Mogadishu (HOL) — On election night in Fredrikstad, 20-year-old Hashim Abdi broke down in tears as the results flashed on television screens. He clutched his phone to call his mother, the only parent he has left, telling her she was the first person who came to mind when it became clear he had won a seat in Norway’s parliament.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defence minister defended the Arab League on Tuesday after Ethiopia’s ambassador accused the bloc of siding with Egypt in the dispute over the Nile River and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Mogadishu (HOL) — Israel said Tuesday it carried out a strike in Doha targeting senior Hamas figures as the group weighed a U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a rare attack on the soil of a U.S. ally that risks upending mediation efforts.

Addis Ababa (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joined Kenyan President William Ruto and Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh on Tuesday for the official inauguration of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project.

Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland has rejected the Federal Government of Somalia’s newly launched electronic visa system, accusing Mogadishu of overstepping its authority by attempting to control entry into regional territories.

Three Children Killed in House Fire in Burco, Somaliland Hargeisa (HOL) — Three siblings were killed in a house fire on Monday afternoon in the Jarmalka neighborhood of Burco, the capital of Somaliland’s Togdheer region, residents and witnesses said. The blaze broke out around 1:00 p.m. while the children’s mother had briefly left the home to charge her phone at a nearby shop. By the time she returned, the house had been engulfed in flames. Witnesses told local media that one child was trapped inside the burning house, while two others were pulled out alive but later died from their injuries. “I was sitting here, next to the house, and I smelled the fire and ran away. There was nothing we could do about it, and the fire department arrived too late,” one neighbor told an online channel. “The children burned for about three hours.” Residents blamed Burco’s fire service for failing to respond quickly, saying fire brigades are often stationed in only one area of the city and struggle to reach emergencies on time. This is not the first such incident in the neighborhood. Locals say previous fires have also caused damage and casualties, underscoring concerns about the city’s emergency preparedness.

The High Court in Kiambu has ordered the release of 15 former officers drawn from the now-disbanded Special Service Unit (SSU), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and the National Intelligence Service (NIS), who are facing charges of murdering two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday declared the establishment of Somalia’s national meteorological agency complete, calling it a milestone in rebuilding key state institutions. The agency now awaits approval by the federal parliament.

Locals and analysts say reported Israeli plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is positioning itself to expand access to peaceful nuclear technology after formally joining the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in September 2024, a step officials say will boost the country’s health care, food security, and energy development.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland lawmakers visiting Finland have urged Helsinki to redirect development aid directly to Somaliland after Finland suspended funding to Somalia over refugee repatriations and concerns of mismanagement.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland’s regional forces said Monday they conducted a two-day sweep across Gedo aimed at reopening key roads and disrupting al-Shabab activity in one of Somalia’s most contested border regions.

Somalia’s immigration agency is “working very hard” to counter extremism and improve border security in cooperation with international partners, its director general told Anadolu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo, has accused the Arab League of siding with Egypt in its opposition to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), questioning the bloc’s credibility and purpose.

An armed attack which targeted a police station in Türkiye's western Izmir province on Monday killed two police officers and injured 2 others, officials said.

Las Anod (HOL) — Puntland authorities have deployed troops to parts of the Sool region in an attempt to halt voter registration for one-person, one-vote elections launched by Somalia’s federal government and the newly declared Northeastern administration.

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he is prepared to implement a new phase with additional sanctions on Russia, speaking in the wake of overnight attacks that killed four people and injured dozens in Ukraine.

Mikel Merino’s hat-trick helped Spain to thrash hosts Turkey 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday as the European champions remained firmly in control of Group E.

Four-time world champions Germany struggled for more than an hour against Northern Ireland before scoring twice in three minutes in the second half to earn a 3-1 victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hamas said Sunday it welcomes American ideas for a ceasefire tied to the release of captives, as Israeli forces intensified air strikes in Gaza City and the United Nations warned time is running out to avert famine across the enclave.

LONDON, United Kingdom (HOL) — A British teenager has been placed under High Court protection after escaping Somalia, where he said he faced death threats from relatives and community members for renouncing Islam.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia’s capital on Sunday for the Second Africa Climate Summit, joining dozens of African leaders in a push for fairer climate financing and stronger adaptation measures ahead of this year’s UN negotiations in Brazil.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A total lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday evening, casting a red glow over the moon and offering a rare spectacle for millions across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and western Australia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohamoud Adam Geesood, joined counterparts from across the continent this week at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, where leaders renewed calls to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Ethiopia is preparing to fully inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam later this year, finalizing a project that has transformed the balance of power along the Nile and deepened a decade-long standoff with Egypt over water security.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s South West state on Saturday inaugurated a new airport in Buur Hakaba, giving residents direct air access as insecurity and crumbling roads continue to limit overland travel across the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s new ambassador to Syria, Abib Muse Farah, presented his credentials Saturday to President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will take the field against Uganda on Monday at Mandela National Stadium, hoping to salvage pride from a World Cup qualifying campaign that has already confirmed their elimination.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Burnsville woman with defrauding a child nutrition program out of nearly $1 million, making her the 75th defendant indicted in Minnesota’s sweeping Feeding Our Future scandal.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s chief military judge warned government troops Sunday that they will face prosecution if they engage in politics, disobey battlefield orders, or violate military discipline.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Hirshabelle state leaders accused Somalia’s federal government on Sunday of failing to support community fighters in Hiiraan who spearheaded the battle against al-Shabaab, warning that the neglect has allowed the militant group to regain ground.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday appointed Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (PhD) as rector of Somali National University, replacing Prof. Osman Mohamed Mohamud, who had led the institution since 2019.

Bosaso (HOL) — A roadside bomb killed at least three soldiers, including a military commander, in Somalia’s Bari region on Saturday, security officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission said Saturday that voter registration for the country’s long-promised one-person, one-vote elections will resume on Sept. 9.