Garowe (HOL) — Brig. Gen. Ahmed Abdi Ali Qarjab, widely known as Gen. Qalyare, was killed Tuesday when a landmine exploded in the Bari region of Puntland during ongoing operations against Islamic State militants, security sources said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government on Tuesday repatriated 173 citizens who had been held in prisons across Libya, where they endured harsh conditions and widespread human rights abuses.

New York (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his delegation attended a high-level international conference in New York on Monday on Palestinian statehood, where Somalia reaffirmed its longstanding support for the recognition of Palestine and the protection of the Palestinian people’s historical rights.

The United States sought to build support at the United Nations on Monday for the expansion of an international force to tackle Haiti's armed gangs, building on a Kenyan-led mission that Kenyan President William Ruto said has struggled with staffing and logistics.

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) is playing a key role in Somalia’s development through initiatives including a Turkish language classroom at an orphanage, a newly established laboratory at Mogadishu University and support for a center for children with special needs.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali international boxing champion Ramla Said Ahmed Ali, known as Ramla Ali, has been awarded the Medal of Honor by the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, in recognition of her groundbreaking achievements on the global stage.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro met Monday with senior U.S. military officials overseeing East Africa operations, in talks his office said focused on strengthening security cooperation and deepening engagement with Washington.

Mogadishu (HOL) — For generations, a hulking brown boulder sat quietly in a Somali river valley, its iron surface hammered by villagers who used it as a whetstone, a landmark and a source of folklore. Children in El Ali, a settlement in central Somalia, called it Shiid-birood or “the iron rock.”

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has welcomed Egypt’s renewed pledge of support, calling it a crucial boost to state-building and security efforts as Mogadishu balances relations with Ethiopia at a time of regional tensions over the Nile.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali government soldier shot and killed a civilian driver at a checkpoint in Mogadishu’s Karaan district on Monday, witnesses said, in an incident that has fueled anger over alleged extortion and abuse by security forces.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A cargo vessel carrying food supplies for Somali traders in Puntland caught fire Monday while anchored off Porbandar in India’s Gujarat state, Indian officials and port authorities said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — France and Saudi Arabia convened world leaders in New York on Monday for a summit where several nations formally recognized a Palestinian state, a symbolic move that has sharpened Israel’s isolation and drawn a strong rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It was a warm evening on 11 September 2025 when the opening ceremony of the Week of Peace and Culture was opened in Baidoa, the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The air buzzed with anticipation, as people from all walks of Somalia and the regions of the Southwest state gathered in a spirit of unity and hope. The event kicked off with President Abdiaziz Hassan Laftagareen taking the stage, welcoming not just the people in the Southwest but all Somalis to witness a week dedicated to peace, reconciliation, dialogue, and cultural celebration. Among the crowd were some notable figures, including Hassan Moallim. the Minister of Constitution and Justice from the Federal Government, who had come to represent the central government’s commitment to supporting federal member states’ s peace initiatives. Parliamentarians and council ministers from the national Federal State and South West State added their voices, ensuring that the event was as much about governance and policy as it was about peace, culture and community. The evening was filled with beautiful songs and poetry—art forms that have long been the heart of Somali tradition. Each word spoken, every note sung, was a call for peace, unity, and reconciliation. The language of the evening was Maay Somali, the dialect of the South West State, grounding the celebration in the local culture and making it all the more meaningful to those in attendance. This wasn’t just a ceremony—it was a reminder that peace is a shared responsibility, a vision that requires all of us, from the grassroots to the government, to come together. It was a week that promised more than just speeches and celebrations. It was the start of something much bigger: a collective commitment to a future built on peace, trust, understanding, and unity. As I was honored to be part of this moment, I realized that the Week of Peace and Culture was not only about addressing past wounds but about celebrating the resilience of a community determined to move forward. The energy in the air was transmittable, and as the week unfolded, I could feel the seeds of a more peaceful and united Somalia being sown.

