A smart national ID powers Somalia’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) vision Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia is rolling out biometric national identity... November 17, 2025 54 0 Hiiraan News A smart national ID powers Somalia’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) vision
Somalia to face Bahrain in friendly match as both teams prepare for key regional matches Manama (HOL) — Somalia’s national football team will take on Bahrain... November 17, 2025 44 0 Hiiraan News Somalia to face Bahrain in friendly match as both teams prepare for key regional matches
Galmudug police arrest suspect in killing of prominent businessman in Guricel district Guricel (HOL) — Security forces in Galmudug have arrested a man accused... November 17, 2025 41 0 Hiiraan News Galmudug police arrest suspect in killing of prominent businessman in Guricel district
Somali lawmakers question top security officials on clashes, counterterrorism, and army reforms Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s internal security minister and the country’s... November 17, 2025 51 0 Hiiraan News Somali lawmakers question top security officials on clashes, counterterrorism, and army reforms
Somalia shuts down E-TAS system after major security breach exposes travelers data Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s immigration authority has confirmed a security... November 17, 2025 49 0 Hiiraan News Somalia shuts down E-TAS system after major security breach exposes travelers data
CS Duale hails Ruto’s reforms, urges Northeastern residents to “pay back” through votes Health CS Aden Duale on Sunday said that residents of the North Eastern... November 17, 2025 50 0 Hiiraan News CS Duale hails Ruto’s reforms, urges Northeastern residents to “pay back” through votes
US boat strike kills 3, as aircraft carrier arrives near Venezuela The United States has carried out its latest military strike against an... November 17, 2025 45 0 Hiiraan News US boat strike kills 3, as aircraft carrier arrives near Venezuela
Kenya responds ‘coolly’ to Museveni’s Indian Ocean war threats Kenya has committed to helping Uganda access the Indian Ocean, » Akhri... November 17, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Kenya responds ‘coolly’ to Museveni’s Indian Ocean war threats
Somalia says zero ISIS arrivals since launch of e-visa program amid regional pushback Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defense minister says the country’s new... November 16, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Somalia says zero ISIS arrivals since launch of e-visa program amid regional pushback
Federal governmnet and Jubbaland forces kill 56 al-Shabaab fighters in major Operation in Lower Juba region Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland State forces, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran November 16, 2025 51 0 Hiiraan News Federal governmnet and Jubbaland forces kill 56 al-Shabaab fighters in major Operation in Lower Juba region
Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times Britain said on Saturday it would launch the largest overhaul of policy... November 16, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times
Northeastern parliament approves President Firdhiye’s new government and ambitious five-year program Las Anod (HOL) — Northeastern regional state President Abdikadir Ahmed... November 16, 2025 55 0 Hiiraan News Northeastern parliament approves President Firdhiye’s new government and ambitious five-year program
Somali Prime Minister visits electoral commission as Mogadishu begins issuing voter cards for first district polls in decades Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday... November 16, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Somali Prime Minister visits electoral commission as Mogadishu begins issuing voter cards for first district polls in decades
Foreign intelligence specialists flee Somalia after data breach exposes 35,000 people Over 60 foreign intelligence specialists have reportedly fled Somalia in... November 16, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Foreign intelligence specialists flee Somalia after data breach exposes 35,000 people
IGAD weather centre predicts intensified drought in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia The Horn of Africa is facing an intensifying drought crisis as new climate... November 16, 2025 50 0 Hiiraan News IGAD weather centre predicts intensified drought in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
Hassan Omar explains how Ruto has dignified Western Kenya region United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar has come... November 16, 2025 44 0 Hiiraan News Hassan Omar explains how Ruto has dignified Western Kenya region
Mogadishu port launches first-ever 24/7 operations to cut delays and boost trade Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has launched 24-hour operations at the Port... November 15, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Mogadishu port launches first-ever 24/7 operations to cut delays and boost trade
Mogadishu begins issuing voter cards ahead of first local council elections Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s electoral commission began issuing voter... November 15, 2025 51 0 Hiiraan News Mogadishu begins issuing voter cards ahead of first local council elections
President Hassan Sheikh meets renowned Quran reciter Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Mogadishu Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with... November 15, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News President Hassan Sheikh meets renowned Quran reciter Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Mogadishu
Somali government to recruit 4,000 additional teachers in the coming weeks Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Ministry of Education has announced... November 15, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Somali government to recruit 4,000 additional teachers in the coming weeks
Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene United States President Donald Trump has said he is withdrawing his support... November 15, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene
Traffic police given daily bribe collection targets, report reveals An audit report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has... November 15, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News Traffic police given daily bribe collection targets, report reveals
