EU Expected to Resume Funding for AU Mission in Somalia in Early 2026

By HAN News Desk BRUSSELS — The European Union is expected to formally announce the resumption of financial support...

UK Imposes Sanctions on RSF Commander Over Alleged Atrocities in Sudan

By HAN News Desk LONDON — The UK government has imposed sanctions on a senior commander of Sudan’s Rapid...

Thousands of Somali Students Granted Amnesty Over Missed Exams

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has announced a significant government decision to grant amnesty to students...

African Development Bank approves $76 million for road development in Somalia

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $76.37 million in additional financing for...

Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions: Four Countries Urge Respect for Peace Accord

By HAN News Desk The United Kingdom, Turkey, Norway and Japan have issued a joint statement calling on Ethiopia...

Dispute Erupts in Somalia Parliament Over Police Bill

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament was on Tuesday presented with the Police Law...

Clan Militias Kill Al-Shabaab Fighters Near Beledweyne

By HAN News Desk BELEDWEYNE — Local clan militia fighters known as the Ma’awisley have killed several al-Shabaab militants...

Somalia’s First Ambassador to Vietnam Officially Accredited

By HAN News Desk HANOI — Vietnam’s President, Lương Cường, has officially received the credentials of Somalia’s Ambassador Hodan...

Eritrea Announces Withdrawal from IGAD

By HAN News DeskASMARA — The government of Eritrea has formally announced its decision to withdraw from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development...

Somali Government Firmly Denies Opening Diplomatic Relations with Israel

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has categorically denied reports suggesting that it has initiated diplomatic relations with...