Somalia



Passenger triggered by 'beautiful-eyed' flight attendant erupts in rage as cabin looks on in shock

The man, who claimed to be 'the realest person on the East Coast,' began his outburst by attacking flight staff, but when other passengers stepped in to defend the crew, he turned his fury on them instead.

Puntland police arrest former officer linked to deadly attack in Garowe town

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland regional police have arrested a former officer, Abdirahman Mohamed Ali, who is accused of carrying out a deadly attack on law enforcement personnel in Garowe city on Thursday.
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Puntland police arrest former officer linked to deadly attack in Garowe town

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland regional police have arrested a former officer, Abdirahman Mohamed Ali, who is accused of carrying out a deadly attack on law enforcement personnel in Garowe city on Thursday.

Somalia and Azerbaijan discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in Baku

Baku (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku to explore ways to deepen diplomatic ties and broaden cooperation across key sectors.
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Somalia and Azerbaijan discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in Baku

Baku (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku to explore ways to deepen diplomatic ties and broaden cooperation across key sectors.

Somali and Djiboutian defense ministers discuss regional security cooperation at IDEF 2025

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defense Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, attending the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul, held a bilateral meeting with his Djiboutian counterpart, Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed.
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Somali and Djiboutian defense ministers discuss regional security cooperation at IDEF 2025

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defense Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, attending the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul, held a bilateral meeting with his Djiboutian counterpart, Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed.

Puntland refuses Somalia and Turkey’s demands to release weaponry on ship

The standoff continues between the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the federal government of Somalia over a cargo ship loaded with Turkish weaponry that is being detained. The government of Puntland insists it is investigating the tru
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Puntland refuses Somalia and Turkey’s demands to release weaponry on ship

The standoff continues between the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the federal government of Somalia over a cargo ship loaded with Turkish weaponry that is being detained. The government of Puntland insists it is investigating the true ownership of the military hardware on the vessel, rejecting the calls by both the federal government of Somalia and Turkey to release the vessel and its cargo.

Somaliland, Taiwan deepen ties with coast guard and blue economy pact

Hargeisa (HOL) — Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark coast guard cooperation agreement on Thursday to bolster maritime security and expand blue economy initiatives, marking a deepening of unofficial diplomatic ties between two unrecognized governments s
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Somaliland, Taiwan deepen ties with coast guard and blue economy pact

Hargeisa (HOL) — Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark coast guard cooperation agreement on Thursday to bolster maritime security and expand blue economy initiatives, marking a deepening of unofficial diplomatic ties between two unrecognized governments seeking broader global partnerships.

Somalia’s state-building project is in tatters

The road from Garowe, the capital of Puntland statelet in northern Somalia, to the port of Bosaso runs through territory occupied by two of the world’s most notorious jihadist groups (see map). In the remote mountains to the east is an outpost of Islamic St
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Somalia’s state-building project is in tatters

The road from Garowe, the capital of Puntland statelet in northern Somalia, to the port of Bosaso runs through territory occupied by two of the world’s most notorious jihadist groups (see map). In the remote mountains to the east is an outpost of Islamic State (IS). To the west is al-Shabab, al-Qaeda’s richest and most lethal affiliate. For the past eight months local forces from Puntland, backed with air strikes by America and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been waging an all-out war against IS. A similar offensive against al-Shabab may begin soon.

Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years in crash that killed 5 Somali-American women

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Derrick Thompson was sentenced Thursday to 58 years and eight months in prison for a 2023 high-speed crash in Minneapolis that killed five Somali American women, a tragedy that devastated one of the largest Somali diaspora com
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Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years in crash that killed 5 Somali-American women

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Derrick Thompson was sentenced Thursday to 58 years and eight months in prison for a 2023 high-speed crash in Minneapolis that killed five Somali American women, a tragedy that devastated one of the largest Somali diaspora communities in the United States.

Qatar to host OIC ministerial summit aimed at rallying international support for Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Qatar will host a high-level ministerial summit on Sunday aimed at rallying international support for Somalia’s stability, development, and unity, as part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Somalia Contact Group.
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Qatar to host OIC ministerial summit aimed at rallying international support for Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Qatar will host a high-level ministerial summit on Sunday aimed at rallying international support for Somalia’s stability, development, and unity, as part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Somalia Contact Group.

