Mogadishu (HOL) — One side is ninety minutes from a World Cup return; the other is fighting for respect. On Thursday evening at Oran’s Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Algeria will look to seal their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia’s Ocean Stars, already eliminated, chase something less tangible but no less important, belief, cohesion, and the slow rebuilding of a national team long exiled from home.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Sweden’s Defence Minister, Pål Jonson, arrived in Mogadishu on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening Somalia’s defence cooperation with the Kingdom of Sweden, reaffirming Stockholm’s growing engagement in Somalia’s security and stabilization efforts.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially opened the 2nd East African Community Cooperation Conference (EACON2025) in Mogadishu on Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, killed seven Al-Shabaab militants — including key leaders — during a counter-terrorism operation in Basra, Middle Shabelle region, on Monday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said it carried out an airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in Somalia’s Puntland regional state.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The National Security Office of Somalia, together with representatives from regional state security offices, convened a three-day meeting in Mogadishu on Monday.

Police arrested two brothers on Saturday October 4, 2025 over the killing of a university don in a dispute over a prolonged land dispute in Mbita, Homa Bay County.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s Minister of Interior, Abdi Farah Juha, has denied reports that Puntland and Somaliland discussed joint efforts to pressure the newly declared “North Eastern Administration,” saying their talks focused solely on regional stability, counterterrorism, and trade cooperation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A dispute between the newly formed North Eastern State administration and major telecommunications and banking companies has deepened after officials accused the firms of refusing to pay taxes and cooperate with state-building initiatives.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s armed forces have recorded a moment of pride after the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom graduated a Somali officer for the first time in four decades. Captain Mohamed Muse Mohamed was honoured in Mogadishu by Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, who said the achievement symbolized the Somali National Army’s return to professional standards once associated with its formative years.

Kismaayo (HOL) — Jubaland regional state leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving political differences with the federal government through dialogue and compromise on key national issues facing Somalia.

Kismayo (HOL) — The high-level talks between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) in Kismayo concluded without any concrete results, as key differences between the two leaders remain unresolved.

Ceel Buh, Sanaag (HOL) — The residents of Ceel Buh district in Sanaag region gathered on Sunday for a somber prayer and mourning ceremony, demanding justice and answers after the killing of a prominent clan elder, Caaqil Omar Abdullahi Cali, who died in a U.S. airstrike last month.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the al-Shabaab attack on October 4, 2025, targeting the Godka Jilacow prison in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Kenya raised $1.5 billion via new 7-year 7.875% and 12-year 8.8% bonds, the finance ministry said on Friday, as part of an effort to extend its debt maturities and cut refinancing costs.

FC Barcelona missed the chance to go back to the top of La Liga on Sunday when they suffered a 4-1 defeat away to Sevilla.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has strongly condemned Saturday’s al-Shabaab attack on the Godka Jilacow prison, located near the presidential compound in Mogadishu.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — Minnesota immigrant rights groups and school leaders are warning families after reports of a federal campaign that allegedly urges unaccompanied migrant children to request removal in exchange for $2,500.

Somali Muslim religious traditions consider dogs unclean. But the American-schooled children of many Minnesota immigrants have a much different view.

Addis Ababa (HOL) — Ethiopia has inaugurated the first phase of its long-delayed Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project, a cornerstone of its plan to harness domestic natural gas for power generation and industrial growth after abandoning earlier export ambitions.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — After Oct. 4–5 face-to-face talks, their first in years, Somaliland and Puntland signed a joint security and cooperation accord in Nairobi, pledging to coordinate against al-Shabab, back reconciliation in Erigavo and ease cross-border trade.

Waxaa laga yabaa in dad badani ku jahwareersan yihiin safarka Madaxweynah ee Kismaayo iyo sidoo kale natiijada ka dhalan karta. Balse layaab kugu noqon mayso haddii aad seddaxdii sano iyo barkii tagtay si dhow ula socotay sooyaalkii siyaasadeed ee Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has ordered an immediate crackdown on vehicles painted in military colors after Al-Shabaab militants disguised as government soldiers launched a deadly assault on the National Intelligence and Security Agency’s (NISA) Jili’ow Interrogation Center in Mogadishu on Saturday.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has received the ICPS Excellence Award 2025, an international honor recognizing outstanding transparency, innovation, and professionalism in election management.

Mogadisu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived Sunday in Kismayo, the seat of Jubbaland State, for high-level talks, hoping to restore cooperation and trust between the federal government and the regional administration after years of political rift and intermittent conflict.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially opened the Somalia–U.S. Presidential Trade Summit in Mogadishu on Saturday, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting foreign investment across key sectors in Somalia.

Somali forces end deadly al-Shabaab siege at Godka Jilaow prison in Mogadishu

The latest trade figures between the UK and Somalia reveal a rapidly evolving relationship marked by both promising growth and a clear need for greater balance. While the headline numbers indicate a significant strengthening of commercial ties, a deeper look reveals a dynamic that presents both immense opportunities and shared challenges for both nations.

Somali government forces were fighting on Saturday to repel al Shabaab militants who stormed a high-security underground prison in the capital Mogadishu, a witness and the government said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA), in collaboration with Ugandan forces serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has fully captured the strategic Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland security forces have killed more than ten ISIS militants in a major operation conducted in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region on Saturday, officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Suspected al-Shabaab militants launched an attack on Mogadishu’s heavily fortified Godka Jilacow prison on Saturday afternoon.

Sana’a (HOL) — The Somali Embassy in Yemen has resumed issuing passports after an eight-year suspension, addressing long-standing demands from Somali citizens living in the country who have struggled to obtain official travel documents.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has announced the reopening of more than 50 roads in the capital, Mogadishu, which had been closed for years due to security concerns. According to a statement from the Federal Government on Saturday, the decision follows a comprehensive security assessment and aims to ease severe traffic congestion and improve the daily lives of residents. The government emphasized that the move seeks to strike a balance between maintaining public safety and restoring the free movement of people and goods across the city. For years, the closure of key routes—particularly those near government buildings and diplomatic missions—has hampered urban mobility, restricting access to schools, hospitals, markets, and businesses. Authorities said the reopening of these roads is expected to ease traffic flow, boost local economic activity, and help restore a sense of normalcy to city life. The government also urged the public to cooperate with security forces to ensure the process is carried out safely and efficiently.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has defended the ongoing demolitions, asserting that the Banadir Regional Administration is legally responsible for managing land in the capital. Speaking at the Presidential Mosque after Friday prayers, President Mohamud dismissed opposition claims that the federal government is forcibly displacing residents, stating that all land-related matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Banadir Regional Administration. “Mogadishu will no longer be a cramped city where Al-Shabaab can hide, bodies cannot be taken for burial, or fire trucks cannot pass through,” President Hassan Sheikh said, emphasizing that the measures aim to improve security, order, and infrastructure in the city. The president acknowledged that some demolitions and relocations have affected residents but described them as necessary for Mogadishu’s long-term safety and development. He added that citizens who possess valid ownership documents have the right to defend their property claims through the courts. In recent months, federal government forces have demolished homes and displaced families in several parts of Mogadishu, including the Dab Damiska (Fire Brigade) area of the Wadajir district. Earlier this year, a government decision to relocate a cemetery in Mogadishu to make way for a new Somali Navy base sparked public outrage, with families asked to exhume the remains of their relatives. Opposition figures, including former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, have criticized the government’s approach, accusing it of corruption and mismanagement. They argue that these practices undermine public trust and call for greater transparency and accountability in the management of public lands and resources.