Senior Houthi Commander Mohammed al-Qamari Killed in Ambush

SANAA, (HAN) — A senior Houthi military commander, Mohammed al-Qamari, has been killed in what the Iran-backed rebel group described as a...

Turkey Offers to Send Advanced Equipment, Engineers to Gaza to Search for Missing Israeli...

ANKARA, (HAN) — Turkey has announced its readiness to send advanced equipment and engineering teams to Gaza to help search for the...

Somali Prime Minister Meets Speaker of Northeastern Regional Assembly, Hails Progress Toward National Unity

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday held a high-level meeting with Dr. Adan Abdullahi Aw Hassan, the...

Somaliland President Faces Setback During Ethiopia Visit

Talks reportedly strain over maritime deal and recognition issue ADDIS ABABA, (HAN) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi...

Somali Opposition Calls for Unlawful Protests Amid Security Concerns in Mogadishu

Government says public refuses to be used for political gain as opposition fails to mobilize supporters MOGADISHU, (HAN)...

Energy Access and Renewable Transition Dominate Somalia Success Stories Forum

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali government officials and business leaders have urged greater investment in clean energy and infrastructure to expand electricity access...

Heavy Fighting Erupts in Jowhar, Leaving Several Dead and Dozens Wounded

JOWHAR, (HAN) — Heavy fighting erupted early Thursday in the Somali city of Jowhar, the administrative capital of the Hirshabelle state, leaving...

Somaliland leader Cirro Returns from Ethiopia Amid Diminished Expectations

HARGEISA, (HAN) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” returned to Hargeisa on Thursday afternoon after a visit to Addis Ababa that...

President Hassan and PM Hamza Meet Somali EALA Members in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday met with Somali legislators representing the country...

Jeffrey Smith Calls on Global Leaders to Support the People of Cameroon

WASHINGTON, (HAN)- Jeffrey Smith, a prominent U.S.-based human rights advocate and founder of Vanguard Africa, has issued a strong call to action...