Former Somali MP briefly detained at Nairobi airport over maritime dispute advocacy

Nairobi (HOL) — Former Somali lawmaker and deputy parliamentary speaker Mohamed Omar Dalha was detained for nearly three hours on Thursday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in an incident reportedly tied to his past defence of Somalia’s territorial
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Former Somali MP briefly detained at Nairobi airport over maritime dispute advocacy

Nairobi (HOL) — Former Somali lawmaker and deputy parliamentary speaker Mohamed Omar Dalha was detained for nearly three hours on Thursday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in an incident reportedly tied to his past defence of Somalia’s territorial claims in a high-profile maritime dispute with Kenya.

Galmudug forces kill Al-Shabaab commanders in coordinated Mudug raid

Mogadishu (HOL) — Security forces in Somalia’s Galmudug state killed at least nine Al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, and destroyed a militant base during a coordinated operation in the Mudug region late Wednesday, regional officials confi
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Galmudug forces kill Al-Shabaab commanders in coordinated Mudug raid

Mogadishu (HOL) — Security forces in Somalia’s Galmudug state killed at least nine Al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, and destroyed a militant base during a coordinated operation in the Mudug region late Wednesday, regional officials confirmed.

Puntland acknowledges fishermen boarding of MV Sea World, probes possible looting

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland regional government has confirmed that a group of local fishermen briefly boarded the MV Sea World after the vessel experienced technical issues off the Bareda coast in the Ras Asayr region, raising concerns about stolen weapons befo
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Puntland acknowledges fishermen boarding of MV Sea World, probes possible looting

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland regional government has confirmed that a group of local fishermen briefly boarded the MV Sea World after the vessel experienced technical issues off the Bareda coast in the Ras Asayr region, raising concerns about stolen weapons before Puntland security forces intervened.

Puntland soldier kills two tax officials in Garowe town

Garowe (HOL) — At least two Garowe local government tax officials were killed and three others seriously injured after a Puntland security officer opened fire on a Brobax vehicle they were boarding in the city on Monday.
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Puntland soldier kills two tax officials in Garowe town

Garowe (HOL) — At least two Garowe local government tax officials were killed and three others seriously injured after a Puntland security officer opened fire on a Brobax vehicle they were boarding in the city on Monday.

Qatari and Somali officials discuss strengthening bilateral ties

Doha (HOL) — Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, who is currently visiting the Gu
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Qatari and Somali officials discuss strengthening bilateral ties

Doha (HOL) — Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, who is currently visiting the Gulf nation.

Ma’awisleey forces kill 4 Al-Shabab fighters in central Somalia clash

Maxaas, Somalia (HOL) — At least four Al-Shabab fighters were killed Wednesday in a clash with Ma’awisleey forces near Maxaas, a town in central Somalia’s Hiiraan region, as local militias step up operations to reclaim territory from the insurgent group
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Ma’awisleey forces kill 4 Al-Shabab fighters in central Somalia clash

Maxaas, Somalia (HOL) — At least four Al-Shabab fighters were killed Wednesday in a clash with Ma’awisleey forces near Maxaas, a town in central Somalia’s Hiiraan region, as local militias step up operations to reclaim territory from the insurgent group.

Fighting in Beled Hawo rekindles federal–Jubaland conflict in Gedo

Beled Hawo, Somalia (HOL) — Heavy fighting erupted Tuesday in the southern town of Beled Hawo between Somali federal forces and troops aligned with the Jubaland administration, leaving multiple people dead or wounded, including civilians caught in the cross
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Fighting in Beled Hawo rekindles federal–Jubaland conflict in Gedo

Beled Hawo, Somalia (HOL) — Heavy fighting erupted Tuesday in the southern town of Beled Hawo between Somali federal forces and troops aligned with the Jubaland administration, leaving multiple people dead or wounded, including civilians caught in the crossfire.

