Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has called for unity and political dialogue, stressing the importance of Somali traditional elders in finding a solution to the country’s political impasse.
Farmaajo said he was echoing a previous call made by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and current President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,...
New details are emerging about the ship named Honour 25 that was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, of which we published a brief description yesterday.
Puntland authorities confirmed to HOL that the ship was carrying approximately 18,500 barrels of oil destined for Mogadishu, where fuel prices have...
The Minister of Petroleum and Minerals of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dahir Shire Mohamed, has strongly condemned statements made by Somali scholar Abdi Ismail Samatar regarding defense and petroleum agreements between Somalia and Turkey.
The minister said he was deeply concerned about the statements, describing them as misrepresenting bilateral...
Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker, taking hostage the crew, including 11 Pakistani sailors, in a move that has reignited concerns about maritime security in the region.
According to shipping sources, the vessel, named “Owner 25,” was attacked on April 21 while it was sailing off the coast of...
US President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon, which was expected to end on Sunday.
Trump said he hopes to host Israeli and Lebanese leaders in the near future to strengthen peace efforts. He also made it clear that he is not under...
The European Union and its member states have approved €75 million in support of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, reaffirming that the EU is the largest contributor to African Union-led operations.
The new contribution brings the total EU support to the African Union operations in Somalia...
Israel killed a Lebanese journalist, Amal Khalil, and wounded another, Zeinab Faraj, despite a ceasefire agreement between the two sides, Lebanese officials said.
The Lebanese government strongly condemned the attack, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire, carrying out airstrikes and destroying civilian homes.
Meanwhile, talks between Iran and the United...
The Somali Cabinet held its weekly meeting today, which approved the construction of the “Halmeel” Unified Service Center, which will be under the Prime Minister’s Office.
This new center was established to coordinate various government services and unify the delivery process of public services, so that citizens can receive simple,...
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has said that the Federal Government is focusing heavily on developing and utilizing the Somali sea as a backbone for the country’s economic growth.
The President made the remarks at an event marking the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Ministry of...
The Somaliland government has responded strongly to the Iranian government’s criticism of diplomatic relations between Somaliland and Israel, especially regarding the appointment of a diplomatic envoy.
The Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement published on its website that Somaliland is an independent and democratic country, and has...