Somalia



New UK Ambassador to Somalia Charles Nicholas King arrives in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – The United Kingdom's newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, Charles Nicholas King, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday, officially assuming his role as the UK's top envoy to the Horn of Africa nation.

Senior ISIS leader killed in Puntland security operation

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland security forces have killed Ahmed Muse Sidi, a senior leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, during a security operation in the Togga Miiraale area of the Bari region, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
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Senior ISIS leader killed in Puntland security operation

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland security forces have killed Ahmed Muse Sidi, a senior leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, during a security operation in the Togga Miiraale area of the Bari region, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Al-Shabaab launches mortar attack on Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – At least six mortar shells were fired toward the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning, which houses United Nations offices, African Union personnel, and Western diplomatic missions.
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Al-Shabaab launches mortar attack on Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – At least six mortar shells were fired toward the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning, which houses United Nations offices, African Union personnel, and Western diplomatic missions.

Somalia's mass vaccination against polio, pneumonia targets 3 million children

Somalia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on Monday to combat measles, polio and pneumonia, targeting more than 3 million children in the country.
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Somalia's mass vaccination against polio, pneumonia targets 3 million children

Somalia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on Monday to combat measles, polio and pneumonia, targeting more than 3 million children in the country.

Hirshabelle Minister says joint forces surround Aden Yabaal, urges clans to unite against Al-Shabaab

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Minister of Interior of Hirshabelle State, Abdi Dahir Guure Karoore, announced that Somali National Army (SNA) troops and local defense fighters have surrounded the strategic town of Aden Yabaal in the Middle Shabelle region and are p
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Hirshabelle Minister says joint forces surround Aden Yabaal, urges clans to unite against Al-Shabaab

Beledweyne (HOL) – The Minister of Interior of Hirshabelle State, Abdi Dahir Guure Karoore, announced that Somali National Army (SNA) troops and local defense fighters have surrounded the strategic town of Aden Yabaal in the Middle Shabelle region and are poised to enter it in the coming hours.

Somalia faces rising hunger and flooding as climate shocks intensify

Mogadishu (HOL) — Soaring food prices driven by worsening climate shocks are pushing millions of Somali families deeper into crisis, experts warn, as erratic weather devastates crops, kills livestock, and threatens to overwhelm already fragile livelihoods.
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Somalia faces rising hunger and flooding as climate shocks intensify

Mogadishu (HOL) — Soaring food prices driven by worsening climate shocks are pushing millions of Somali families deeper into crisis, experts warn, as erratic weather devastates crops, kills livestock, and threatens to overwhelm already fragile livelihoods.

Canada backs FAO project to help Somali women farmers adapt to climate change

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Canada have partnered on a new climate and gender-focused initiative aimed at boosting food security and empowering women farmers across Somalia.
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Canada backs FAO project to help Somali women farmers adapt to climate change

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Canada have partnered on a new climate and gender-focused initiative aimed at boosting food security and empowering women farmers across Somalia.

Mustafa Cagjar urges Somali diaspora to invest in Ethiopia’s Somali State

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Somali State President, Mustafa Mohammed Omar 'Cagjar', has urged Somalis living abroad to return home and help rebuild the region, calling on professionals and entrepreneurs in Kenya to invest in local development as th
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Mustafa Cagjar urges Somali diaspora to invest in Ethiopia’s Somali State

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Somali State President, Mustafa Mohammed Omar 'Cagjar', has urged Somalis living abroad to return home and help rebuild the region, calling on professionals and entrepreneurs in Kenya to invest in local development as the state embraces newfound autonomy and peace.

Ma’awisley fighters advance on Al-Shabaab stronghold in central Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ma’awisley militia forces from Somalia’s Hiiraan region are advancing toward the Al-Shabaab-held district of Aadan Yabaal in Middle Shabelle.
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Ma’awisley fighters advance on Al-Shabaab stronghold in central Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ma’awisley militia forces from Somalia’s Hiiraan region are advancing toward the Al-Shabaab-held district of Aadan Yabaal in Middle Shabelle.