Mogadishu police arrest man accused of brutally assaulting wife in Deyniile district

Mogadishu (HOL) — Police in Mogadishu have arrested a man accused of violently assaulting his wife just days after her arrival from the Netherlands, in a case that has sparked public outrage and renewed calls to protect women’s rights in Somalia.
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Mogadishu police arrest man accused of brutally assaulting wife in Deyniile district

Mogadishu (HOL) — Police in Mogadishu have arrested a man accused of violently assaulting his wife just days after her arrival from the Netherlands, in a case that has sparked public outrage and renewed calls to protect women’s rights in Somalia.

Federal government demands Puntland release Turkish-linked military vessel

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has called on the Puntland regional administration to immediately and unconditionally release the Sea World, a Comoros-flagged cargo vessel intercepted while transporting military equipment and commercial goods t
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Federal government demands Puntland release Turkish-linked military vessel

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has called on the Puntland regional administration to immediately and unconditionally release the Sea World, a Comoros-flagged cargo vessel intercepted while transporting military equipment and commercial goods to Mogadishu under a bilateral defense agreement with Türkiye.

Foreign minister urges Somali diaspora to bolster support for national army

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, has called on the Somali diaspora to increase their support for the Somali National Army (SNA) in an effort to strengthen national security and prom
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Foreign minister urges Somali diaspora to bolster support for national army

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, has called on the Somali diaspora to increase their support for the Somali National Army (SNA) in an effort to strengthen national security and promote stability.

Somalia, Switzerland sign agreement to strengthen immigration services and security

Geneva (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) and Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) have signed a new cooperation agreement to improve immigration services and enhancing border security systems.
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Somalia, Switzerland sign agreement to strengthen immigration services and security

Geneva (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) and Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) have signed a new cooperation agreement to improve immigration services and enhancing border security systems.

Federal government accuses Jubbaland leader of orchestrating deadly clash Beled Hawo town

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has accused Jubbaland regional leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam, widely known as Ahmed Madobe, of orchestrating a deadly attack against federal forces in the contested town of Beled Hawo, in the Gedo reg
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Federal government accuses Jubbaland leader of orchestrating deadly clash Beled Hawo town

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has accused Jubbaland regional leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam, widely known as Ahmed Madobe, of orchestrating a deadly attack against federal forces in the contested town of Beled Hawo, in the Gedo region, on Tuesday.

A moment of opportunity: Supercharging the clean energy age

Energy has shaped humanity’s path – from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, we’re at the dawn of a new era. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.
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A moment of opportunity: Supercharging the clean energy age

Energy has shaped humanity’s path – from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, we’re at the dawn of a new era. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.

Somali PM slams UK lawmakers over Somaliland support, urges diaspora to defend unity

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has strongly condemned members of the British Parliament for supporting Somaliland’s bid for independence, warning that foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs threatens national sovereignt
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Somali PM slams UK lawmakers over Somaliland support, urges diaspora to defend unity

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has strongly condemned members of the British Parliament for supporting Somaliland’s bid for independence, warning that foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs threatens national sovereignty and risks destabilizing ongoing state-building efforts.

Somali artist trains Mogadishu youth to reclaim creativity through painting

Mogadishu (HOL) — In a modest studio tucked behind a quiet alleyway in Somalia’s capital, Masla Abdi Deir is quietly staging a creative revolution.
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Somali artist trains Mogadishu youth to reclaim creativity through painting

Mogadishu (HOL) — In a modest studio tucked behind a quiet alleyway in Somalia’s capital, Masla Abdi Deir is quietly staging a creative revolution.

Somali-led AI study reveals key factors behind Somali women’s fertility preferences

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali-led study has used machine learning to identify age, childbirth history, and access to health care as the strongest predictors of whether women want more children, insights that could reshape family planning efforts in one of the
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Somali-led AI study reveals key factors behind Somali women’s fertility preferences

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali-led study has used machine learning to identify age, childbirth history, and access to health care as the strongest predictors of whether women want more children, insights that could reshape family planning efforts in one of the world’s highest-fertility countries.

