MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Two fishing vessels and a dhow were hijacked off the coast of Somalia between Feb. 7 and March 16, indicating that piracy in the region remains a threat, according to a new report released Tuesday by a global anti-piracy body.

Somalia on Tuesday launched voter registration in the capital Mogadishu for the first time in over 50 years, a step towards universal suffrage ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026 in the volatile nation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia ranks 142nd out of 145 countries in the 2025 Global Firepower Index, placing it among the world's least-equipped militaries with a Power Index score of 4.2037, ahead of only Bhutan, Benin, and the Central African Republic.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) launched voter registration on Tuesday in Mogadishu, marking a historic step toward the country’s first one-person, one-vote elections since 1967, scheduled for 2026.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States and six Gulf states have imposed coordinated sanctions on 15 senior Al-Shabaab members and financial facilitators, targeting the militant group's funding networks across southern Somalia in a multilateral effort to disrupt its ability to carry out attacks and destabilize the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Open-source intelligence analysts have reported the presence of an Israeli-manufactured radar system near the UAE-operated Bosaso Air Base in Somalia's Puntland region.

Somali Minister of Ports and Marine Transport Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur emphasized the strength of Türkiye-Somalia relations and the Antalya Diplomacy Forum’s (ADF) impact in reshaping diplomacy during the forum’s fourth edition at the NEST Congress Center.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has taken 25 prisoners who were captured by SSC-Khaatumo forces during the 2023 conflict in the Sool region, according to a statement issued during his landmark visit to Las Anod.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has pledged an additional $3.9 million to support Somalia’s security transition, bringing its total contributions to over $50 million since 2021, according to a statement from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) on Monday.

President Donald Trump bitterly attacked “60 Minutes” shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should “pay a big price” for going after him.

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.