Somalia Becomes the World’s Leading Livestock Exporter

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somalia is emerging as a global powerhouse in livestock exports, with new data from Bloomberg showing the country is...

Massive Protests Across U.S. Oppose Donald Trump’s Policies

NEW YORK, (HAN) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of major U.S. cities on Saturday to protest against...

Somali, Italian Defense Ministers Meet to Boost Security Cooperation

ROME, (HAN) — Somalia’s defense minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, met Friday in Rome with his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, to discuss expanding...

Somali Commerce Minister Attends Türkiye–Africa Economic Forum

ISTANBUL, (HAN) — Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Mahmoud Ahmed Aden (Gesood), participated in the Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum...

Somali MP Slams Hirshabelle Rule, Cites Hiiraan Discontent

MOGADISHU, (HA) — Somali federal lawmaker Mohamed Abdullahi Burale known as Raaxeeye has strongly criticized the leadership of the Hirshabelle State administration,...

Russia Offers 5,000 Fully Funded Scholarships to African Students Amid Growing Interest

MOSCOW, (HAN) — October 18, 2025 (HAN) — Russia has announced the allocation of 5,000 fully funded university scholarships for African students...

Somali Finance Minister Engages in High-Level Talks at IMF and World Bank Meetings

WASHINGTON, (HAN) — Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Ige, participated in high-level discussions at the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...

Somalia, Turkey Move to Finalize Labor Cooperation Deal in Doha Meeting

DOHA, (HAN) — Somalia and Turkey are taking concrete steps to finalize a comprehensive bilateral labor cooperation agreement aimed at promoting job...

Swedish Court Blocks Deportation of Somalis to Mogadishu

STOCKHOLM, (HAN) — A Swedish court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Somali nationals who were scheduled to be returned to Mogadishu,...

Pakistan Reiterates Firm Stand with Palestine

ISLAMABAD, (HAN) — The Prime Minister of Pakistan has reaffirmed his country’s firm and principled stance in support of the Palestinian people,...