four-day meeting to finalise plans for capacity building in the peace mission in Somalia, the AU mission said on Wednesday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Ankara, reaffirming Türkiye’s commitment to Somalia’s security, territorial integrity, and economic development.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Sonja Nientiet, a German nurse abducted seven years ago in Mogadishu while working for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has appeared in a new video pleading for her immediate release.

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that airstrikes on March 25, 2025, killed several ISIS-Somalia operatives in northern Somalia, near the Golis Mountains. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Somali government. No civilian casualties were reported, according to AFRICOM.

This week on The Horn, Alan talks with Crisis Group’s Somalia expert Omar Mahmood about what the impact of a major Trump pivot on Somalia could look like, as well as Al-Shabaab’s new offensive and the recent thaw in Ethiopia-Somalia relations.

Ankara (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on Thursday to reaffirm their countries’ strategic partnership and pledge to strengthen cooperation in security, counterterrorism, and development.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has departed for Turkey on a working visit following an official invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland authorities are investigating a case involving an 8-year-old girl who was missing for six months and later found living with a man claiming to be her husband, in an incident that has sparked national outrage and revived calls for stronger child protection laws.

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Baidoa (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, specifically the 9th Brigade Command, engaged in a fierce clash with Al-Shabaab militants in the Abagbeeday area, about 20 kilometers east of Hudur district in the Bakool region.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Federal prosecutors secured their latest conviction Monday in the Feeding Our Future scandal after a Minneapolis man admitted to fraudulently obtaining $7.3 million intended to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Ugandan finance officer who worked for a British security firm in Somalia is seeking $15 million in damages, accusing the company of unlawful dismissal, racial discrimination, and abandoning her in a conflict zone after she survived a terrorist attack.

Jigjiga (HOL) — The President of Ethiopia's Somali Region, Mustafa Muhumed Omar (Cagjar), has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to expanding government services following accusations by the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) of underperformance.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — A Kenyan man convicted of plotting a 9/11-style suicide attack on behalf of the Somali militant group Al-Shabaab has delayed his sentencing in the United States after abruptly reversing his legal strategy and requesting new representation.

Kenya has recognised Kosovo as an independent state, the first country to do so after nearly five years of stalled efforts to gain further international recognition.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has reaffirmed his government’s determination to eliminate militant groups threatening the country’s security, as military operations intensify across Hirshabelle and Southwest States.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's hopes of securing their first win in FIFA World Cup qualifying were dealt another blow on Tuesday after a 2-0 defeat to Botswana, with head coach Yusuf Ali Nur attributing the loss to costly defensive mistakes in the second half.

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Garowe (HOL) — Two young men from Somalia’s South West state were shot and killed in separate incidents by armed security personnel in Garowe over the past week, raising the alarm over the safety of day labourers in Puntland’s capital.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The suspension of U.S. humanitarian aid has sparked alarm among vulnerable groups in Somaliland, particularly the more than 2,000 people living with HIV/AIDS who depend on free, life-saving medications.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s electoral commission has extended the deadline for political association registration by 21 days, pushing it beyond the original March 31 cutoff as the country prepares for local elections slated for the end of June.

Garowe (HOL) — ISIS militants in Somalia are shifting their tactics—relying on night ambushes and roadside bombs—after suffering battlefield defeats in the Al Miskaad mountains, Puntland security officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya's sweeping Shirika Plan to convert refugee camps into permanent cities is triggering concern in Somalia, where government officials say the initiative could complicate repatriation efforts and fuel long-term displacement of Somali nationals.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Armed militants attacked the central police station in Bosaso on Wednesday, aiming to seize weapons recently captured by Puntland security forces. The assault led to a violent clash, resulting in the death of one attacker, according to local security sources.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland security forces arrested freelance journalist Dalmar Socdaal in Galkayo on Tuesday night after he allegedly registered for the Somali national identity card, a process that Puntland authorities had previously rejected.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to the frontlines in the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday to lead and oversee renewed military operations against the Al-Shabaab militant group, the Somali presidency confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Al-Shabaab militants attacked a Somali National Army (SNA) base in Masajid Ali Guduud in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday morning, sparking intense clashes with government troops.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hussein Hassan Mahmoud Ma'da, a soldier in the Somali National Army, has been sentenced to death by firing squad for the murder of Sergeant Major Shafi'i Mohamed Hansi Ali, a group commander.

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring Americans to provide proof of citizenship to vote, claiming the move is necessary to “straighten out” election fraud.

Kenya Airways (KQNA.NR), opens new tab said on Tuesday that it had made a pretax profit last year after more than a decade of losses, helped by foreign-exchange gains.

Somalia's ambassador to Türkiye praised Turkish cuisine as one of the finest in the world, voicing his admiration for a variety of traditional dishes.

The Federal Republic of Somalia has expressed its deep appreciation to Türkiye for its steadfast solidarity and cooperation in supporting Somalia’s ongoing fight against the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.