Somalia



Fuel Relief on the Horizon: NOCMA G-to-G Consignment Arrives in Mozambique Enroute to Malawi

  A major fuel breakthrough is underway for Malawi as the vessel MT Virgo, carrying 22 million litres of diesel, has docked at Nacala Port in Mozambique, marking a critical phase in the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import deal. The vessel, whic

Somalia appoints vetting committee for Northeastern State assembly

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has appointed a seven-member committee to verify and endorse nominees for the Regional Assembly of the Northeastern State, a move officials say is essential to advancing Somalia’s federalization and reconci
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Somalia appoints vetting committee for Northeastern State assembly

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has appointed a seven-member committee to verify and endorse nominees for the Regional Assembly of the Northeastern State, a move officials say is essential to advancing Somalia’s federalization and reconciliation efforts.

Turkish officials arrive in Bosaso for talks over seized arms ship

Mogadishu (HOL) — A high-level delegation of Turkish diplomats and military officials arrived in Bosaso this week for talks with Puntland authorities over a seized cargo vessel carrying Turkish-made military equipment, intensifying a constitutional showdow
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Turkish officials arrive in Bosaso for talks over seized arms ship

Mogadishu (HOL) — A high-level delegation of Turkish diplomats and military officials arrived in Bosaso this week for talks with Puntland authorities over a seized cargo vessel carrying Turkish-made military equipment, intensifying a constitutional showdown between Somalia’s federal government and the semi-autonomous regional state.

The national conversation Somalis cannot afford to ignore

Somalia has been in political turmoil for years. Yet Somalis are not having the national conversation about the constitutional and civic foundations needed to address it. Instead, public debate remains fixated on the turbulence itself—tracking rivalries, di
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The national conversation Somalis cannot afford to ignore

Somalia has been in political turmoil for years. Yet Somalis are not having the national conversation about the constitutional and civic foundations needed to address it. Instead, public debate remains fixated on the turbulence itself—tracking rivalries, disputes, and shifting alliances—without confronting the institutional voids that allow the turmoil to persist. Somali opinion writing mirrors this fixation—fragmented, reactive, and more attuned to political drama than to structural diagnosis. On platforms like Hiiraan Online and other Somali media, essays catalogue familiar divisions: chronic regional rivalries, political feuds, and clan mistrust. Some rally behind factions in the name of federalism or reform; others conclude with broad appeals for unity.

Banadir court orders arrest of suspect accused of financing terrorism

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Banadir Regional Court has issued an arrest warrant for Ramadaan Caydaruus Cali after the Office of the Attorney General filed criminal charges against him, alleging involvement in terrorism financing and money laundering.
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Banadir court orders arrest of suspect accused of financing terrorism

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Banadir Regional Court has issued an arrest warrant for Ramadaan Caydaruus Cali after the Office of the Attorney General filed criminal charges against him, alleging involvement in terrorism financing and money laundering.

UPDF and Somali forces kill over 50 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in collaboration with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), have killed over 50 Al-Shabaab militants, in
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UPDF and Somali forces kill over 50 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle region

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in collaboration with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), have killed over 50 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, during a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region.

Somalia’s camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs

Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia ‘s pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall in local folklore. But on the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at the center of an agricultural revolutio
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Somalia’s camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs

Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia ‘s pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall in local folklore. But on the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at the center of an agricultural revolution that could redefine Somali farming.

Northeastern State Presidential Candidates reject electoral process, accuse federal interference

Las Anod (HOL) – Presidential candidates for the newly formed Northeastern Somali Regional State have denounced the ongoing preparations for the upcoming election, raising concerns over alleged interference by the Federal Government.
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Northeastern State Presidential Candidates reject electoral process, accuse federal interference

Las Anod (HOL) – Presidential candidates for the newly formed Northeastern Somali Regional State have denounced the ongoing preparations for the upcoming election, raising concerns over alleged interference by the Federal Government.