UK issues alert as Somalia and Somaliland enforce conflicting visa rules under new e-visa system Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has warned its citizens to expect... November 14, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News UK issues alert as Somalia and Somaliland enforce conflicting visa rules under new e-visa system
Boxer and model Ramla Ali returned to Kenya to give refugees hope Somali-born boxer Ramla Ali has spent her life fighting — first for survival,... November 14, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Boxer and model Ramla Ali returned to Kenya to give refugees hope
Hormuud University, Somalia: Fifteen Years of Excellence Hormuud University is a private, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran November 14, 2025 42 0 Hiiraan News Hormuud University, Somalia: Fifteen Years of Excellence
Amnesty: Somalia drought displaced thousands and revealed major rights failures Mogadishu (HOL) — A four-year drought that emptied riverbeds, » Akhri... November 14, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News Amnesty: Somalia drought displaced thousands and revealed major rights failures
Kenya’s miraa sector hit by 17% export slump to Somalia in first half of 2025 NAIROBI, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran November 14, 2025 45 0 Hiiraan News Kenya’s miraa sector hit by 17% export slump to Somalia in first half of 2025
Somalia warns declining donor aid is slowing 2025 economic growth Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s finance minister says a steep decline in... November 14, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Somalia warns declining donor aid is slowing 2025 economic growth
Laftagareen urges Immediate end to deadly clan clashes in Wala-weyn Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen... November 14, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Laftagareen urges Immediate end to deadly clan clashes in Wala-weyn
Thousands of travelers potentially exposed in Somalia E-Visa date breach, U.S. embassy says Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a... November 14, 2025 45 0 Hiiraan News Thousands of travelers potentially exposed in Somalia E-Visa date breach, U.S. embassy says
Somali cabinet approves media and cultural cooperation MoUs with Saudi Arabia Mogadishu (HOL) – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government... November 14, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News Somali cabinet approves media and cultural cooperation MoUs with Saudi Arabia
Somaliland Central Bank denies Premier Bank role in Somalia’s E-Visa payment system Hargeisa (HOL) – The Central Bank of Somaliland has clarified that... November 14, 2025 49 0 Hiiraan News Somaliland Central Bank denies Premier Bank role in Somalia’s E-Visa payment system
Who is Prof Phoebe Okowa, Kenyan elected as judge at International Court of Justice Kenya has yet again made a significant step on the international stage... November 14, 2025 59 0 Hiiraan News Who is Prof Phoebe Okowa, Kenyan elected as judge at International Court of Justice
Suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak kills 6 in Ethiopia, WHO sends expert team A suspected outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in southern Ethiopia has... November 14, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak kills 6 in Ethiopia, WHO sends expert team
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode... November 14, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
Former President Farmaajo returns to Mogadishu after two years abroad Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed... November 13, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News Former President Farmaajo returns to Mogadishu after two years abroad
Somalia’s electoral commission to begin voting card distribution in Mogadishu next week Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali National Electoral Commission announced... November 13, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Somalia’s electoral commission to begin voting card distribution in Mogadishu next week
Somaliland officials meet international representatives over E-Visa dispute with federal government Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland government officials met with representatives... November 13, 2025 50 0 Hiiraan News Somaliland officials meet international representatives over E-Visa dispute with federal government
Somali Interior Minister meets clan leaders to Sddress clan conflict in Wanlaweyn district Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Interior, » Akhri Qormo... November 13, 2025 49 0 Hiiraan News Somali Interior Minister meets clan leaders to Sddress clan conflict in Wanlaweyn district
Kenya says over 200 of its nationals have joined Russian forces in Russia-Ukraine war Kenya said Wednesday that more than 200 of its nationals are fighting for... November 13, 2025 51 0 Hiiraan News Kenya says over 200 of its nationals have joined Russian forces in Russia-Ukraine war
Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu dies at Nairobi Hospital The Member of Parliament for Isiolo South Constituency, » Akhri Qormo... November 13, 2025 50 0 Hiiraan News Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu dies at Nairobi Hospital
Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military... November 13, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found
Somali Future Council warns federal leaders against violating the interim constitution Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Future Council has warned federal government... November 12, 2025 67 0 Hiiraan News Somali Future Council warns federal leaders against violating the interim constitution
Somalia and Saudi Arabia sign 1447/2026 Hajj Quota agreement Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed the 1447/2026 Hajj... November 12, 2025 51 0 Hiiraan News Somalia and Saudi Arabia sign 1447/2026 Hajj Quota agreement
Somali Prime Minister, German Ambassador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Tuesday held... November 12, 2025 49 0 Hiiraan News Somali Prime Minister, German Ambassador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Somalia and Algeria sign wide-ranging cooperation agreements covering education, energy, and livestock Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Algerian... November 12, 2025 48 0 Hiiraan News Somalia and Algeria sign wide-ranging cooperation agreements covering education, energy, and livestock
Is the US government shutdown over, and why did it happen? A deal to reopen the US government has cleared the Senate, » Akhri... November 12, 2025 42 0 Hiiraan News Is the US government shutdown over, and why did it happen?
