Mogadishu (HOL) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at the main gate of the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu’s Hodan district about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, killing and wounding an undetermined number of people, Somalia’s Defence Ministry said.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland security forces say they foiled an al-Shabab plot to attack civilians after sweeping three villages in Somalia’s Lower Juba region before dawn Wednesday.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A roadside bomb wounded seven Kenyan police officers Wednesday when their patrol truck hit an improvised explosive device on the dusty Aresa–Khalalio track east of Mandera town near the Somali border, authorities said.

Mahas (HOL) — Federal government officials and local militia leaders have begun military mobilization in Mahaas district, located in the Hiiraan region, in preparation for an operation aimed at retaking Moqokori district from al-Shabab militants.

Garowe (HOL) — A group of traditional elders from the Sanaag and Haylaan regions issued a statement on Wednesday rejecting efforts to incorporate their territories into the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo administration, as political figures and other elders from the regions are expected to attend a major conference in Las Anod next week.

Simmering anger against President William Ruto’s government has boiled over into clashes between protesters and the police, who have deployed live rounds, tear gas and water cannons.

Las Anod (HOL) — Former Speaker of the Puntland Parliament, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibriil, arrived in Las Anod on Tuesday alongside a delegation representing the Sanaag and Haylaan regions, ahead of the SSC-Khaatumo Regional State Completion Conference scheduled to begin on July 10.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held a high-level consultative meeting on Tuesday with hundreds of women from across Mogadishu to emphasize their vital role in shaping Somalia’s future, particularly in areas such as elections, constitutional reform, reconciliation, and national unity.

The political terrain of Somaliland and the contested SSC-Khatumo regions is shifting beneath the feet of its most prominent actors. At the heart of this transformation lies a fractured alliance between three former comrades: President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, Waddani Party Chairman Hersi Ali Haji Hassan, and former Speaker of Parliament Abdirisak Khalif Ahmed. Once united under the reformist banner of Waddani, these men now represent diverging—and in some cases, conflicting visions for the future of Somaliland and the broader Somali region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 300,000 Somali children could miss lifesaving vaccines this year after the United States scaled back humanitarian funding, health officials and aid agencies say.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defence minister on Tuesday dismissed social-media claims that the federal government has moved troops into the contested northern regions of Sanaag and Sool, calling the rumours “baseless” and unsupported by evidence.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Hirshabelle president Mohamed Abdi Ware has accused Somalia’s federal government and some regional states of losing focus on the fight against al-Shabab, warning that the militant group is regaining momentum as national priorities shift elsewhere.

The graduates are expected to strengthen Somalia's healthcare system.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out on Monday in Moqokori district in the Hiiraan region after al-Shabab militants launched a large-scale assault involving suicide bombings and ground attacks, according to military and local sources.

Garowe (HOL) — A man accused of sexually assaulting three children, including two sisters under the age of 10, appeared in court in Garowe on Monday in one of the most serious child abuse cases to surface in Puntland in recent years.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Dozens of residents in Hargeisa’s 150th neighborhood staged a protest on Monday following the killing of two civilians by Somaliland security forces in the Agabar area of Gabiley district.

CAIRO, Egypt (HOL) — Egypt vowed Sunday to block Ethiopia’s bid for Red Sea access and said it will speed up training and equipping Somali forces as part of a widening security partnership.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Several casualties are feared after al-Shabab militants launched a coordinated attack on Moqokori district in the Hiiraan region early Monday, according to local sources.

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland regional administration has banned all unauthorized meetings in Sanaag region, a move seen as part of its escalating efforts to counter growing support for the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo administration.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenya is on edge as the nation marks Saba Saba Day, with mass protests expected nationwide following weeks of public outrage over police brutality, economic hardship, and a controversial protest bill that has drawn widespread criticism.

HELSINKI, Finland (HOL) — The Finnish Film Foundation has awarded nearly €2.2 million in production support to 16 new projects, with a standout among them: Halima, the debut feature by Somali-Finnish filmmaker Naima Mohamud. The groundbreaking film, which secured the largest grant at €738,000, marks a historic milestone as Mohamud becomes the first Black Finnish woman to direct a feature-length film.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland warned Sunday that Somalia’s federal government will be held accountable for any violence in the disputed Sanaag region after regional troops seized the coastal village of Elbuh and forced rival political figures to withdraw overnight.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HOL) — Kuwait and the United Kingdom have signed two memoranda of understanding to jointly provide $10 million in humanitarian aid for conflict-affected communities in Sudan and Somalia, officials announced Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Sunday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, further deepening security and trade ties while navigating rival pressure from Cairo and Addis Ababa over the Nile’s contested waters.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somali culture.

The Trump administration has deported to South Sudan eight migrants who had been held for more than a month by the U.S. at a military base in Djibouti, the Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday, after the migrants lost a last-ditch effort to halt their transfer to the politically unstable country.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Authorities in Dhusamareb, the administrative capital of Galmudug, have directed all business owners to install CCTV cameras on their premises as part of heightened security efforts in the city.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation Affairs on Saturday appointed an eight-member technical committee tasked with finalizing the formation of the interim SSC-Khaatumo regional administration.

Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a “one-term” leader. They stick their index fingers in the air, saying Ruto must vacate the presidency when his term expires in 2027.

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called out Kenya's role in the ongoing Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army troops and allied local forces killed at least 10 al-Shabab militants on Saturday after repelling a pre-dawn attack near Gumarre, close to Moqokori in the Hiiraan region, according to military officials.

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest regional state leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen officially laid the foundation stone on Saturday for a new Teacher Training Center in Baidoa, the administrative capital of the state.

Las Anod (HOL) — At least one civilian was killed and several others wounded on Saturday following a confrontation between Puntland security forces and a group of armed fighters loyal to Abdirashid Yusuf Jibriil, the former speaker of the Puntland Parliament.

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.