Wadajir Party leader urges military support for clan fighters battling Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan region

Mogadishu (HOL) – Wadajir Party leader and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to provide urgent military assistance, weapons, and supplies to local fighters confronting the Al-Shabaab militant group in the Hiira
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Wadajir Party leader urges military support for clan fighters battling Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan region

Mogadishu (HOL) – Wadajir Party leader and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to provide urgent military assistance, weapons, and supplies to local fighters confronting the Al-Shabaab militant group in the Hiiraan region.

Cleared for Takeoff: How Danan Aviation Consulting helps regional carriers navigate a rapidly changing sky

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Across Africa and the Middle East, aviation is entering a defining decade. Passenger demand is rising, new safety mandates are coming into force, and maintenance bottlenecks are driving up operational risks. For airlines and operator
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Cleared for Takeoff: How Danan Aviation Consulting helps regional carriers navigate a rapidly changing sky

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Across Africa and the Middle East, aviation is entering a defining decade. Passenger demand is rising, new safety mandates are coming into force, and maintenance bottlenecks are driving up operational risks. For airlines and operators working in high-growth but resource-stretched environments, the margin for error is narrowing.

Djibouti begins deportation campaign targeting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian migrants

Djibouti (HOL) – The Djiboutian government has launched a wide-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees, arresting and deporting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals over violations of residency and work permit regulations.
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Djibouti begins deportation campaign targeting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian migrants

Djibouti (HOL) – The Djiboutian government has launched a wide-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees, arresting and deporting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals over violations of residency and work permit regulations.

Egypt condemns Mogadishu suicide bombing, reaffirms support for Somalia's security

Mogadishu (HOL) – Egypt has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that struck the Damanyo military base in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring 15 others.
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Egypt condemns Mogadishu suicide bombing, reaffirms support for Somalia's security

Mogadishu (HOL) – Egypt has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that struck the Damanyo military base in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring 15 others.

Jordan condemns terrorist attack on Somali military camp

The Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the “terrorist” attack that targeted the Somali army’s Damaanyo camp in the capital, Mogadishu, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
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Jordan condemns terrorist attack on Somali military camp

The Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the “terrorist” attack that targeted the Somali army’s Damaanyo camp in the capital, Mogadishu, resulting in several deaths and injuries.

Somali army kills over 70 Al-Shabaab militants in major counter-offensive

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), with the support of local defence fighters from Hiiraan, has successfully repelled a series of Al-Shabaab attacks along the Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border, killing more than 70 militants in a 48-hour milit
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Somali army kills over 70 Al-Shabaab militants in major counter-offensive

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), with the support of local defence fighters from Hiiraan, has successfully repelled a series of Al-Shabaab attacks along the Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border, killing more than 70 militants in a 48-hour military operation, according to government sources.

South West state executes man a day after fatal workplace shooting in Baidoa

Baidoa (HOL) — Authorities in Somalia’s South West state executed a man by firing squad on Sunday, less than a day after he was convicted of killing a young office worker in Baidoa.
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South West state executes man a day after fatal workplace shooting in Baidoa

Baidoa (HOL) — Authorities in Somalia’s South West state executed a man by firing squad on Sunday, less than a day after he was convicted of killing a young office worker in Baidoa.

Puntland threatens military action against PSF in Galkayo over unauthorized operations

Galkayo (HOL) — The Puntland government has warned it may use tanks and artillery against the Puntland Security Force (PSF) in Galkayo, accusing the unit of carrying out rogue operations without regional authorization.
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Puntland threatens military action against PSF in Galkayo over unauthorized operations

Galkayo (HOL) — The Puntland government has warned it may use tanks and artillery against the Puntland Security Force (PSF) in Galkayo, accusing the unit of carrying out rogue operations without regional authorization.

