Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia launched its first-ever National Human Rights Conference in Mogadishu on Monday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking a judge to order Nolosha Development to refund hundreds of thousands of dollars in deposits paid by Somali-American families for homes that were never built, citing consumer fraud and deceptive practices.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Rep. Ilhan Omar announced Thursday she will seek reelection to her U.S. House seat in 2026, opting not to run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by fellow Democrat Tina Smith.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has officially recognized SSC-Khaatumo as a federal administration, placing it alongside the country’s existing member states, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced Sunday during a visit to Las Anod.

In the dusty plains of Al-Hidaya camp on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, mothers sit outside makeshift shelters, shielding their children from the scorching heat with scraps of cloth. The sudden suspension of U.S. humanitarian aid dealt them a devastating blow.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry held talks in Cairo on Wednesday, discussing regional security, migration, and bilateral ties—but announced no formal agreements following the meeting.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is now operational in Somalia after the federal government issued a license on Sunday, capping off more than two years of negotiations with the Ministry of Telecommunications.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland officials say the United States is rethinking its longstanding «One Somalia» policy, citing growing U.S. interest in direct engagement with the self-declared republic as Washington seeks to counter rising security threats and geopolitical competition in the Horn of Africa.

Andre Onana was left out of Sunday’s Premier League game against Newcastle following the goalkeeper’s latest high-profile errors for the club, but Manchester United still fell to a heavy loss.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally invited Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), leader of the interim SSC-Khaatumo administration, to participate in the upcoming National Consultative Council meeting scheduled for early May in Mogadishu.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday officially laid the foundation stone for eight major development projects in Las Anod, the administrative capital of the SSC-Khaatumo administration.

Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner against West Ham on Sunday to move Liverpool within six points of the Premier League title.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenya’s Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister Mutahi Kagwe has warned miraa cartels against exploiting farmers by purchasing the stimulant at unfairly low prices and selling it abroad at massive markups, particularly in Somalia.

DUBAI, UAE (HOL) — The streets of Dubai are no strangers to linguistic diversity. But a young Somali man speaking Malayalam—flawlessly, and in the unmistakable Thrissur dialect—was enough to send Malayalis across the Gulf into collective amazement.

The launch of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (NTP) 2025-2029 marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s post-conflict recovery and long-term development. Officially unveiled by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, this ambitious strategy serves as a blueprint for rebuilding a resilient and self-reliant Somalia. It replaces the previous National Development Plan, shifting focus toward a more integrated and forward-looking approach that prioritizes infrastructure, governance, security, justice, and economic revitalization.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somalia’s Federal Minister of Interior, Ali Yusuf Ali (Ali Xoosh), said the SSC-Khaatumo administration will play a pivotal role in the upcoming National Consultative Council meeting, scheduled to take place in Mogadishu in early May.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's landmark visit to Las Anod is part of an effort to ease tensions between Somaliland and the SSC-Khaatumo administration and to create an environment conducive to dialogue.

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Saturday that his country is advancing on counterterrorism, highlighting Türkiye’s support.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland opposition parties have condemned Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's visit to Las Anod, calling the trip a violation of Somaliland's territorial integrity and an incitement to conflict.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Administration has announced that voter registration for the upcoming local government elections will begin on April 15 in nine districts across Mogadishu, marking a significant step toward implementing a one-person, one-vote system in the capital.

The broadcaster Rageh Omaar has carried out his first foreign dispatch for ITV since he was taken to hospital last year after falling ill while presenting the News at Ten.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police have arrested the Director General of Shabelle Media Network, Abuukar Sheikh Mohamud Abuukar «Sky,» and Deputy Director Mohamud Abdinasir Soofeysane on Saturday, amid growing concerns over press freedom in the country.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Las Anod on Saturday, marking a historic visit to strengthen ties between the Federal Government of Somalia and the SSC-Khaatumo interim administration.

Ethiopia on Friday appointed a former rebel and recently ousted Tigrayan leader as a government minister, a move analysts fear could exacerbate divisions in the increasingly restive northern region.

Antalya (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday on the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which opened the same day in Turkey.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least five civilians were killed and nearly ten others wounded on Friday when the vehicle they were traveling in struck a landmine between Ceel Gub and Adale in the Middle Shabelle region, according to local officials.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's government says relations with Ethiopia are stable once again, months after a maritime deal between Addis Ababa and Somaliland triggered one of the worst diplomatic rows in years between the two Horn of Africa neighbours.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (HOL) — A Somali Muslim woman was violently assaulted by her neighbours outside her apartment complex in Columbus on March 20, prompting civil rights groups to call for hate crime charges and greater accountability from law enforcement.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A 26-year-old Somali man is recovering after undergoing a rare and complex brain surgery in India to remove a bullet that had remained lodged near his brainstem for nearly two months.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland has threatened to take firm retaliatory action if Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre proceeds with a planned visit to Las Anod, escalating a long-simmering territorial dispute over the city.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has ordered emergency safety inspections and recertification of all aircraft operating in the country following a string of aviation accidents and growing concerns about airspace security.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Jubbaland regional government has voiced doubts about participating in a national political dialogue convened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, casting renewed uncertainty over efforts to resolve long-standing political disputes between federal and regional authorities.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ukraine and Somalia formally established diplomatic relations on Friday during the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, signalling a new chapter in Kyiv’s efforts to expand ties across the African continent.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited the leaders of Somalia’s federal member states to attend the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu, set for May 1–2, to address the country’s overall political and security landscape.

Las Anod (HOL) – A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by Minister of Interior Ali Yusuf Ali Xoosh, arrived in Las Anod on Friday ahead of Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre's expected visit to the SSC-Khaatumo-administered town on Saturday.