Turkey’s military and aid presence in Somalia draws scrutiny from lawmakers Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkey is deepening its political, » Akhri Qormo... July 22, 2025 73 0 Hiiraan News Turkey’s military and aid presence in Somalia draws scrutiny from lawmakers
Puntland clears vessel off Bareeda as probe into arms-laden ship continues Garowe (HOL) — Puntland police have cleared a suspicious vessel that... July 22, 2025 74 0 Hiiraan News Puntland clears vessel off Bareeda as probe into arms-laden ship continues
Somaliland and Taiwan to sign maritime pact despite China-Somalia pushback Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland and Taiwan are poised to sign a maritime... July 22, 2025 74 0 Hiiraan News Somaliland and Taiwan to sign maritime pact despite China-Somalia pushback
Jubbaland court sentences four women for aiding al-Shabaab, orders rehabilitation Kismayo (HOL) — A military court in Somalia’s Jubbaland State has sentenced... July 22, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Jubbaland court sentences four women for aiding al-Shabaab, orders rehabilitation
NISA’s Gaashan forces destroy al-Shabaab explosives site in Lower Shabelle region Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Gaashan Special Forces, » Akhri Qormo... July 22, 2025 73 0 Hiiraan News NISA’s Gaashan forces destroy al-Shabaab explosives site in Lower Shabelle region
Opposition MPs warn of growing political crisis after talks with President stall Mogadishu (HOL) — Lawmakers from Somalia’s National Salvation Council... July 22, 2025 71 0 Hiiraan News Opposition MPs warn of growing political crisis after talks with President stall
Kenya drops terror charge against prominent activist Kenya dropped terror charges against prominent activist Boniface Mwangi... July 22, 2025 70 0 Hiiraan News Kenya drops terror charge against prominent activist
Egyptian president meets top US commander, says Nile River national security issue Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the Nile River represents... July 22, 2025 75 0 Hiiraan News Egyptian president meets top US commander, says Nile River national security issue
Second suspicious ship spotted off Puntland coast near site of earlier interception Bosaso (HOL) — Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland State have reported... July 21, 2025 80 0 Hiiraan News Second suspicious ship spotted off Puntland coast near site of earlier interception
Iran, Russia to launch joint naval drill in Caspian Sea The Iranian and Russian naval forces will launch a three-day joint maritime... July 21, 2025 75 0 Hiiraan News Iran, Russia to launch joint naval drill in Caspian Sea
Three KDF soldiers killed, seven injured in Lamu IED attack Nairobi (HOL) — At least three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers were... July 21, 2025 80 0 Hiiraan News Three KDF soldiers killed, seven injured in Lamu IED attack
Somali forces kill over 15 al-Shabaab fighters in multi-region operations Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali national army troops, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 21, 2025 80 0 Hiiraan News Somali forces kill over 15 al-Shabaab fighters in multi-region operations
Puntland intercepts Turkish-linked arms shipment bound for Mogadishu Bosaso (HOL) — Security forces in Somalia’s northern Puntland region... July 21, 2025 74 0 Hiiraan News Puntland intercepts Turkish-linked arms shipment bound for Mogadishu
Al Shabaab resurgence threatens Kenya amid AU mission cash woes A renewed wave of al Shabaab attacks is intensifying insecurity across... July 21, 2025 82 0 Hiiraan News Al Shabaab resurgence threatens Kenya amid AU mission cash woes
Minneapolis mayor who oversaw BLM riots loses Dem backing to Somali-American socialist The mayor of Minneapolis — who oversaw the city during the 2020 Black... July 21, 2025 93 0 Hiiraan News Minneapolis mayor who oversaw BLM riots loses Dem backing to Somali-American socialist
Car strikes crowd outside Los Angeles venue, injuring 30. Bystanders attack driver, who was shot A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a performance... July 21, 2025 79 0 Hiiraan News Car strikes crowd outside Los Angeles venue, injuring 30. Bystanders attack driver, who was shot
Arrested Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi faces terror charges The Kenyan rights activist Boniface Mwangi is accused of “facilitation... July 21, 2025 73 0 Hiiraan News Arrested Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi faces terror charges
Darwin Nunez scores hat-trick in Liverpool’s five-goal friendly win against Stoke Darwin Nunez scored a hat-trick as Liverpool beat Stoke City 5-0 in a behind-closed-doors... July 21, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Darwin Nunez scores hat-trick in Liverpool’s five-goal friendly win against Stoke
Somalia rejects Ethiopia’s request to join naval drill over Somaliland maritime deal Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has rejected Ethiopia’s request to participate... July 20, 2025 81 0 Hiiraan News Somalia rejects Ethiopia’s request to join naval drill over Somaliland maritime deal
Somali president meets opposition in third round of talks over constitution, elections Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held his third meeting... July 20, 2025 73 0 Hiiraan News Somali president meets opposition in third round of talks over constitution, elections
