News

Somaliland police ban unauthorized flags ahead of May 18 celebrations

Somaliland police ban unauthorized flags ahead of May 18 celebrations

APR 27, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland police have ordered a crackdown on unauthorized flags as the region prepares for its May 18 Independence Day celebration...

Read More »
Sayid Ahmed among Somali-Canadian candidates in Canada’s federal election

Sayid Ahmed among Somali-Canadian candidates in Canada’s federal election

APR 27, 2025

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — Somali Canadian Sayid Ahmed is among three candidates of Somali descent running for seats in Canada's Parliament, as the cou...

Read More »
Somali prime minister reshuffles cabinet, appoints new foreign and defense ministers

Somali prime minister reshuffles cabinet, appoints new foreign and defense ministers

APR 27, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing new leaders to key government positions as Som...

Read More »
Somalia’s petroleum ministry to begin enforcing fuel quality standards

Somalia’s petroleum ministry to begin enforcing fuel quality standards

APR 27, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has officially begun enforcing a national fuel regulation to improve produ...

Read More »
Somalia praises DRC-Rwanda accord, urges continued diplomacy for regional stability

Somalia praises DRC-Rwanda accord, urges continued diplomacy for regional stability

APR 27, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has welcomed the Declaration of Principles signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, calling i...

Read More »
President Mohamud says re-election bid uncertain, prioritizes security and reforms

President Mohamud says re-election bid uncertain, prioritizes security and reforms

APR 27, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he has not yet decided whether he will seek a third term in the 2026 presidential elec...

Read More »
Egypt committed to supporting Somalia: PM Madbouly at AUSSOM summit

Egypt committed to supporting Somalia: PM Madbouly at AUSSOM summit

APR 27, 2025

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted on Friday, during the newly formed African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM) summit hosted by ...

Read More »
Puntland President urges Somali leader to fulfill promise of political dialogue

Puntland President urges Somali leader to fulfill promise of political dialogue

APR 27, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday urged Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to honor his pledge to open political...

Read More »
Mogadishu launches voter registration in six new districts ahead of historic elections

Mogadishu launches voter registration in six new districts ahead of historic elections

APR 27, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Independent National Electoral Commission launched voter registration across six additional districts in Mogadishu on Sa...

Read More »
India seems to be building its case for striking Pakistan

India seems to be building its case for striking Pakistan

APR 27, 2025

Since the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir last week, the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, has spoken on the phone with more than a dozen wor...

Read More »