Somalia



UAE base in Bosaso linked to Colombian mercenaries fighting in Sudan

Bosaso (HOL) — A military base operated by the United Arab Emirates in the Somali port city of Bosaso is being used as a transit point for Colombian mercenaries fighting in Sudan’s civil war, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian and Colombia

Puntland deploys 300 newly trained officers to Garowe to bolster security

Garowe (HO) — Puntland authorities have deployed 300 newly trained police officers to Garowe to strengthen security and curb rising crime in the regional capital, officials said Sunday.
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Puntland deploys 300 newly trained officers to Garowe to bolster security

Garowe (HO) — Puntland authorities have deployed 300 newly trained police officers to Garowe to strengthen security and curb rising crime in the regional capital, officials said Sunday.

Somali President praises Samia Suluhu’s re-election, vows stronger Somalia–Tanzania ties

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election, praising her leadership and reaffirming Somalia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation.
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Somali President praises Samia Suluhu’s re-election, vows stronger Somalia–Tanzania ties

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election, praising her leadership and reaffirming Somalia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation.

Egypt opens vast museum by the Pyramids dedicated to ancient civilization

After years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum by the Pyramids opened on Saturday evening, marking the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization.
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Egypt opens vast museum by the Pyramids dedicated to ancient civilization

After years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum by the Pyramids opened on Saturday evening, marking the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization.

Puntland forces capture Saudi ISIS fighter in major operation in Cal Miskaat mountains

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland security forces have on Saturday captured a foreign fighter from Saudi Arabia believed to be a member of the Islamic State (ISIS) group during a large-scale operation in the Cal Miskaat mountains, officials said Friday.
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Puntland forces capture Saudi ISIS fighter in major operation in Cal Miskaat mountains

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland security forces have on Saturday captured a foreign fighter from Saudi Arabia believed to be a member of the Islamic State (ISIS) group during a large-scale operation in the Cal Miskaat mountains, officials said Friday.

Somali President joins world leaders at opening of Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday attended the grand opening of Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization.
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Somali President joins world leaders at opening of Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday attended the grand opening of Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization.

Hiiraan governor vows crackdown on insecurity and robberies in Beledweyne

Beledweyne (HOL) — The new governor of Somalia’s Hiiraan region, Mohamed Hussein Mohamed, has vowed to restore security in Beledweyne, promising decisive action against armed robberies and other crimes that have shaken public confidence in recent months.
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Hiiraan governor vows crackdown on insecurity and robberies in Beledweyne

Beledweyne (HOL) — The new governor of Somalia’s Hiiraan region, Mohamed Hussein Mohamed, has vowed to restore security in Beledweyne, promising decisive action against armed robberies and other crimes that have shaken public confidence in recent months.

Somali filmmaker Abderazak Ali mounts self-funded campaign for Hopkins mayor

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (HOL) — Abderazak Ali, a Somali-born filmmaker and former refugee, is making his first bid for public office as he campaigns to become the next mayor of Hopkins, Minnesota — a race that could make him the city’s first Somali mayor an
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Somali filmmaker Abderazak Ali mounts self-funded campaign for Hopkins mayor

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (HOL) — Abderazak Ali, a Somali-born filmmaker and former refugee, is making his first bid for public office as he campaigns to become the next mayor of Hopkins, Minnesota — a race that could make him the city’s first Somali mayor and only the second Somali elected to lead a Twin Cities suburb.

Somali militias kill senior Al-Shabab commander in Middle Shabelle operation

Beledweyne (HOL) — Local defense forces killed a senior Al-Shabab commander and several of his bodyguards in an ambush on Saturday near Mahaday town in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, officials confirmed.
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Somali militias kill senior Al-Shabab commander in Middle Shabelle operation

Beledweyne (HOL) — Local defense forces killed a senior Al-Shabab commander and several of his bodyguards in an ambush on Saturday near Mahaday town in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, officials confirmed.

