Mogadishu (HOL) — Algeria sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday, returning to football’s biggest stage after missing the past two tournaments.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Authorities in the Galmudug region on Thursday executed a man convicted of a premeditated killing, marking the latest enforcement of capital punishment under Somali law.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has rejected Ethiopia’s management of oil production in the Somali Regional State, accusing Addis Ababa of sidelining local communities and failing to share the benefits of the region’s natural wealth.

On September 15, 2025 piece titled “Mustafa Omer: the dissident who became president” and published on Geeska, Abdi-Rizak Warfa attempts to curate the political life of Mustafa Omer, the current president of the Somali region of Ethiopia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Armed men killed a mother and her three daughters late Wednesday night in Hindheere, a village in Somalia’s central Galgaduud region, in what authorities and residents described as a targeted clan revenge attack.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Cabinet has approved three new agreements with Uganda, Qatar, and Algeria to strengthen cooperation in education and research. Officials say it is part of efforts to rebuild the country’s learning institutions and promote scientific development.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of opposition groups, and the federal government have agreed for the second time to postpone a planned demonstration that was scheduled to take place on Thursday in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has strongly denied reports claiming it reached a “secret deal” with Sweden involving conditional development aid linked to the deportation of Somali nationals.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Nugal Regional Court on Wednesday sentenced Sharmarke Hussein Yusuf to 25 years in prison after finding him guilty of kidnapping and raping three women, including two young sisters, in Garowe.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday officially endorsed the restoration of Somalia’s full independence in managing its national human rights mandate, marking the end of more than three decades of international oversight.

Kampala (HOL) — Somali Minister of Internal Security, Gen. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, met with Uganda’s Minister of Security, Hon. Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, in Kampala on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral security cooperation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Second Deputy Speaker of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Hon. Abdullahi Ali Hirsi Timacadde, met on Tuesday with Dr. Adan Abdullahi Aw-Hassan, Speaker of the North Eastern State Parliament, and his accompanying delegation in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced plans to accelerate the introduction of Swahili into the national curriculum for schools and universities as part of Somalia’s efforts to deepen integration within the East African Community (EAC).

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s four main opposition parties have rejected a reported understanding between the Puntland administration and Somaliland, warning it undermines the regional constitution and threatens Somalia’s unity.

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.