Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Monday welcomed the integration of Jubbaland forces into the Somali National Army (SNA) in the Raskamboni area of Lower Juba.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi hosted U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley and Major General Brian T. Cashman, the Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, on Tuesday for discussions at the presidential palace in Hargeisa.

A thorough process and commitment to the Federal Government of Somalia have successfully resulted in the passage of laws essential for implementing universal suffrage in the country by the Federal Parliament.

Mogadishu (HOL) —The death toll in the November 23 migrant boat disaster off Madagascar has risen to 28, Somali officials confirmed Tuesday. Forty-seven survivors, including 26 women and 31 young men, remain housed in a sports facility on Nosy Be Island, where they await repatriation as Somalia works closely with Malagasy authorities to bring its citizens home.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A quiet war is unfolding in the mountain ranges of Puntland, Somalia’s northeastern state. ISIS, a militant group once dismissed as a minor player in the Horn of Africa, is entrenching itself in the rugged Al Miskat and Al Madow mountains, building bases, roads, and networks that defy easy containment.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The deputy commissioner for social affairs of Mogadishu’s Darussalam district, Gure Mohamed Hirsi, was injured in a shooting attack at a gym in the city’s Hiliwa district on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Senator Mohamed Ali Yusuf Gaagaab has died in Istanbul, Turkey, the Somali Upper House announced on Tuesday.

Localisation is a key word in international humanitarianism and recognises the importance of local partners. Diaspora humanitarianism is pertinent for such efforts due to its connectivity and knowledge of local contexts.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali family of six died tragically in their Cairo apartment over the weekend due to a gas leak, authorities confirmed. The discovery of their lifeless bodies in the Madinet Nasr district has sparked grief and calls for heightened safety awareness.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Relief and Development Forum (SRDF) has officially rebranded as Zamzam Foundation UK, solidifying its partnership with Somalia’s largest charity to enhance humanitarian aid and development programs for the country’s most vulnerable communities.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Defence Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur has warned the Jubbaland administration that it would be held accountable for any armed clashes involving federal forces in the contested Lower Jubba region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A tense standoff between two Somali clans has ended with a fragile ceasefire brokered by local authorities, offering a glimmer of hope for communities ravaged by violence.

Founded in the cultural melting pot of 1980s Mogadishu, torn apart by war, reunited, then hobbled by Covid-19, a revitalised version of the Somali funk group is back on the road

Mohamed Salah could find himself signing a pre-contract agreement with PSG in the January transfer window after opening the door to join the club, according to reports.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said only regrets his unquestionable faith in President William Ruto, terming his dealings with him “as a Christian” had taught him a painful lesson.

The Federal Government of Somalia has launched the National Transformation Plan (NTP) labs in Mogadishu, marking the beginning of an eight-week process that aims to redefine the country's socio-economic landscape.

Fadumo Mohamed Abdiqadir and her five children are struggling to secure enough food for even one meal a day due to the scarcity of grass that she relies on to sell for her income.

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki denied allegations that the recent trilateral meeting between Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia was part of an “axis” designed to undermine Ethiopia. During a national television interview on Saturday evening, Afwerki addressed growing speculation about the October meeting held in Asmara, Eritrea’s capital.

Swedish prosecutors said Monday they had charged three people with alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS) of plotting terrorist acts, including against Jewish interests, and seeking minors to carry them out.

MINNEAPOLIS — State Senator Omar Fateh announced Monday that he is running for mayor of Minneapolis.

When the Ottawa Police Service's (OPS) mental health unit launched in 2000, it had five members — a figure that remains the same today despite a high proportion of use-of-force incidents involving people in crisis, a coroner's inquest is hearing.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission elected Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan as its chairman and Sadik Abshir Garad as deputy chairman during a committee vote in Mogadishu on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's government announced on Monday that it had finalized a debt forgiveness agreement with France, amounting to $145.6 million, as part of ongoing economic reforms and debt relief efforts.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hiiraan region Governor Muse Salad Wehliye, alongside Hirshabelle State Minister of Justice Mahad Beyle and Somali armed forces officers, successfully mediated an end to inter-clan fighting on the volatile border between the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali intelligence chief Fahad Yasin has delivered a blistering critique of the country's opposition, accusing its leaders of focusing on obstruction.

The Kenyan government has issued a flood alert following heavy rains affecting several parts of the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has dismissed allegations that a recent trilateral agreement between Eritrea, Somalia, and Egypt forms an «axis» against Ethiopia, calling the claims baseless propaganda designed to fuel regional mistrust.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali State Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, met with French State Minister for Francophonie and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, in Paris on Saturday to discuss enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland State administration has denied reports that many of its troops joined federal military forces in the southern town of Raskamboni as political tensions with the federal government intensify.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Six Somali family members died in a suspected gas heater accident at their home in Cairo, relatives confirmed Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal military forces welcomed four boats carrying Jubbaland troops in Raskamboni, Lower Jubba region, on Sunday as preparations intensify for a major operation against al-Shabab militants.

Inspired by Bukayo Saka, Arsenal scored five goals in a wild first half at West Ham before settling for a 5-2 win that lifted the team into second place in the English Premier League in its bid to chase down Liverpool.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government has drawn a red line in its dealings with Ethiopia, insisting that Addis Ababa's controversial pact with Somaliland must be scrapped before any dialogue can proceed. The January 2024 deal grants Ethiopia a 50-year lease on 20 kilometres of Somaliland's coastline—an arrangement Mogadishu views as a brazen affront to its sovereignty.

Kismayo (HOL) — The fragile relationship between Somalia's federal government and the semi-autonomous Jubaland administration has deteriorated further with Kismayo Mayor Omar Abdullahi Mohamed accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of treason.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi on Saturday inaugurated the newly rebuilt Waheen Market, a vital commercial hub reconstructed after a devastating fire razed it to the ground on April 10, 2022.