Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo delivered sharply contrasting assessments of Somalia’s future within hours of each other this week, underscoring growing political debate over stability, security and the rising cost of living.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn — Somali American families and community leaders in Minnesota are expressing fear and anger after President Donald Trump claimed he was “terminating, effective immediately,” Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in the state, even as legal experts and federal officials say the program remains in force and cannot be ended by social media post alone.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali singer Maryan Nasir Ali, a renowned voice in Banaadiri music and one of the most influential artists of Somalia’s cultural era in the 1980s, died Saturday in Mogadishu after a prolonged illness, according to family members and colleagues. She was 67.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s State Minister for Defence has clarified that only government security forces have the legal authority to carry weapons, dismissing any suggestion that Al-Shabaab or clan-based militias are allowed to be armed. The statement followed widespread public backlash after comments he made were interpreted as legitimizing Al-Shabaab’s possession of weapons.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces have dismantled multiple explosive devices and militant checkpoints planted by Al-Shabaab on civilian roads near Afgooye in Lower Shabelle, officials said Monday, in a major operation aimed at securing public transport routes and disrupting the group’s financial networks.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have imposed a nighttime curfew and tightened movement controls in areas surrounding the Baallade valley as part of a military operation to cut off supply routes to ISIS-linked militants active in the region.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Tournament football, at youth level especially, is as much about learning composure and identity as it is about results. On a breezy afternoon in Addis Ababa, Somalia’s under-17 side, a team not traditionally associated with tactical refinement or tournament longevity, offered a glimpse of both. Their 3–0 victory over Rwanda did more than keep their CECAFA semifinal hopes alive; it hinted at a structure, a cohesion, a sense of purpose that has too often eluded Somali football at all levels.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Military Court is preparing a request to the Federal Parliament to lift the immunity of several lawmakers accused of supporting clan militias involved in deadly violence in Lower Shabelle, in what could mark a significant test of legal accountability for elected officials.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Lawmakers from Kenya’s Northeastern region are renewing calls for the swift reopening of the Kenya–Somalia border, warning that the 14-year closure has crippled local economies, disrupted cross-border markets and intensified frustration among residents who rely on trade for their livelihoods.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali military court has on Sunday issued a series of sentences including the death penalty, prison terms, and acquittals against individuals accused of carrying out brutal killings in Wanlaweyn and Yaaqbariweyne districts of the Lower Shabelle region.

Hezbollah has confirmed that its top military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai has been killed in an Israeli air strike on Lebanon’s capital.

President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni have committed to fostering cross-border collaboration in strategic sectors such as steel manufacturing, energy and infrastructure.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo met with members of both houses of the Federal Parliament in Mogadishu on Saturday to discuss the country’s overall situation and the responsibilities facing national leaders.

Somali Teacher’s Day is a moment to celebrate the lecturers whose influence extends well beyond classrooms — educators who guide, inspire, and shape entire generations. For me, this year holds a deeply personal significance. It marks 10 years since I first stepped into a classroom as a teacher.

Somalia’s Provisional Constitution enshrines a federal system that relies on clearly defined powers and respect for state-level autonomy. Articles 48 and 54 leave little room for interpretation any authority not explicitly delegated to the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) resides with the Federal Member States (FMS). Identity registration, notably, is not listed among the federal government’s exclusive competencies.

Garowe (HOL) - Puntland security forces have arrested a senior official from the Immigration and Nationality Authority in Garowe on Sunday on allegations of facilitating youth smuggling networks.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a national ceremony marking Somali Teachers’ Day at Mogadishu Stadium on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali Office of the Auditor General has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Accountability State Authority (ASA) following a bilateral meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh on the sidelines of the 23rd International Conference of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI) from October 27 to 31, 2025. In a press statement released on Saturday, Somalia’s Auditor General said the agreement underscores the two institutions’ commitment to strengthening cooperation in financial oversight and public-sector auditing. The MoU aims to enhance audit quality, jointly develop mechanisms to combat corruption, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and modern auditing techniques in line with international standards. “This MoU represents an important milestone in reinforcing accountability and transparency in Somalia’s public sector while benefiting from regional and international best practices,” said a senior official from the Office of the Auditor General. The Somali Auditor General’s office reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international cooperation, particularly with regional partners such as Arab countries, to strengthen its institutional capacity and advance principles of transparency, accountability and good governance. Avv. Ahmed Isse Gutale, Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia, expressed his gratitude to Egypt and the Accountability State Authority for their warm hospitality and the exceptional organization of this year’s INCOSAI.