Duale backs 90-day plan to achieve WHO Maturity Level 3 status “I commended the laboratory’s progress and reaffirmed my commitment... November 12, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Duale backs 90-day plan to achieve WHO Maturity Level 3 status
EU naval forces seize hijacked mothership tied to Hellas Aphrodite attack off Somalia Mogadishu (HOL) — European naval forces have seized an Iranian-flagged... November 12, 2025 59 0 Hiiraan News EU naval forces seize hijacked mothership tied to Hellas Aphrodite attack off Somalia
Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump tells her to ‘go back’ to Somalia again MINNEAPOLIS, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran November 12, 2025 54 0 Hiiraan News Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump tells her to ‘go back’ to Somalia again
Ethiopia wary as Egypt and Saudi Arabia lead new Red Wave 8 naval drill Mogadishu (HOL) — A major naval exercise involving Egypt, » Akhri... November 12, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Ethiopia wary as Egypt and Saudi Arabia lead new Red Wave 8 naval drill
Hargeisa father accused of locking four children inside home before setting it on fire Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland police have arrested a man accused of killing... November 12, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Hargeisa father accused of locking four children inside home before setting it on fire
Man killed in Hargeisa as police launch search for fleeing suspect Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland police have launched a manhunt for a suspect... November 12, 2025 46 0 Hiiraan News Man killed in Hargeisa as police launch search for fleeing suspect
ISIS militants still receiving livestock from pastoralists in Al Miskaad region Mogadishu (HOL) — The Islamic State group in Somalia is still acquiring... November 12, 2025 52 0 Hiiraan News ISIS militants still receiving livestock from pastoralists in Al Miskaad region
Somalia seeks stronger trade links as envoy presents credentials in DRC Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of... November 12, 2025 49 0 Hiiraan News Somalia seeks stronger trade links as envoy presents credentials in DRC
Ma’awiisley launch assault on Al Shabaab bases near Eldheer in Galgaduud Mogadishu (HOL) — Community fighters aligned with the Ma’awiisley movement... November 12, 2025 47 0 Hiiraan News Ma’awiisley launch assault on Al Shabaab bases near Eldheer in Galgaduud
Ismail Ahmed claims Premier Bank tied to Somalia e-visa payments Mogadishu (HOL) — WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has accused Premier... November 11, 2025 52 0 Hiiraan News Ismail Ahmed claims Premier Bank tied to Somalia e-visa payments
Hassan Shire honored with Shield Lifetime Achievement Award for defending human rights across Africa Mogadishu (HOL) — Hassan Shire, » Akhri Qormo Dhamaystiran November 11, 2025 52 0 Hiiraan News Hassan Shire honored with Shield Lifetime Achievement Award for defending human rights across Africa
Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport workers strike over dismissals, demand government intervention Mogadishu (HOL) — Operations at Aden Adde International Airport were... November 11, 2025 54 0 Hiiraan News Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport workers strike over dismissals, demand government intervention
Gift of livestock enables Somali refugee women in Ethiopia to build sustainable livelihoods Long-term Somali refugees living in Ethiopia have been given the chance... November 11, 2025 56 0 Hiiraan News Gift of livestock enables Somali refugee women in Ethiopia to build sustainable livelihoods