Jubbaland says it retakes Beled Hawo after federal troop deployment reignites Gedo clashes

Beled Hawo (HOL) — Heavy fighting erupted Tuesday in the southern border town of Beled Hawo after the Somali federal government deployed Abdirashid Janan, a controversial former Jubbaland security minister, as the new regional intelligence chief, triggerin
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Jubbaland says it retakes Beled Hawo after federal troop deployment reignites Gedo clashes

Beled Hawo (HOL) — Heavy fighting erupted Tuesday in the southern border town of Beled Hawo after the Somali federal government deployed Abdirashid Janan, a controversial former Jubbaland security minister, as the new regional intelligence chief, triggering a fierce response from Jubbaland forces who later claimed full control of the town.

Somaliland declares national emergency as drought worsens in Awdal and Salal

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Tuesday declared a national emergency and ordered the immediate launch of emergency relief operations after severe drought conditions threatened lives and livelihoods across several
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Somaliland declares national emergency as drought worsens in Awdal and Salal

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Tuesday declared a national emergency and ordered the immediate launch of emergency relief operations after severe drought conditions threatened lives and livelihoods across several regions, particularly Awdal and Salal in the country’s west.

Somaliland and Taiwan to sign maritime pact despite China-Somalia pushback

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland and Taiwan are poised to sign a maritime cooperation agreement this week, bolstering their diplomatic relationship with a focus on regional security and coastal defence while deepening a relationship that continues to draw shar
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Somaliland and Taiwan to sign maritime pact despite China-Somalia pushback

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland and Taiwan are poised to sign a maritime cooperation agreement this week, bolstering their diplomatic relationship with a focus on regional security and coastal defence while deepening a relationship that continues to draw sharp criticism from Somalia and China.

Opposition MPs warn of growing political crisis after talks with President stall

Mogadishu (HOL) — Lawmakers from Somalia’s National Salvation Council have warned that months-long talks between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition have failed to yield progress, deepening the country’s political crisis and risking natio
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Opposition MPs warn of growing political crisis after talks with President stall

Mogadishu (HOL) — Lawmakers from Somalia’s National Salvation Council have warned that months-long talks between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition have failed to yield progress, deepening the country’s political crisis and risking national instability.

NISA’s Gaashan forces destroy al-Shabaab explosives site in Lower Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Gaashan Special Forces, operating under the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), carried out a targeted operation Monday in the Dhanaane area of the Lower Shabelle region, destroying a house used by al-Shabaab to s
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NISA’s Gaashan forces destroy al-Shabaab explosives site in Lower Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Gaashan Special Forces, operating under the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), carried out a targeted operation Monday in the Dhanaane area of the Lower Shabelle region, destroying a house used by al-Shabaab to store explosives.

Jubbaland court sentences four women for aiding al-Shabaab, orders rehabilitation

Kismayo (HOL) — A military court in Somalia’s Jubbaland State has sentenced four women found guilty of providing intelligence to al-Shabaab militants operating in the country.
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Jubbaland court sentences four women for aiding al-Shabaab, orders rehabilitation

Kismayo (HOL) — A military court in Somalia’s Jubbaland State has sentenced four women found guilty of providing intelligence to al-Shabaab militants operating in the country.

Second suspicious ship spotted off Puntland coast near site of earlier interception

Bosaso (HOL) — Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland State have reported the presence of another Comoros-flagged vessel off the coast of the Bareedo district in the Raascayr region—near the same location where a previous ship carrying military equipment wa
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Second suspicious ship spotted off Puntland coast near site of earlier interception

Bosaso (HOL) — Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland State have reported the presence of another Comoros-flagged vessel off the coast of the Bareedo district in the Raascayr region—near the same location where a previous ship carrying military equipment was recently intercepted.

Puntland intercepts Turkish-linked arms shipment bound for Mogadishu

Bosaso (HOL) — Security forces in Somalia’s northern Puntland region have intercepted a cargo vessel allegedly carrying Turkish military equipment to the capital, Mogadishu, raising new questions about Somalia’s maritime governance and arms control.
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Puntland intercepts Turkish-linked arms shipment bound for Mogadishu

Bosaso (HOL) — Security forces in Somalia’s northern Puntland region have intercepted a cargo vessel allegedly carrying Turkish military equipment to the capital, Mogadishu, raising new questions about Somalia’s maritime governance and arms control.

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