Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union has extended the presence of Burundian troops in Somalia for an additional six months, aiming to reinforce ongoing efforts against the militant group al-Shabaab and support state-building initiatives.

A late own goal off Palmeiras defender Agustin Giay lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia, sending the Premier League side into the Club World Cup semifinals.

Pretoria (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met with Ronald Ozzy Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on Friday in Pretoria to explore ways to deepen bilateral relations and expand areas of cooperation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has reiterated its appeal for stronger international backing of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), urging both sustained financial support and long-term funding solutions critical to the country’s stabilization.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in collaboration with local Macawisley militia fighters, killed two senior Al-Shabaab leaders and two of their bodyguards in a planned military operation in the Guulane area of the Middle Shabelle region, military sources confirmed on Friday.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated Thursday in a virtual session held by the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) at the ministerial level to follow up on developments in Somalia and discuss latest updates on transition from the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Council of Ministers on Thursday formally approved a list of nine candidates for appointment to the National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) during its weekly session chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government on Thursday repatriated 14 Somali youth who had been detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate irregularly to Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced.

Dhusamareb (HOL) – Galmudug State President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor on Thursday officially launched the “One Person, One Vote” voter registration campaign in Dhusamareb, the administrative capital of the regional state.

Somali influencers used social media to spread radical content, urge violence, raise cash for arms and glorify war in Somalia — all from Germany, a joint investigation by DW and German public broadcaster ARD found.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the Somali Salvation Forum, a key opposition coalition, at the Presidential Palace (Villa Somalia) on Thursday — marking their second high-level dialogue in less than a month.

Jowhar (HOL) — Armed assailants opened fire on civilians at a local market in Qoryooley district on Thursday, killing one woman and injuring two others, according to eyewitnesses.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash, according to local reports in Spain.

Kenya is planning to privatise some state assets via initial public offerings in order to bring in more private sector investment, President William Ruto said in remarks at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

A Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport on Wednesday, killing five passengers, a Ugandan military spokesperson said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Uganda after a Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Mogadishu on Wednesday, killing five personnel.

A helicopter used by an African Union peacekeeping mission has crashed at the international airport in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least three people, authorities said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday night attended a high-level ceremony hosted at the Office of the Prime Minister to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Somalia’s Independence and National Unity Day.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commandos have killed a senior Al-Shabaab leader and eight of his bodyguards in a targeted operation conducted in the Bariire area of the Lower Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A military helicopter crashed and burst into flames at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday, according to two airport staff who witnessed the incident.

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania and Somalia plan to resume direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu as part of renewed efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia celebrated its 65th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday with a high-level national ceremony in Mogadishu, featuring a grand military parade and aerial displays by the Somali Air Force.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Monday with Somali American politician Samakab Hussein, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, alongside senior commanders of the Somali National Army and government officials, attended a national flag-raising ceremony on Monday night to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Somalia’s independence and unity.

Kismayo (HOL) — Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with Jubbaland’s Dervish forces, have killed at least 50 Al-Shabaab militants during military operations conducted over the past three days in the Lower Juba region.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha to discuss expanding cooperation in trade, energy, education, and regional stability, according to a statement released Monday by the Somaliland Presidency.

One person died and two others were injured after an explosion damaged several homes on Philadelphia’s north side early Sunday, according to authorities.

Baidoa (HOL) — Al-Shabab militants launched a series of mortar attacks late Sunday on a military base in the Barujed area, located on the outskirts of Baidoa, the interim administrative capital of Somalia’s Southwest state.

Bosaso (HOL) — A group of wounded Puntland army personnel who fought against ISIS militants in the Al-Miskaad Mountains of the Bari region have accused the Puntland Military Support Committee of misappropriating funds meant for their medical care.

Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday, raising hopes for an end to fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new Mogadishu International Airport, a major infrastructure project planned for the Warsheekh district in the Middle Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport announced Sunday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey to strengthen cooperation in economic and transport infrastructure across African coastal nations.

Six young Moroccan men have been held for several years in a prison in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia. Although a final court ruling acquitted them of charges related to terrorism, they continue to be detained under reportedly difficult conditions, including limited access to food, clean water, medical care, and contact with the outside world.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag has called for an immediate end to the deadly inter-clan clashes in the town of Abudwak, located in the northern part of the Galgaduud region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and Speaker of the House of the People Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe) have expressed condolences following the death of Sultan Abdiqadir Haji Mahmoud, the Second Vice President of Jubbaland State.