Death toll climbs to 20 in Mogadishu suicide bombing claimed by al-Shabab

Mogadishu (HOL) — The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing at a military recruitment center in Mogadishu has climbed to at least 20, with 15 others wounded, as authorities confirm the attack was carried out by the militant group al-Shabab.
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Death toll climbs to 20 in Mogadishu suicide bombing claimed by al-Shabab

Mogadishu (HOL) — The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing at a military recruitment center in Mogadishu has climbed to at least 20, with 15 others wounded, as authorities confirm the attack was carried out by the militant group al-Shabab.

Somaliland marks 34 years of self-declared independence, renews push for international recognition

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland marked the 34th anniversary of its self-declared independence from Somalia on Sunday with large-scale celebrations, military parades, and renewed appeals for international recognition.
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Somaliland marks 34 years of self-declared independence, renews push for international recognition

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland marked the 34th anniversary of its self-declared independence from Somalia on Sunday with large-scale celebrations, military parades, and renewed appeals for international recognition.

Mogadishu City Club clinches Somali league crown after 3-1 win

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu City Club (MCC) secured the 2024–25 Somalia Premier League title on Saturday after a 3-1 win over Raadsan FC, a result that clinched the championship with a game still to play and reignited a proud footballing legacy in the Som
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Mogadishu City Club clinches Somali league crown after 3-1 win

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu City Club (MCC) secured the 2024–25 Somalia Premier League title on Saturday after a 3-1 win over Raadsan FC, a result that clinched the championship with a game still to play and reignited a proud footballing legacy in the Somali capital.

Suicide bombing kills at least ten at military recruitment site in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – A suicide bombing targeted a group of young recruits outside Damanyo military base in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least ten people and injuring dozens more, according to eyewitnesses and medical personnel.
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Suicide bombing kills at least ten at military recruitment site in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – A suicide bombing targeted a group of young recruits outside Damanyo military base in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least ten people and injuring dozens more, according to eyewitnesses and medical personnel.

SSC-Khaatumo leader meets Chinese Ambassador to discuss development cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – The leader of the SSC-Khaatumo administration, Abdikadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), held a key meeting on Saturday with Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Wang Yi at the Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu, focusing on strengthening development ties an
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SSC-Khaatumo leader meets Chinese Ambassador to discuss development cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – The leader of the SSC-Khaatumo administration, Abdikadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), held a key meeting on Saturday with Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Wang Yi at the Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu, focusing on strengthening development ties and cooperation.

Marginalised families in Puntland displacement camps face hunger, discrimination and neglect

Hundreds of families from marginalised communities living in Puntland are facing dire conditions in displacement camps they joined at the start of this year. Unable to afford the high cost of urban life, and subjected to discrimination in town centres, many h
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Marginalised families in Puntland displacement camps face hunger, discrimination and neglect

Hundreds of families from marginalised communities living in Puntland are facing dire conditions in displacement camps they joined at the start of this year. Unable to afford the high cost of urban life, and subjected to discrimination in town centres, many have sought refuge in informal settlements on the outskirts of towns like Garowe.

SSC-Khaatumo Education Ministry imposes exam fee after federal funding cut

Las Anod (HOL) – The SSC-Khaatumo regional government announced that the federal government of Somalia has informed them that there will be no financial support for administering the 2024/2025 National Secondary School Examinations in the region.
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SSC-Khaatumo Education Ministry imposes exam fee after federal funding cut

Las Anod (HOL) – The SSC-Khaatumo regional government announced that the federal government of Somalia has informed them that there will be no financial support for administering the 2024/2025 National Secondary School Examinations in the region.

Somalia sets June 14–29 as dates for 2025 National Secondary School Examinations

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali Ministry of Education and Higher Education has officially announced that this year’s National Secondary School Examinations will be held from June 14 to June 29, 2025, across most regions of the country.
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Somalia sets June 14–29 as dates for 2025 National Secondary School Examinations

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali Ministry of Education and Higher Education has officially announced that this year’s National Secondary School Examinations will be held from June 14 to June 29, 2025, across most regions of the country.

Uganda’s Deputy Defense chief visits Mogadishu to boost military cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Deputy Chief of the Uganda Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday for an official visit aimed at enhancing military cooperation between Somalia and Uganda.
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Uganda’s Deputy Defense chief visits Mogadishu to boost military cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Deputy Chief of the Uganda Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday for an official visit aimed at enhancing military cooperation between Somalia and Uganda.