Somaliland warns of regional threat after Puntland seizes suspected arms ship Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has renewed its criticism of the United Nations’... July 20, 2025 89 0 Hiiraan News Somaliland warns of regional threat after Puntland seizes suspected arms ship
Somalia welcomes ceasefire deal between DRC government and M23 rebels Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has welcomed the ceasefire agreement... July 20, 2025 79 0 Hiiraan News Somalia welcomes ceasefire deal between DRC government and M23 rebels
DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have... July 20, 2025 71 0 Hiiraan News DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo
Somali Prime Minister meets Arab League envoy to discuss strengthening regional ties Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Saturday... July 20, 2025 73 0 Hiiraan News Somali Prime Minister meets Arab League envoy to discuss strengthening regional ties
Somalia hosts high-level EASF defence ministers meeting in Mogadishu Mogadishu (HOL) — The annual Council of Defence Ministers of the Eastern... July 20, 2025 72 0 Hiiraan News Somalia hosts high-level EASF defence ministers meeting in Mogadishu
Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania enter final stretch ahead of historic CHAN 2024 With just two weeks to go, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 20, 2025 72 0 Hiiraan News Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania enter final stretch ahead of historic CHAN 2024
Syria clears fighters from Druze city of Suwayda, declares halt to clashes Syria’s government says it has cleared Bedouin fighters from the predominantly... July 20, 2025 75 0 Hiiraan News Syria clears fighters from Druze city of Suwayda, declares halt to clashes
Lionel Messi’s 6th brace in 7 games seals Inter Miami’s win over Red Bulls Lionel Messi had two goals and two assists to lead Inter Miami to a bounce-back... July 20, 2025 75 0 Hiiraan News Lionel Messi’s 6th brace in 7 games seals Inter Miami’s win over Red Bulls
Somali forces target Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Juba region Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 19, 2025 76 0 Hiiraan News Somali forces target Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Juba region
Puntland intercepts foreign ship reportedly carrying weapons bound for Mogadishu Bosaso (HOL) — Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region... July 19, 2025 67 0 Hiiraan News Puntland intercepts foreign ship reportedly carrying weapons bound for Mogadishu
Al-Shabaab defector surrenders to Jubbaland security forces in Afmadow district Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland security officials have presented a former... July 19, 2025 87 0 Hiiraan News Al-Shabaab defector surrenders to Jubbaland security forces in Afmadow district
Somalia, Ethiopia hold review meeting in Addis Ababa to deepen bilateral ties Addis Ababa (HOL) — Somalia and Ethiopia opened a high-level technical... July 19, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Somalia, Ethiopia hold review meeting in Addis Ababa to deepen bilateral ties
Syria, Israel agree US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda clashes, envoy says Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 19, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Syria, Israel agree US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda clashes, envoy says
Hussein Mohamed hits back at The Economist for calling Ruto a danger to Kenya The Kenyan government has responded to a scathing editorial by The Economist,... July 19, 2025 68 0 Hiiraan News Hussein Mohamed hits back at The Economist for calling Ruto a danger to Kenya
Jubbaland provides free health services to communities in Lower Juba and Gedo Four newly opened, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 19, 2025 71 0 Hiiraan News Jubbaland provides free health services to communities in Lower Juba and Gedo
Kenya Met Lists Nairobi, Kisumu & Nakuru among regions to experience rains & cold weather Rains are expected over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley,... July 19, 2025 70 0 Hiiraan News Kenya Met Lists Nairobi, Kisumu & Nakuru among regions to experience rains & cold weather
34th Eastern Africa Standby Force Chiefs of Defence meeting opens in Mogadishu Mogadishu (HOL) — The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy... July 18, 2025 81 0 Hiiraan News 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force Chiefs of Defence meeting opens in Mogadishu
Somalia reaffirms support for Syria amid escalating tensions Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has reaffirmed its full support for... July 18, 2025 83 0 Hiiraan News Somalia reaffirms support for Syria amid escalating tensions
Somali Army Chief meets Italian counterpart to boost military cooperation Rome (HOL) — The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), » Akhri... July 18, 2025 79 0 Hiiraan News Somali Army Chief meets Italian counterpart to boost military cooperation
