Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament on Thursday ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, marking a major step forward in protecting and promoting children’s rights across the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Thursday officially inaugurated a large-scale electrification project that will provide free electricity to 150 health facilities across the country.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) said the visiting ships—Indian Navy Ship (INS) TIR, INS SHARDUL, INS SUJATA, and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) SARATHI—were part of the Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment for Autumn Term 2025.

Workers and industry are bracing for the end of a longstanding U.S. trade agreement that gave African exporters preferential treatment and now leaves businesses vulnerable to new competitive pressures and tariffs.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Attorney General has referred the case of Ali Abdi Sheikh Khadar, also known as Dhegadiish, to the Banadir Regional Court after he allegedly buried a young child alive, filmed the incident, and shared it on social media.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday urged international investors to channel capital into the self-declared republic, telling a UAE–Africa summit that his government is committed to creating a business-friendly environment.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will begin drilling its first oil block in the coming months as part of a wider push to harness natural resources and modernize its economy, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told lawmakers on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Custodial Corps has sent newly trained troops to the frontlines to reinforce military operations against al-Shabab, the corps commander announced Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 50 Somali citizens imprisoned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been released following discussions between Somali and Congolese authorities, officials confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The United Kingdom has announced more than $30 million in new funding to support Somalia’s security transition, backing Somali forces and African Union partners in the fight against al-Shabaab.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Police have arrested seven youths in Mogadishu for engaging in dangerous acts with knives in public stadiums and posting the incidents on social media.

Egyptian Defence Minister and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Abdel Mageed Saqr met in Cairo on Sunday with Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and his delegation to discuss strengthening military cooperation and promoting security across Africa.

Hundreds of families who fled their homes in Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia because of fighting between government forces and Al Shabaab are facing hunger, water shortages, and lack of proper shelter in internal displacement camps in Mogadishu.

The stalemate over financing the African Union’s mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) persisted in New York, casting grave uncertainty over its future.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met on Monday with German Ambassador to Somalia Sebastian Groth in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and boosting investment opportunities.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who returned from the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, officially opened the 7th session of the country’s 11th Parliament on Monday.

Gobolka Hiiraan wuxuu markii hore ka mid ahaa 8dii gobol ee Soomaaliya, balse markii dambe wuxuu noqday qayb ka mid ah 18-kii gobol ee la sameeyay. Markii federaalka la qaatay 2012-kii, Hiiraan iyo Shabeellaha Dhexe ayaa la isku daray, waxaana loobixiyay Hirshabelle. Laakiin maamulkaas wuxuu ahaa mid af ahaan ujira, balse si dhab ah looma hirgelin. Shacabka deegaankana kuma aysan qancin, taas ayaana dhalisay tabashooyin siyaasadeed oo wali taagan.

Cairo (HOL) – Somali Minister of Defence Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with his Egyptian counterpart, General Abdel Majeed Saqr, and senior Egyptian Armed Forces officers to discuss strengthening military cooperation and promoting regional stability.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional forces have killed members of the ISIS cell accused of planting the landmine that killed Brig. Gen. Qalyare, commander of the 2nd Brigade of the Puntland Dervishes, during an operation in the Calmiskaad mountains.

The Russian Federation embassy in Nairobi has dismissed reports that a Russian citizen, Mikhail Lyapin, was arrested and deported.

President William Ruto has dismissed allegations that Kenya is meddling in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, stressing that Nairobi’s role has been limited to offering a platform for dialogue between the warring parties.

FC Barcelona went to the top of La Liga after the seventh round of games after Lamine Yamal came off the bench to set up the winning goal in a 2-1 triumph at home to Real Sociedad.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Speaker of the House of the People Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe met with Britain’s ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, a day after London pledged millions in new security funding for the country.

Marka laga soo tago in dowladdu masuul ka tahay maamulka dhulka danta guud, xaqna u leedahay in ay ku tasarufto iyada oo la xaqiijinaayo dan qaran; waxaan halkan idin kula wadaagayaa dhowr arrimood oo ka dahsoon in badan oo dadka ka mid ah:

Beledweyne (HOL) – At least one soldier was killed and five civilians wounded on Sunday following a clash between two units of Somali government forces in Beledweyne town, residents said.

East Africa’s maintenance capacity is shifting fast. In July, Ethiopian Airlines opened a major expansion of its MRO complex in Addis Ababa, adding a two-bay widebody hangar, a component repair workshop and a central warehouse in a project valued at more than $150 million. The carrier now counts eight hangars on site, with the build-out designed to handle more third-party work across the region.

Washington (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in honor of visiting heads of state during the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

Kenyan police said they rescued 22 people from an alleged human trafficking ring that was secretly funneling citizens to Russia to be deployed in the war against Ukraine.

As forensic science advances across Africa, leaders from Somalia and The Gambia see artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though progress remains heavily reliant on training, resources and international support.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni said regional forces have crippled the power of more than 2,000 ISIS fighters in northeastern Somalia, most of them foreign, during a long-running campaign in the Calmiskaad Mountains.

NEW YORK (HOL) — Somalia and its international partners have renewed appeals for sustained donor support to keep the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) operational, warning that recent security gains against al-Shabab could be lost without predictable funding.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Nairobi court has ordered two Somali teenagers accused of desecrating the Kenyan flag during a football match to remain in custody until their ages and social backgrounds are verified.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal parliament will open its seventh session on Monday, September 29, 2025, as lawmakers gather in Mogadishu to address critical national legislation amid rising political tensions and renewed debate over government performance.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali authorities have detained a Somali-origin individual holding European nationality suspected of participating in a human trafficking network targeting young Somalis, the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) said Thursday evening.

Washington (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday visited his country’s embassy in the United States, meeting staff and reviewing services provided to Somali citizens as part of a broader push to strengthen diplomatic ties with Washington.