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.

The Fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) will focus on the need for dialogue and diplomacy amid global challenges and increasing fragmentation on the international stage.

Antalya (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Antalya on Thursday night to attend the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), which officially opened Friday and will run through April 13 under the theme “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World.”

Brussels (HOL) – Somalia's first National Security Service (NSS) director and a key figure in the military government of Siad Barre, General Ahmed Suleyman Abdalla Dafle, has died in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday at the age of 87, his family confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The body of General Sheegow Ahmed Ali, a former Somali military officer who died earlier this week, was flown to Jowhar on Thursday following funeral prayers in the capital, Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Türkiye and Somalia signed a new agreement Thursday for onshore oil and gas exploration.

Somalia is located in a very strategic location crucial not only for the success of the ongoing operations to contain Houthis and deter their attacks on trade vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, but also to protect Somalia's natural resources and destroy Houthi bases in Somalia and their reported influence in the region. Furthermore, due to proximity, Somalia can play a pivotal role in the operation by providing both human resources and military bases for the coalition. Thus, Somalia benefits from this operation and helps protect global order and security.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces killed five Al-Shabaab militants and destroyed several vehicles in a planned military operation in the village of Ceelka Nuur Gadoow in Middle Shabelle, the Ministry of Defense announced Thursday.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s regional government has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance as a worsening water crisis threatens lives and livelihoods across the northeastern Somali state. Severe water shortages, triggered by prolonged drought and failed seasonal rains, are forcing mass displacement, killing livestock, and endangering public health, particularly among women and children.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (HOL) — Danish police are searching for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old Somali woman on Gormsvej in Herning Monday night, in an incident investigators believe was not random.

On Tuesday, there was a sense of uncertainty among humanitarian organizations and food aid recipients throughout Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing migration cooperation and combating human trafficking at the Second Ministerial Conference of the Khartoum Process in Cairo on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Egypt.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with Ambassador Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Head of the Arab League Mission in Somalia, on Wednesday to discuss expanding political and economic cooperation between Somalia and the Arab League.