New Northeastern Administration leader urges peace, rejects division

Las Anod (HOL) – The leader of the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, Abdiqadir Aw Ali Firdhiye, has called on Somaliland to embrace peace, stating that conflict cannot yield meaningful outcomes.
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New Northeastern Administration leader urges peace, rejects division

Las Anod (HOL) – The leader of the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, Abdiqadir Aw Ali Firdhiye, has called on Somaliland to embrace peace, stating that conflict cannot yield meaningful outcomes.

Hamas rejects U.S. disarmament claim as global outrage grows over Gaza famine

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hamas has denied claims made by a U.S. official that the group is willing to disarm, insisting it will not relinquish its weapons until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established, as Gaza’s starvation cris
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Hamas rejects U.S. disarmament claim as global outrage grows over Gaza famine

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hamas has denied claims made by a U.S. official that the group is willing to disarm, insisting it will not relinquish its weapons until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established, as Gaza’s starvation crisis continues to intensify.

Insurance Revolution in Somalia: Will new national Takaful Law ignite economic growth and community trust?

While President of Somalia enacted National Takaful Law Somalia on May 16, 2025, and Central Bank approved insurance/takaful regulations and guidelines on May 24, 2024. It’s another step in the country’s reconstruction journey and new wave in the financia
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Insurance Revolution in Somalia: Will new national Takaful Law ignite economic growth and community trust?

While President of Somalia enacted National Takaful Law Somalia on May 16, 2025, and Central Bank approved insurance/takaful regulations and guidelines on May 24, 2024. It’s another step in the country’s reconstruction journey and new wave in the financial sector that has been protecting several masses from risks globally after 30 years of the collapse of the central government.

Somali court sentences Haramcad officer to death for killing unarmed civilian

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali military court has sentenced a former officer from the Haram'ad special police unit to death by firing squad after finding him guilty of murdering an unarmed day labourer in a brazen, unprovoked shooting that has reignited public
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Somali court sentences Haramcad officer to death for killing unarmed civilian

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali military court has sentenced a former officer from the Haram'ad special police unit to death by firing squad after finding him guilty of murdering an unarmed day labourer in a brazen, unprovoked shooting that has reignited public debate over accountability within the country’s security forces.

Somalia ranks second in Africa for extremist violence deaths, report shows

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia recorded the second-highest number of deaths linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa last year, accounting for nearly a third of all fatalities across the continent, according to a new report by the Africa Center for Strateg
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Somalia ranks second in Africa for extremist violence deaths, report shows

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia recorded the second-highest number of deaths linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa last year, accounting for nearly a third of all fatalities across the continent, according to a new report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS).

Somali forces, Ma’awisley militia mobilize to retake Mahas from Al-Shabaab

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government troops and allied Ma’awisley militia have launched a coordinated mobilization to retake the strategic town of Mahas in the Hiiraan region, days after Al-Shabaab militants seized control in a significant blow to federal
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Somali forces, Ma’awisley militia mobilize to retake Mahas from Al-Shabaab

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government troops and allied Ma’awisley militia have launched a coordinated mobilization to retake the strategic town of Mahas in the Hiiraan region, days after Al-Shabaab militants seized control in a significant blow to federal counterinsurgency efforts.

Opposition MP accuses federal government of illegal sale of Laansareeti Hospita

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government is facing sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and civil society members over the sale of key public properties in Mogadishu, including the former Ministry of Health building and the Laansareeti Hospital.
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Opposition MP accuses federal government of illegal sale of Laansareeti Hospita

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government is facing sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and civil society members over the sale of key public properties in Mogadishu, including the former Ministry of Health building and the Laansareeti Hospital.

Somaliland rejects newly formed Northeastern regional state, calling it illegal

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland’s self-declared government has firmly opposed the formation of the Northeastern Somali Regional State administration in Las Anod, describing the move as illegal and asserting that the regions involved are integral parts of Soma
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Somaliland rejects newly formed Northeastern regional state, calling it illegal

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland’s self-declared government has firmly opposed the formation of the Northeastern Somali Regional State administration in Las Anod, describing the move as illegal and asserting that the regions involved are integral parts of Somaliland's territory.