Swiss migration authorities plan first special deportation flight to Somalia since 1996

Mogadishu (HOL) — Switzerland is preparing to deport several Somali nationals to Mogadishu aboard a secret charter flight despite lacking formal authorization from the Somali government, according to WOZ – die Wochenzeitung.
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Swiss migration authorities plan first special deportation flight to Somalia since 1996

Mogadishu (HOL) — Switzerland is preparing to deport several Somali nationals to Mogadishu aboard a secret charter flight despite lacking formal authorization from the Somali government, according to WOZ – die Wochenzeitung.

Puntland police chief warns of crackdown on unauthorized armed men

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s security forces have warned that anyone carrying weapons outside the official security apparatus will face legal action, amid growing political and military tension in the region.
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Puntland police chief warns of crackdown on unauthorized armed men

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s security forces have warned that anyone carrying weapons outside the official security apparatus will face legal action, amid growing political and military tension in the region.

Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza

Thirty more bodies of Palestinians who were detained by Israel have been returned to the besieged Gaza Strip, some showing signs of torture.
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Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza

Thirty more bodies of Palestinians who were detained by Israel have been returned to the besieged Gaza Strip, some showing signs of torture.

New Hiiraan governor vows to curb insecurity in Beledweyne after taking office

Beledweyne (HOL) — The newly appointed governor of Hiiraan region, Mohamed Hussein Mohamed, officially assumed office on Friday and pledged to tackle the growing insecurity in Beledweyne, the regional capital.
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New Hiiraan governor vows to curb insecurity in Beledweyne after taking office

Beledweyne (HOL) — The newly appointed governor of Hiiraan region, Mohamed Hussein Mohamed, officially assumed office on Friday and pledged to tackle the growing insecurity in Beledweyne, the regional capital.

Northeastern administration accuses Puntland of attacking Boocame district amid escalating tensions

Las Anod (HOL) — The newly formed Northeastern regional state has accused Puntland authorities of launching an attack on Boocame district in the Sool region, escalating tensions between the two administrations.
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Northeastern administration accuses Puntland of attacking Boocame district amid escalating tensions

Las Anod (HOL) — The newly formed Northeastern regional state has accused Puntland authorities of launching an attack on Boocame district in the Sool region, escalating tensions between the two administrations.

Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh presents National Medal of Honor to Djibouti’s President Guelleh for regional peace efforts

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has awarded Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh the National Medal of Honor, recognizing his country’s enduring support for Somalia’s peace and state-building efforts over the past two deca
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Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh presents National Medal of Honor to Djibouti’s President Guelleh for regional peace efforts

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has awarded Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh the National Medal of Honor, recognizing his country’s enduring support for Somalia’s peace and state-building efforts over the past two decades.

Exclusive: Inside the UAE's secret Sudan war operation at Somalia's Bosaso

Colombian mercenaries, regular transport flights and cargo marked 'hazardous' reveals a vast covert operation fuelling the RSF massacres in el-Fasher
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Exclusive: Inside the UAE's secret Sudan war operation at Somalia's Bosaso

Colombian mercenaries, regular transport flights and cargo marked 'hazardous' reveals a vast covert operation fuelling the RSF massacres in el-Fasher

How Somalia’s MFA Can Pull the Country Out of Poverty

Somalia doesn’t need a miracle; it needs an operating system that turns access into income. The ministry best placed to install it is Foreign Affairs. When the MFA focuses the world’s attention on standards, capital, skills, air routes, energy, and trust
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How Somalia’s MFA Can Pull the Country Out of Poverty

Somalia doesn’t need a miracle; it needs an operating system that turns access into income. The ministry best placed to install it is Foreign Affairs. When the MFA focuses the world’s attention on standards, capital, skills, air routes, energy, and trust, national income rises. This is a practical plan a minister can assign, measure, and defend.

