ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Fewer than 500 students in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State passed the country’s high school exit exam this year, out of more than 22,000 who sat for the test, according to the Ministry of Education. The pass rate of about 2 percent is among the lowest in the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government said Tuesday it needs an additional $40 million to launch a new series of Somali shilling banknotes, a project officials say is vital to stabilizing the economy and curb widespread counterfeiting.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Somali-American filmmaker Mohammed Sheikh will premiere his first international feature, Barni, in December at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone for Somali representation on the global screen.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Germany has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland’s separate visa procedures, instructing its citizens to comply with rules set by authorities in Hargeisa rather than the federal government’s new electronic visa system.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Tuesday the country will no longer allow a clan-based parliament to elect national leaders, while also ordering immediate reforms at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport after travellers raised concerns about poor services.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A court in Mogadishu has sentenced a Somali woman to 15 years in prison after finding her guilty of laundering more than $1.2 million to finance operations for al-Shabab.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Somali-American filmmaker Mohammed Sheikh will premiere his first international feature, Barni, in December at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone for Somali representation on the global screen.

Galkacyo (HOL) - A group of gunmen killed Siyad Ali Hirsi, one of the most prominent businessmen in Galkayo town, on Tuesday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accused the federal government on Monday of failing to rebuild the Somali National Army after its defeat in Cowsweyne, calling the loss a turning point that exposed divisions within the country’s security institutions.

ANKARA, Turkey (HOL) — Twenty-eight Somali students have received government scholarships to study in Azerbaijan, the Somali Embassy in Ankara announced Tuesday.

An emergency summit of Arab and Muslim countries held in Doha has declared its solidarity with Qatar and condemned Israel’s bombing of the Qatari capital last week.

Doha (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s solidarity with the government and people of Qatar following the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha last week.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has affirmed that he will not run for president of Somalia, making clear that he will never compete against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who appointed him.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Police Force in Mogadishu’s Garasbaaley district have arrested four young men accused of posting a video on TikTok that allegedly insulted the President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Doha (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Qatari Royal Palace on Monday.

Players of FC Barcelona celebrate a goal during the La Liga football match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF in Barcelona, Spain, on Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)

Doha (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) Land Forces, Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, on Sunday visited El-Dheer following Friday’s fierce clashes in which government forces and local militias repelled an Al-Shabaab assault on the district.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ramla Said Ahmed Ali, Somalia’s first Olympic boxer and one of the nation’s most celebrated athletes, returned to Mogadishu on Sunday to a hero’s welcome after cementing her place among the sport’s trailblazers with victories on some of boxing’s biggest stages.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Migrants and asylum seekers moving through Somalia face escalating risks of violence, trafficking, and exploitation along smuggling routes, according to a new UNHCR report warning of life-threatening conditions across key migration corridors.

By Abdirahman Yusuf Al-adala Sunday September 14, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have opened an investigation after a traditional elder was killed in an airstrike by unidentified aircraft in Somalia’s Sanaag region on Saturday afternoon, an attack his family says targeted him alone.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland security forces mounted a major operation Sunday in Raaskambooni, Lower Juba, to disrupt al-Shabab activity and block planned militant attacks on military bases and other key sites.

Mogadishu (HOL) - U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley, accompanied by Deputy Ambassador Justin Davis and Political Director Matthew Younger, held a meeting in Mogadishu with the Speaker of the House of the People, Sheikh Aden Madoobe.

Garowe (HOL) - A traditional elder, Omar Abdillaahi Abdi, was killed in an unidentified airstrike in Badhan district of the Sanaag region on Saturday afternoon.

Dhusamareeb (HOL) - The death toll of Al-Shabaab militants killed in the fighting in El-Dheer district of Galgaduud region has risen to 71, after local authorities discovered additional bodies of the attackers.

El-Dheer (HOL) - The Somali National Army (SNA) on Saturday afternoon displayed weapons and prisoners captured from Al-Shabaab militants during the recent battle in El-Dheer district of the Galgaduud region.

Kylian Mbappe scored and provided the assist for Arda Guler as Real Madrid weathered a second-half storm to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Saturday, maintaining their perfect LaLiga start despite playing most of the match with 10 men.

Martin Zubimendi scored his first goals for Arsenal as the Gunners eased past Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Saturday, handing Ange Postecoglou defeat in his debut match in charge.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday inaugurated the new Intelligence and Reconnaissance Center of the Somali National Army (SNA) in Mogadishu, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s defense and security capabilities.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Members of the Somali Federal Parliament and senior officials visited the Somali army hospital in Mogadishu on Saturday, where soldiers injured in Friday’s battle in El-Dheer district, Galgaduud region, are receiving treatment.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Galmudug regional leader Ahmed Abdi Kariye has commended the Somali National Army (SNA) and local militia forces for foiling an Al-Shabaab attack in the El-Dheer district of the Galguduud region on Friday.

Imagine the vast, elaborate world history—each thread a story, a civilization, a voice contributing to the grand design. Yet, as your eyes scan this magnificent weaving, one chapter stands conspicuously incomplete: medieval Somali history. For too long, this chapter has remained unwritten or blurred, its vibrant civilization overlooked, its heroes unnamed, and its stories told through distant, fragmented lenses that barely capture the richness and dignity of its people. Picture the bustling port cities that lined Somalia’s coastline—hubs of commerce where ships from Arabia, Persia, India, and Africa converged, unloading spices, silks, and knowledge alike. Within these thriving urban centers, scholars debated theology and law in shaded courtyards; seafarers navigated the unpredictable Indian Ocean, connecting continents; and merchants wove expansive trade networks that pulsed with life and exchange. This was a world teeming with intellect, faith, and enterprise—a medieval Somalia alive with promise and achievement. Yet, despite this vibrant reality, Somalia’s medieval legacy and history is a ghost in many history books. When it appears, it is often reduced to mere footnotes or filtered through perspectives that overlook the depth of its culture and the dignity of its people. But history is not a fossilized relic; it is a living story, constantly evolving, demanding that we revisit, question, and reclaim it. As Somali historians, scholars, and storytellers, we stand at a crossroads. We have a responsibility—not just to record what has been told but to listen to the silences, to challenge accepted narratives, and to fill the gaps with truth. It is in this spirit of reclamation that we turn our attention to one remarkable figure, a beacon of Somali intellect and spirituality: Sheikh Said Muqdishawi, known to the western historiography as Said of Mogadishu.

The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, a Utah native who had been living with his parents «for a long time», authorities said.

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country.