Somali Intelligence Agency says eight senior Al-Shabaab members killed in Hiiraan region

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, has announced that eight senior members of the Al-Shabaab militant group were killed during a military operation in the central par
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Somali Intelligence Agency says eight senior Al-Shabaab members killed in Hiiraan region

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, has announced that eight senior members of the Al-Shabaab militant group were killed during a military operation in the central part of the country.

Somali Parliamentary Speaker arrives in Baidoa for consultations on elections

Baidoa (HOL) – Somali Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), arrived on Saturday in Baidoa, the interim capital of South West State, to meet with local elders and community leaders regarding upcoming
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Somali Parliamentary Speaker arrives in Baidoa for consultations on elections

Baidoa (HOL) – Somali Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), arrived on Saturday in Baidoa, the interim capital of South West State, to meet with local elders and community leaders regarding upcoming elections.

New Mogadishu Mayor pledges to reopen roads, improve services with public taxes

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Governor of Banadir Region and newly appointed Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has vowed to reopen roads in the capital that have long been closed, pledging to improve mobility and support business activities acr
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New Mogadishu Mayor pledges to reopen roads, improve services with public taxes

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Governor of Banadir Region and newly appointed Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has vowed to reopen roads in the capital that have long been closed, pledging to improve mobility and support business activities across the city.

Puntland rejects new Northeast Somalia administration, calling it politically divisive

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has strongly opposed the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, which was established last week in Las Anod and claims authority over the Sool, Sanaag, and Buuhoodle regions.
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Puntland rejects new Northeast Somalia administration, calling it politically divisive

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has strongly opposed the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, which was established last week in Las Anod and claims authority over the Sool, Sanaag, and Buuhoodle regions.

Somali government mobilizes troops to retake Aden Yabaal in Middle Shabelle region

Jowhar (HOL) – Somali government is preparing to launch a major military offensive to retake Aden Yabaal district in the Middle Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab, as part of the second phase of its ongoing war against the extremist group.
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Somali government mobilizes troops to retake Aden Yabaal in Middle Shabelle region

Jowhar (HOL) – Somali government is preparing to launch a major military offensive to retake Aden Yabaal district in the Middle Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab, as part of the second phase of its ongoing war against the extremist group.

Uhuru, Ruto reunite publicly for DRC peace talks

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto were on Friday publicly seen together for the first time since their December 9, 2024 meeting in Ichaweri, Gatundu, when Ruto paid his predecessor a courtesy call.
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Uhuru, Ruto reunite publicly for DRC peace talks

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto were on Friday publicly seen together for the first time since their December 9, 2024 meeting in Ichaweri, Gatundu, when Ruto paid his predecessor a courtesy call.

Somali refugees in crisis in Dadaab as women’s jobs disappear amid aid cuts

Somali women earning a living in traditional house plastering have been put out of work by the shrinking of the overall social economy in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.
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Somali refugees in crisis in Dadaab as women’s jobs disappear amid aid cuts

Somali women earning a living in traditional house plastering have been put out of work by the shrinking of the overall social economy in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Somali Interior Minister vows support for new Northeast Regional Administration

Las Anod (HOL) – Somali federal government has reaffirmed its support for the newly formed Northeast Somali Regional State, following the conclusion of a landmark state formation conference in Las Anod that officially transitioned the SSC-Khatumo interim ad
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Somali Interior Minister vows support for new Northeast Regional Administration

Las Anod (HOL) – Somali federal government has reaffirmed its support for the newly formed Northeast Somali Regional State, following the conclusion of a landmark state formation conference in Las Anod that officially transitioned the SSC-Khatumo interim administration into a permanent federal member state.