Somali federal government pays Puntland-based troops amid escalating rift with regional authorities

Garowe (HOL) — More than 2,500 soldiers based in Garowe, Bosaso, and Galkayo have received payments of $200 each from the Federal Government of Somalia over the past two days, according to officials and bank transfer records reviewed by Hiiraan Online.
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Somali federal government pays Puntland-based troops amid escalating rift with regional authorities

Garowe (HOL) — More than 2,500 soldiers based in Garowe, Bosaso, and Galkayo have received payments of $200 each from the Federal Government of Somalia over the past two days, according to officials and bank transfer records reviewed by Hiiraan Online.

Puntland stops pay for troops in Sool and Cayn as regions align with Northeastern state

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have reportedly halted salary and food payments to troops stationed in the Sool and Cayn regions after those areas aligned with the newly declared Northeastern Federal Member State, deepening tensions within Somalia’s m
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Puntland stops pay for troops in Sool and Cayn as regions align with Northeastern state

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have reportedly halted salary and food payments to troops stationed in the Sool and Cayn regions after those areas aligned with the newly declared Northeastern Federal Member State, deepening tensions within Somalia’s most politically divided region.

Somali President awards Djibouti’s Guelleh for his role in restoring Somalia’s government

Djibouti City (HO) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday awarded Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh the National Medal of Honor in recognition of his country’s longstanding support for Somalia’s peace and state-building efforts.
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Somali President awards Djibouti’s Guelleh for his role in restoring Somalia’s government

Djibouti City (HO) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday awarded Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh the National Medal of Honor in recognition of his country’s longstanding support for Somalia’s peace and state-building efforts.

Kenya urges calm as protests erupt at Namanga border

Kenya has called for calm and strict adherence to the law following violent protests that broke out Thursday at the busy Namanga border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.
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Kenya urges calm as protests erupt at Namanga border

Kenya has called for calm and strict adherence to the law following violent protests that broke out Thursday at the busy Namanga border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.

Victims of the war – displaced farmers from Lower Shabelle lack food, water, shelter near Marka

Hundreds of families caught in the centre of fresh conflict in Awdheegle, west of the Somali capital Mogadishu, are stranded in camps near the town of Marka without any access to food, water, and shelter.
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Victims of the war – displaced farmers from Lower Shabelle lack food, water, shelter near Marka

Hundreds of families caught in the centre of fresh conflict in Awdheegle, west of the Somali capital Mogadishu, are stranded in camps near the town of Marka without any access to food, water, and shelter.

Djibouti’s IOG urges Somalis to unite and rebuild their country through self-reliance

ARTA, Djibouti (HOL) — Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Geelle has called on Somalis to unite and rebuild their nation through self-reliance, even as he strengthens his own hold on power following a controversial constitutional change that could extend hi
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Djibouti’s IOG urges Somalis to unite and rebuild their country through self-reliance

ARTA, Djibouti (HOL) — Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Geelle has called on Somalis to unite and rebuild their nation through self-reliance, even as he strengthens his own hold on power following a controversial constitutional change that could extend his 26-year rule.

Somalia digitizes legal archives to rebuild rule of law after decades of conflict

Mogadishu (HOL) — After more than two decades without an official gazette, Somalia is digitizing its legal archives to restore public access to the law — a landmark step by the Ministry of Justice aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening tran
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Somalia digitizes legal archives to rebuild rule of law after decades of conflict

Mogadishu (HOL) — After more than two decades without an official gazette, Somalia is digitizing its legal archives to restore public access to the law — a landmark step by the Ministry of Justice aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening transparency, and renewing trust in the rule of law.

Hamza Barre hails Turkey as key ally during 102nd Republic Day celebration in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday joined celebrations marking the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.
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Hamza Barre hails Turkey as key ally during 102nd Republic Day celebration in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday joined celebrations marking the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.

Indian cargo ship burns off Somali coast, crew rescued unharmed

Mogadishu (HOL) — An Indian cargo vessel was destroyed by fire off Somalia’s southern coast after its engine room caught fire, forcing all 16 crew members to abandon ship, maritime authorities said Thursday.
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Indian cargo ship burns off Somali coast, crew rescued unharmed

Mogadishu (HOL) — An Indian cargo vessel was destroyed by fire off Somalia’s southern coast after its engine room caught fire, forcing all 16 crew members to abandon ship, maritime authorities said Thursday.