Saddex qodob oo ka soo baxay ka-qaybgalka Madaxweyne Xasan ee furitaanka biyo-xireenka Itoobiya

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), in coordination with international partners, conducted a planned operation in Nooleye village in the Galguduud region, killing four Al-Shabaab militants.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) Commander Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh on Saturday held talks with Gen. Abdirahman Mohamed Tuuryare, Somalia’s Representative to the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) and former NISA Director, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Mogadishu.

Kenya's Lilian Odira produced a storming finish to win an astonishing women’s 800 metres world gold on Sunday, smashing her personal best by almost two seconds and erasing the 42-year-old championship record.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s busiest port remained closed for a second straight day on Sunday after traders refused to pay new charges they called illegal, halting shipments of food and other essential goods into the capital.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh on Sunday opened the fourth review meeting of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program with the International Monetary Fund in Nairobi.

MANDERA, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan lawmaker Junet Mohamed said Saturday the Somali community will be a decisive force in the 2027 general election, pledging its full support for President William Ruto and defending the group’s growing political influence.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Dekadaha FC say they are fully prepared for their CAF Confederation Cup tie against Sudan’s Alzamala Sports Club, scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Egypt has reiterated its full solidarity with Somalia’s efforts to achieve security and stability, confirming plans to send troops as part of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in the coming weeks.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has publicly expressed support for U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked her Somali roots.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s deputy foreign minister, Ali Omar Ali (Balcad), met Saturday with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican lawmaker pushing for Washington to formally recognize Somaliland.

LONDON, United Kingdom (HOL) — Somali director Khadar Ayderus Ahmed, who brought international acclaim to East African cinema with his Cannes-debut feature The Gravedigger’s Wife, is preparing his next film: a genre-bending tale about a middle-aged Somali hitwoman returning to her village to confront the crime boss who once drove her away.

Somalia stands on the front lines of a growing, multilayered climate crisis. With each passing season, droughts stretch longer, floods grow fiercer and the land becomes increasingly degraded by advancing desertification. Climate change and environmental challenges are not abstract threats here: they are lived realities, stripping bare an already fragile landscape. A recent analysis by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) confirms what Somalis have known for years: this country faces extreme environmental fragility and is among the world’s most vulnerable to climate-induced displacement.

Garowe (HOL) – U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley and Major General Claude Tudor, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, met with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni in Bosaso on Saturday to commend Puntland’s efforts in combating ISIS and ensuring maritime security.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday welcomed Somali boxing champion and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ramla Ali at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.

Pastoralists in central Somalia’s Mudug region, who were on the brink of giving up on livestock due to devastating drought, have regained hope since joining a milk trading cooperative that keeps camels on urban-based ranches.

Beijing (HOL) – Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun met with Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallin Fiqi in Beijing on Friday on the sidelines of the Xiangshan International Defense Forum, marking the first ministerial-level meeting between the two countries in nearly 40 years.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally requested the leadership of Parliament to delay the opening of the 7th session of the Federal Parliament, which had been scheduled for Saturday. The session will now open on September 29, according to a notice sent to members of both houses.

Yousuf Mohammad's journey from playing for Somalia's national team to coaching boys and girls at south Belfast's Rosario FC is one of violence, extortion and the human will to survive.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — For many Somali immigrants in Minnesota, managing diabetes goes far beyond taking medication or following a doctor’s orders. It often means navigating cultural traditions, unfamiliar foods, religious obligations and systemic barriers in a health care system that can feel overwhelming.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — President Donald Trump launched an extended attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar on Thursday, repeating calls for her impeachment and assailing Somalia in remarks that came a day after the House narrowly blocked a Republican resolution to censure the Minnesota Democrat.

MOGADISHU (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Friday that more than 10 million people currently hold Somali passports, though the government does not know how many were issued legally, as his administration moves to overhaul the country’s identification system.