U.S. offers $5 million reward for al-Shabaab commander tied to Kampala and Westgate attacks

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States is offering a combined reward of $8 million for information leading to the arrest of Abdikadir Mohamed Abdikadir, also known as Ikrima, a senior al-Shabaab commander accused of orchestrating the 2010 Kampala bombings and
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U.S. offers $5 million reward for al-Shabaab commander tied to Kampala and Westgate attacks

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States is offering a combined reward of $8 million for information leading to the arrest of Abdikadir Mohamed Abdikadir, also known as Ikrima, a senior al-Shabaab commander accused of orchestrating the 2010 Kampala bombings and recruiting Kenyan youth into the militant group.

Afar party warns Somali region's restructuring threatens fragile peace, violates borders

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HOL) — The Afar People’s Party (APP) has accused Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State of violating territorial boundaries with a new administrative restructuring that the party says threatens to derail a fragile peace process and reig
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Afar party warns Somali region's restructuring threatens fragile peace, violates borders

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HOL) — The Afar People’s Party (APP) has accused Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State of violating territorial boundaries with a new administrative restructuring that the party says threatens to derail a fragile peace process and reignite past conflict.

Puntland captures foreign ISIS fighters fleeing Cal-Miskaad mountains

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland security forces have arrested two foreign ISIS fighters who fled into the mountainous Kalabayr area following a major military offensive targeting militant strongholds in northeastern Somalia.
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Puntland captures foreign ISIS fighters fleeing Cal-Miskaad mountains

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland security forces have arrested two foreign ISIS fighters who fled into the mountainous Kalabayr area following a major military offensive targeting militant strongholds in northeastern Somalia.

Houthis sink aid ship from Somalia, detain 10 crew members

Mogadishu (HOL) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked and sank a merchant vessel carrying humanitarian aid from Somalia earlier this month, killing at least four crew members and detaining ten others without legal basis, according to maritime security sources
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Houthis sink aid ship from Somalia, detain 10 crew members

Mogadishu (HOL) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked and sank a merchant vessel carrying humanitarian aid from Somalia earlier this month, killing at least four crew members and detaining ten others without legal basis, according to maritime security sources and human rights organizations.

Somalia to require national ID for all new bank accounts in Banadir

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali citizens will be required to present a national ID card to open new bank accounts in the Banadir region, beginning September 1, the Central Bank of Somalia announced on Thursday.
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Somalia to require national ID for all new bank accounts in Banadir

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali citizens will be required to present a national ID card to open new bank accounts in the Banadir region, beginning September 1, the Central Bank of Somalia announced on Thursday.

Puntland leader warns federal government over Gedo conflict, cites risk of national collapse

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni warned Friday that escalating federal military operations in the southern Gedo region are endangering Somalia’s stability and could spark a broader breakdown of national cohesion.
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Puntland leader warns federal government over Gedo conflict, cites risk of national collapse

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni warned Friday that escalating federal military operations in the southern Gedo region are endangering Somalia’s stability and could spark a broader breakdown of national cohesion.

Banadir pledges $200,000 to Awdal region as drought crisis deepens

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Administration has committed $200,000 in emergency aid to support communities in Somalia’s Awdal region, where a prolonged drought has triggered a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Banadir pledges $200,000 to Awdal region as drought crisis deepens

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Administration has committed $200,000 in emergency aid to support communities in Somalia’s Awdal region, where a prolonged drought has triggered a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Somali Police Chief chairs security meeting to bolster readiness and support electoral process

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Police Force Commissioner Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi chaired a high-level security meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday, outlining a renewed commitment to combat insurgent threats and implement the country’s newly adopted
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Somali Police Chief chairs security meeting to bolster readiness and support electoral process

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Police Force Commissioner Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi chaired a high-level security meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday, outlining a renewed commitment to combat insurgent threats and implement the country’s newly adopted security development plan.

Federal government secures full control of Balad Hawo after clashes with Jubbaland forces

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has reportedly taken full control of Balad Hawo district in the Gedo region following several days of intense clashes with forces loyal to the Jubbaland regional administration.
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Federal government secures full control of Balad Hawo after clashes with Jubbaland forces

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government has reportedly taken full control of Balad Hawo district in the Gedo region following several days of intense clashes with forces loyal to the Jubbaland regional administration.

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