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    Watch the world’s first AI-powered minister delivering a speech

    If we told you that Albania has just appointed its first AI minister, you’d probably assume that someone has been put in charge...

    Somali Foreign Minister attends Islamic Cooperation summit in Istanbul

    Sunday June 22, 2025 Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali participated Saturday in the opening of the 51st...

    Somali, Ugandan Forces seize key territory from al-Shabab in Lower Shabelle region

    Saturday June 21, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with Ugandan troops under the African Union Stabilization Support Mission in Somalia...

    Two jailed for 30 years over 2019 Kenya hotel attack

    Saturday June 21, 2025A woman is reunited with family after being evacuated from the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi after the attack on the...

    Somali opposition coalition rejects outcomes of National Consultation Forum

    Saturday June 21, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – A coalition of ten political parties under the Coalition for the Restoration of Justice and Hope in Somalia...

    Former NISA chief Sanbaloolshe re-elected to Somali Parliament

    Friday June 20, 2025 Jowhar (HOL) – Former head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Sanbaloolshe), has been re-elected to seat...

    Somalia concludes national exams marked by key credibility reforms

    by EMMANUEL WANJALAFriday June 20, 2025Somalia has successfully concluded its 12th Grade National Examination for the 2024–2025 academic year, marking a key step...

    Families fleeing conflict in Gedo struggle with basic needs in small towns on Ethiopian border

    Friday June 20, 2025Nimo Omar Ahmed cooking food for her children/Mohamud Abdirishid/ErgoHundreds of families fleeing ongoing conflict in Luq district in Somalia’s Jubaland...

    National Consultation Forum concludes in Mogadishu amid boycott by key opposition and Puntland, Jubbaland

    Friday June 20, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The four-day National Consultation Forum, opened by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday, concluded on Thursday afternoon in...

    Somali Embassy in Turkey facilitates evacuation of wounded Somali student from Iran

    Friday June 20, 2025Ankara (HOL) – The Somali Embassy in Turkey has facilitated the safe evacuation of Dr. Mustafa Ali Macalin, a Somali medical...

    Celebrated midwife brings positive change to women’s lives in Lower Shabelle

    Thursday June 19, 2025Maryan Abdulkadir Haji caring for one of her patients/Photo courtesy of News Ways OrganisationVeteran midwife Maryan Abdulkadir Haji, 62, has...

    Qatar Charity’s projects bring hope to Somali village

    Thursday June 19, 2025Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as...

    At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia airstrike

    Thursday June 19, 2025At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed when the Somali military carried out precision airstrikes on the terror group’s positions...

    Somali government repatriates youth migrants detained in Algeria

    Thursday June 19, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting...

    Kenya and Finland reaffirm support for Somalia’s peace efforts amid ATMIS drawdown

    Wednesday June 18, 2025Nairobi (HOL) –  Kenya and Finland have reiterated their commitment to supporting Somalia’s peacebuilding efforts, especially amid the ongoing drawdown of the...

    Somalia releases seven Yemeni fishermen after two months of detention

    Wednesday June 18, 2025The Yemeni Embassy in Somalia has announced the release of seven Yemeni fishermen who had been detained for nearly two...