Mogadishu mayor, electoral commission chair discuss voter registration drive Mogadishu (HOL) — The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu,... July 18, 2025 84 0 Hiiraan News Mogadishu mayor, electoral commission chair discuss voter registration drive
Ruto: Kenya needs peace, not chaos, to create jobs President William Ruto has maintained that he has a better plan for Kenya,... July 18, 2025 80 0 Hiiraan News Ruto: Kenya needs peace, not chaos, to create jobs
US does not support Israel’s Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze The United States said on Thursday it did not support recent Israeli strikes... July 18, 2025 81 0 Hiiraan News US does not support Israel’s Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze
HCMC staffer’s switch from interpreter to physician assistant bridges gap with Somali patients Muhiyadin Aden’s years as an interpreter at HCMC showed him the need... July 17, 2025 85 0 Hiiraan News HCMC staffer’s switch from interpreter to physician assistant bridges gap with Somali patients
Xaqsoor party launches in Mogadishu with pledge to fight injustice and corruption Mogadishu (HOL) — A new political party led by former Planning Minister... July 17, 2025 85 0 Hiiraan News Xaqsoor party launches in Mogadishu with pledge to fight injustice and corruption
Somalia ratifies 2016 labour deal with Turkey to boost youth jobs and training Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Council of Ministers has ratified a long-delayed... July 17, 2025 89 0 Hiiraan News Somalia ratifies 2016 labour deal with Turkey to boost youth jobs and training
Somalia excluded from Kenya’s Africa-wide visa policy NAIROBI, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 17, 2025 111 0 Hiiraan News Somalia excluded from Kenya’s Africa-wide visa policy
U.S. airstrikes surge in Somalia despite al-Shabaab regaining territory Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States has carried out 51 airstrikes in... July 17, 2025 86 0 Hiiraan News U.S. airstrikes surge in Somalia despite al-Shabaab regaining territory
Clan clashes kill six, injure dozens in Galgaduud Mogadishu (HOL) — At least six people were killed and more than ten others... July 17, 2025 82 0 Hiiraan News Clan clashes kill six, injure dozens in Galgaduud
Traders protest forced evictions at Bakara Market, accuse officials of illegal land grabs Mogadishu (HOL) — Merchants at Bakara Market, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran July 17, 2025 91 0 Hiiraan News Traders protest forced evictions at Bakara Market, accuse officials of illegal land grabs
Somali PM orders urgent relief for drought-hit Awdal region Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has ordered... July 17, 2025 90 0 Hiiraan News Somali PM orders urgent relief for drought-hit Awdal region
Puntland rejects SSC-Khaatumo administration, citing legal grounds Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have declared that they do not recognize... July 17, 2025 77 0 Hiiraan News Puntland rejects SSC-Khaatumo administration, citing legal grounds
Somali Defense Minister, new UK Ambassador discuss security cooperation in Mogadishu Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defense Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met Wednesday... July 17, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Somali Defense Minister, new UK Ambassador discuss security cooperation in Mogadishu
Somalia’s First Lady Marwo Sahro participates in historic voter ID registration Somalia’s First Lady Marwo Sahro Omar Hassan has officially registered... July 17, 2025 83 0 Hiiraan News Somalia’s First Lady Marwo Sahro participates in historic voter ID registration
First water, toilets, lighting for Mogadishu IDP camp families Khadija Dahir Mahmoud and her five children now have access to free, » Akhri... July 17, 2025 80 0 Hiiraan News First water, toilets, lighting for Mogadishu IDP camp families
Blast kills three Kenyan soldiers on road near Somali border A blast has killed three Kenyan soldiers patrolling a road in the east... July 17, 2025 76 0 Hiiraan News Blast kills three Kenyan soldiers on road near Somali border
US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus Israel’s military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus... July 17, 2025 80 0 Hiiraan News US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Al-Shabab offensive sparks militia mobilization near Jalalaqsi Beledweyne (HOL) — A tense standoff is unfolding in central Somalia after... July 16, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Al-Shabab offensive sparks militia mobilization near Jalalaqsi
Ethiopia arrests 82 ISIS suspects trained in Somalia’s Puntland region Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopian security forces have arrested 82 individuals... July 16, 2025 76 0 Hiiraan News Ethiopia arrests 82 ISIS suspects trained in Somalia’s Puntland region
Israel strikes Syrian military HQ in Damascus as fighting rages in Suwayda Israel has struck the headquarters of the Syrian military and close to... July 16, 2025 78 0 Hiiraan News Israel strikes Syrian military HQ in Damascus as fighting rages in Suwayda
Puntland soldiers killed in clashes with ISIS in Bari region Bosaso (HOL) — Several Puntland soldiers were killed on Tuesday in heavy... July 16, 2025 86 0 Hiiraan News Puntland soldiers killed in clashes with ISIS in Bari region
