Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Upper House has formally approved the appointment of the Commissioners of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s human rights framework.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on preparations for the country’s upcoming local government elections, which are expected to take place in the coming months.

Nairobi (HOL) — The speaker of Somalia’s Lower House, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Noor Madoobe, met with his Kenyan counterpart Moses M. Wetang’ula in Nairobi to discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s government has declared the recent internet price hike by telecommunications companies “completely illegal,” saying the coordinated increase violated the region’s free-market principles before it was reversed under intense public pressure.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a warm welcome to the White House from United States President Donald Trump in a visit that has emphasised the deepening ties between Riyadh and Washington.

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday, finishing unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given a genuine scare by their resilient visitors.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Trump warmly welcomed the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia on his first White House visit in seven years.

Somalia’s emerging interest in space technology has gained momentum following Turkey’s 2021 space roadmap, which proposed establishing a satellite launch site in Bashaqle, Middle Shabelle. The town’s equatorial position offers exceptional orbital advantages, potentially positioning Somalia as a future hub for African space launches. Yet, global precedents—from Cape Canaveral to Baikonur—reveal that spaceports, while symbolizing progress, can impose profound environmental, health, and social burdens if not responsibly managed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has launched a nationwide investigation after hackers breached its electronic visa system, potentially exposing the personal data of more than 35,000 applicants, including foreign nationals from Kenya, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Somalia.

For decades, Somalia’s name has been shorthand for conflict, piracy and danger. Since the country’s civil war began in the 1990s, the country has had relatively few Western visitors. Yet, against the odds, the East African nation is now seeing a quiet rise in foreign tourists.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces and community defence militias killed at least 11 Al-Shabaab militants, including key recruiters and field commanders, during coordinated operations in Mudug and Bakool regions this week, the Ministry of Defence said Tuesday.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Authorities in Beledweyne have announced a citywide crackdown on illegal firearms after two unarmed young men were shot dead in separate incidents over the past two nights, raising fears of worsening insecurity in the Hiraan regional capital.

A city clean-up campaign in the southern Somali city of Kismayo is sprucing up the streets and giving direct support to impoverished displaced women and men who are involved in the labour.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Attorney General has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Turkish Airlines station manager in Mogadishu abused his authority and violated the constitutional rights of a Somali traveler at Aden Adde International Airport.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has urged international partners to step up support for the country’s election preparations, warning that the process risks delay without firm financial commitments.

Garowe (HOL) — A senior Puntland government delegation visited the Puntland Defence Forces stationed in the newly liberated town of Dhaadaar on Monday to boost troop morale and assess the security situation in the area.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia is rolling out biometric national identity cards to replace passports as the country’s primary form of identification; a move officials say will underpin its digital transformation and expand access to essential services.

Manama (HOL) — Somalia’s national football team will take on Bahrain in a friendly match Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Bahrain National Stadium, a key test for both sides as they prepare for upcoming regional competitions.

Guricel (HOL) — Security forces in Galmudug have arrested a man accused of killing a well-known businessman in Guricel district on Sunday night.

Health CS Aden Duale on Sunday said that residents of the North Eastern region and the entire Muslim community are not taking for granted the initiatives President William Ruto has implemented since assuming office, promising to “pay back” through the ballot.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s immigration authority has confirmed a security breach in the country’s newly launched E-TAS travel system, exposing the data of some passengers.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s internal security minister and the country’s police chief appeared before a parliamentary committee on Sunday, briefing lawmakers on the national security situation, clan clashes, ongoing military operations, and the slow rebuilding of its security forces.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland State forces, working alongside the Somali National Army and U.S.-trained Danab commandos, killed at least 56 al-Shabaab fighters during a coordinated operation across several villages in Jamaame district on Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defense minister says the country’s new E-Visa system has significantly disrupted the movement of ISIS fighters into the Calmiskaad mountains, a remote hideout in the country’s northeast.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday visited the headquarters of the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) in Mogadishu, where the long-awaited distribution of voter cards has officially begun ahead of the capital’s upcoming local elections.

Las Anod (HOL) — Northeastern regional state President Abdikadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye on Saturday presented his new Cabinet and a five-year governing plan to the regional parliament, asking lawmakers to endorse his administration as it begins its first full term.

Britain said on Saturday it would launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach, one of the toughest in Europe and widely criticised by rights groups.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s electoral commission began issuing voter cards in the capital on Saturday, marking a rare and significant step toward local council elections in a city long defined by conflict, displacement, and political uncertainty.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has launched 24-hour operations at the Port of Mogadishu for the first time, a move officials say will cut delays, ease congestion, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in regional trade.

United States President Donald Trump has said he is withdrawing his support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the lawmaker a “lunatic” and accusing her of going “far left”.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Ministry of Education has announced plans to recruit 4,000 new teachers, moving closer to fulfilling its commitment to hire a total of 10,000 teachers nationwide.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with prominent Somali Quran reciter and scholar, Sheikh Abdirashid Sheikh Ali Sufi, in Mogadishu on Friday, in what Villa Somalia described as an important consultation and information-sharing meeting.

Hormuud University is a private, non-profit institution, established in 2010 by distinguished members of Hormuud Telecommunication Company (Hormuud Telecom). The university was founded with a mission to advance higher education in engineering, technology, and other academic fields, Addressing Somalia’s urgent need for skilled professionals in engineering, technology, and related fields. Hormuud University is an active member of several local, regional, and international associations, fostering collaboration and academic excellence.

Somali-born boxer Ramla Ali has spent her life fighting — first for survival, then for change. From escaping Somalia’s civil war to stepping into the Olympic ring, she’s turned her own story of struggle into a powerful mission to uplift others.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has warned its citizens to expect conflicting visa requirements across Somalia after the federal government’s new e-visa system triggered disputes with regional authorities in Somaliland and Puntland, leading to confusion at airports and border points.