Kenya forms team to investigate aircraft accidents in South Sudan and Somalia

Long-serving pilot Captain Peter Maranga and Fredrick Kabunge from the Ministry of Transport have been appointed to co-chair an investigation team tasked with reviewing all preliminary accident reports involving Kenyan-registered or -operated aircraft, as sub
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Kenya forms team to investigate aircraft accidents in South Sudan and Somalia

Long-serving pilot Captain Peter Maranga and Fredrick Kabunge from the Ministry of Transport have been appointed to co-chair an investigation team tasked with reviewing all preliminary accident reports involving Kenyan-registered or -operated aircraft, as submitted by South Sudan and Somalia over the past five years.

Somali forces recapture Al-Shabaab-held villages in Middle Shabelle

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, backed by allied clan militias, have recaptured two key villages from Al-Shabaab militants during an overnight offensive in Middle Shabelle, military officials said Saturday.
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Somali forces recapture Al-Shabaab-held villages in Middle Shabelle

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, backed by allied clan militias, have recaptured two key villages from Al-Shabaab militants during an overnight offensive in Middle Shabelle, military officials said Saturday.

Landmine blast near Baraawe airport kills one, injures two

Baraawe (HOL) – At least one person was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion near Baraawe Airport in the Lower Shabelle region on Saturday, according to local residents.
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Landmine blast near Baraawe airport kills one, injures two

Baraawe (HOL) – At least one person was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion near Baraawe Airport in the Lower Shabelle region on Saturday, according to local residents.

34th Arab League Summit kicks off in Baghdad with Israeli war on Gaza topping agenda

The 34th Arab League Summit began on Saturday in Baghdad, with Israel’s war on Gaza dominating the talks besides other regional issues. It is Iraq's fourth summit and first since 2012.
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34th Arab League Summit kicks off in Baghdad with Israeli war on Gaza topping agenda

The 34th Arab League Summit began on Saturday in Baghdad, with Israel’s war on Gaza dominating the talks besides other regional issues. It is Iraq's fourth summit and first since 2012.

European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks

European leaders have agreed to step up joint action against Russia over its failure to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine at a meeting on Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, following talks with United States President Donald Trump.
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European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks

European leaders have agreed to step up joint action against Russia over its failure to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine at a meeting on Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, following talks with United States President Donald Trump.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh to attend Arab League summit in Baghdad

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to attend the 34th Arab League Summit, which opens Saturday in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh to attend Arab League summit in Baghdad

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to attend the 34th Arab League Summit, which opens Saturday in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

Landmine wounds seven people in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – At least seven people, including two government soldiers, were injured in a landmine explosion in Kahda district of Mogadishu on Friday, according to eyewitness accounts and local officials.
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Landmine wounds seven people in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) – At least seven people, including two government soldiers, were injured in a landmine explosion in Kahda district of Mogadishu on Friday, according to eyewitness accounts and local officials.

UN misses deadline to fund new AU mission in Somalia, raising concerns over peacekeeping future

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has failed to authorize a critical funding framework for the African Union's new peace mission in Somalia, missing a self-imposed May 15 deadline and casting doubt on the operation's viability before it
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UN misses deadline to fund new AU mission in Somalia, raising concerns over peacekeeping future

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has failed to authorize a critical funding framework for the African Union's new peace mission in Somalia, missing a self-imposed May 15 deadline and casting doubt on the operation's viability before its scheduled launch.

Somaliland president orders release of Burao detainees, denies Las Anod prisoner amnesty

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has ordered the release of at least 150 people detained during Thursday’s violent protests in Burao and directed a formal investigation into the unrest, which left two people dead an
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Somaliland president orders release of Burao detainees, denies Las Anod prisoner amnesty

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has ordered the release of at least 150 people detained during Thursday’s violent protests in Burao and directed a formal investigation into the unrest, which left two people dead and more than 40 injured.

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