Johannesburg (HOL) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged an end to armed conflicts across the African continent, as the conflicts in Sudan, Somalia and other countries as devastating to lives, stability and economic prospects.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's major opposition bloc, the Somali Salvation Forum, has strongly condemned what it described as incidents of looting, forced displacement and other violations in parts of Mogadishu, particularly in the Yaqshiid district.

Mogadishu (HOL) - South African bandits killed a Somali businessman, identified as Mahmoud Abdi Osman, in Philippi, Cape Town, on Friday night.

Somalia marks Somali Teachers’ Day on November 21, a moment dedicated to celebrating the women and men whose commitment strengthens the foundation of our nation. This year’s celebration comes at a transformative time for Somalia’s education sector, where teachers stand at the heart of national reform.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni cleared the air on his comments on the country’s claim to the coastal access of the Indian Ocean, which sparked debate across Kenya.

A group of 165 Somali migrants, who had been stuck in Libya, have safely returned home with the help of the IOM and the EU. This brings the total number of migrants returned from Libya to Somalia with help from the IOM this year to over 550.

Brussels (HOL) - Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, participated on Friday in the 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels, where ministers from more than 60 countries gathered to discuss global security, multilateral collaboration, and regional stability.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — The East African Court of Justice has reinstated nine Somali delegates to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), ending months of suspension tied to allegations of a flawed and politically influenced selection process.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Dahir Shire Mohamed, has on Friday announced that several international companies including firms from the United States have expressed growing interest in exploring the country’s oil potential, beyond the Turkish companies currently conducting surveys.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Police in Mogadishu have arrested a woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband in the Dayniile district, according to a statement issued by the Banadir Regional Police Command on Thursday.

President William Ruto said Anwar’s visit is expected to culminate in bilateral talks, followed by MoU exchanges focusing on trade, investment, technology exchange, and cooperation in education.

The tourist boats that typically navigate Kenya’s renowned Lake Naivasha have recently taken on a new role: rescuing hundreds from inundated homes.

Nearly a quarter of Somalia’s population is facing acute hunger, with 1.85 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) warned on Thursday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Swedish prosecutors have charged a 23-year-old Swedish-Syrian man with multiple terrorism offences, accusing him of twice attempting to travel to Somalia to join the Islamic State, financing the group through digital currencies, and receiving instructions on how to make explosives.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three satellite-tagged Amur falcons have completed an extraordinary nonstop migration from Manipur, India, to Somalia, covering nearly 5,400 kilometers in just over five days, in what scientists are calling one of nature’s most remarkable long-distance endurance flights.

PORTLAND, Ore. (HOL) — Portland police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Shaani Mohamed, a Somali immigrant, Uber driver, and father of eight whose killing sent shockwaves through Portland’s Somali community.

Soomaaliya wuxuu culeys ka hayo hay'ado isdulsaaran oo ay iyadu samaysatay. Wuxuu markii hore ahaa dadaal lagu doonayay in dib loogu dhiso dowladnimada kaddib toban sano oo burbur ah, balse waxaa dhashay nidaam dowladeed oo aad u buuran, kharash badan, kaas oo dalka aanu awoodin inuu sii wado. Maanta, heer federaal iyo heer maamul goboleedba, waxaa jira in ka badan 340 hay’adood oo dowladeed — kuwaas oo badankoodu isku shaqo yihiin.