Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has ruled out any return to the country’s long-standing system of indirect elections, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to implementing a universal suffrage model ahead of upcoming electoral reforms.

Mogadishu, June 23, 2025 (HOL) — The United Nations has officially removed Somalia from its list of countries implicated in the recruitment and use of child soldiers, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to comply with international child protection standards.

At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in Somalia, an army spokesperson said Sunday, part of the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabab terrorist group.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali met Sunday with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul.

A roundup of reactions as US joins Israel’s war and attacks three Iranian nuclear sites after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.

The Swedish-Somali artist Salad Hilowle stands in front of one of his very large photographs at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.

Hargiesa (HOL) — Somaliland authorities have conducted national school exams in eastern Sanaag, escalating tensions in a region contested by Puntland, which had explicitly banned the tests.

Garowe (HOL) — Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) met with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni in Garowe on Sunday in a strategic show of unity, as both leaders push for stronger regional influence amid Somalia’s stalled national reforms.

Garowe (HOL) — The district commissioner of Eyl in the Nugaal region, Faysal Khaliif Wacays, was seriously injured Saturday in a knife attack allegedly carried out by a local youth leader, according to security sources.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali participated Saturday in the opening of the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces have destroyed two Al-Shabab weapons depots in a targeted military operation in Aadan Yabaal, a strategic town in the Middle Shabelle region long used by the militant group as a base for attacks across central Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with Ugandan troops under the African Union Stabilization Support Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have on Saturday captured the strategic towns of Sabid and Anole from al-Shabab militants in the Lower Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the postponement of the upcoming National Consultative Council meeting, originally scheduled to begin on June 22 in Mogadishu.

Addis Ababa (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Gen. Michael Langley met Friday with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the capital, Addis Ababa, to discuss regional security challenges.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to attend a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on Saturday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said on Thursday, as war rages between Israel and Iran.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali arrived in Istanbul on Friday to participate in the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Jowhar (HOL) – Former head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Sanbaloolshe), has been re-elected to seat HOP058 in the House of the People of Somalia’s 11th Parliament.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The four-day National Consultation Forum, opened by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday, concluded on Thursday afternoon in Mogadishu with a communique outlining key resolutions on national unity, security, constitutional reform, and electoral processes.

Ankara (HOL) – The Somali Embassy in Turkey has facilitated the safe evacuation of Dr. Mustafa Ali Macalin, a Somali medical student who sustained light injuries in Tehran following an Israeli airstrike, as tensions continue to escalate between Iran and Israel.

Las Anod (HOL) – The President of SSC-Khaatumo, Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye, has strongly condemned the gang rape and torture of two sisters in Las Anod, describing the attack as a heinous crime that has deeply shaken the community.

A court in Kenya on Thursday sentenced two men to 30 years in prison for facilitating the 2019 attack on a Nairobi luxury hotel complex that left 21 people dead.

Kenya's parliament on Thursday voted to approve this year's proposed finance law, denying the revenue authority's request to get unrestricted access to taxpayers' data on account of privacy concerns and constitutional safeguards.

Somalia has successfully concluded its 12th Grade National Examination for the 2024–2025 academic year, marking a key step in the country’s broader efforts to reform and modernise its education sector.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Federal Government has reiterated its accusation that Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni is obstructing the implementation of 17 World Bank-funded development projects intended to benefit communities across Puntland.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Speaker of the Somali House of the People, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, on Wednesday urged political stakeholders to unite in giving the Somali people the opportunity to elect their leaders, reaffirming Parliament’s commitment to strengthening governance through constitutional and legislative reform.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional authorities have firmly rejected individuals participating in the ongoing National Consultation Forum in Mogadishu to represent the Puntland state, reiterating the administration’s official boycott of the conference.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe.

A company set up by a Somali returnee offering easy loans or rental of motorbikes in Mogadishu is proving a popular way for unemployed youth, some of them also returnees from abroad, to earn a living.

Veteran midwife Maryan Abdulkadir Haji, 62, has been hailed by her community for her dedication and achievements during a 34-year career in maternal health care that has saved the lives of countless mothers and their babies in southern Somalia.

Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as part of the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on June 17.

At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed when the Somali military carried out precision airstrikes on the terror group’s positions in the Lower Juba region, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

Ankara (HOL) – The Somali Embassy in Turkey has officially urged Somali nationals currently in Iran to contact the embassy if they wish to leave the country, amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel.

Tehran (HOL) – Somali nationals living in Iran have expressed growing concern over the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, with some considering whether to flee the country amid increasing insecurity.

The Yemeni Embassy in Somalia has announced the release of seven Yemeni fishermen who had been detained for nearly two months by authorities in Bosaso, Puntland.

Nairobi (HOL) – Kenya and Finland have reiterated their commitment to supporting Somalia’s peacebuilding efforts, especially amid the ongoing drawdown of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and increasing regional sensitivities.