In Arta, Hassan Sheikh calls for end to Somalia’s 4.5 clan system

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged the nation to move beyond the decades-old 4.5 clan-based power-sharing formula, calling it a relic of post-war politics that now hinders the country’s pursuit of democratic governance.
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In Arta, Hassan Sheikh calls for end to Somalia’s 4.5 clan system

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged the nation to move beyond the decades-old 4.5 clan-based power-sharing formula, calling it a relic of post-war politics that now hinders the country’s pursuit of democratic governance.

Danab commandos kill 18 al-Shabaab militants in joint operation in Lower Juba region

Kismayo (HOL) – Somali elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with the Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency (JSIA) and backed by international partners, have killed at least 18 al-Shabaab militants in a major military operation conducted in Jamaame d
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Danab commandos kill 18 al-Shabaab militants in joint operation in Lower Juba region

Kismayo (HOL) – Somali elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with the Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency (JSIA) and backed by international partners, have killed at least 18 al-Shabaab militants in a major military operation conducted in Jamaame district of Lower Juba region, authorities said.

President Hassan Sheikh attends 25th anniversary of Arta Conference in Djibouti

Djibouti (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Wednesday to attend the 25th anniversary of the Somali Reconciliation Conference, widely known as the Arta Conference—a landmark event that led to the re-establishment of the T
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President Hassan Sheikh attends 25th anniversary of Arta Conference in Djibouti

Djibouti (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Wednesday to attend the 25th anniversary of the Somali Reconciliation Conference, widely known as the Arta Conference—a landmark event that led to the re-establishment of the Third Somali Republic.

Ten Hungarian and German tourists killed with pilot in Kenya plane crash

Ten Hungarian and German tourists were killed along with a Kenyan pilot when a light aircraft crashed in Kenya on Tuesday.
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Ten Hungarian and German tourists killed with pilot in Kenya plane crash

Ten Hungarian and German tourists were killed along with a Kenyan pilot when a light aircraft crashed in Kenya on Tuesday.

League Cup: Liverpool’s woes grow with 3-0 loss to Palace. Arsenal, City, Chelsea and Newcastle win

Liverpool fielded a weakened team and got duly punished in a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup on Wednesday, the latest setback to strike the beleaguered English champions.
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League Cup: Liverpool’s woes grow with 3-0 loss to Palace. Arsenal, City, Chelsea and Newcastle win

Liverpool fielded a weakened team and got duly punished in a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup on Wednesday, the latest setback to strike the beleaguered English champions.

When Silence Becomes the Answer!

When The Copenhagen Post published my story about being denied a Danish student residence permit despite being awarded a fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship at the University of Copenhagen. I thought maybe this painful experience would open the eyes of th
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When Silence Becomes the Answer!

When The Copenhagen Post published my story about being denied a Danish student residence permit despite being awarded a fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship at the University of Copenhagen. I thought maybe this painful experience would open the eyes of those in power.

South West State vows tough action against those fueling clan conflicts

Baidoa (HOL) – The administration of Somalia’s South West State has announced that it will take firm action against individuals accused of inciting inter-clan conflicts, promoting violence, and encouraging revenge killings.
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South West State vows tough action against those fueling clan conflicts

Baidoa (HOL) – The administration of Somalia’s South West State has announced that it will take firm action against individuals accused of inciting inter-clan conflicts, promoting violence, and encouraging revenge killings.

Somalia and Türkiye discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohamud Ahmed Adan (Geesood), met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, Alper Aktas, in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
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Somalia and Türkiye discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohamud Ahmed Adan (Geesood), met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, Alper Aktas, in Mogadishu on Wednesday.

11 killed in Kenya plane crash while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve

A plane crash killed 11 people, mostly foreign tourists, in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday while en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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11 killed in Kenya plane crash while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve

A plane crash killed 11 people, mostly foreign tourists, in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday while en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

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