Hiiraan Online (HOL) is one of the most popular websites dedicated to news and information about
Somalia and the
Horn of Africa. It was founded in 1999 to deliver news to the growing but underserved Somali diaspora. It has gained recognition for its impartiality and accurate news.[1][2][3] It is published in
English and
Somali as a primary source for Somali news and affairs. It has been described by many as being the most viewed Somali-owned website in the world.[4][5][failed verification]
The website publishes news articles, opinions, and political commentary[2] and remains one of the most critical[7] and reliable news websites in the Somali media landscape.[8][9] Hiiraan Online is regularly cited frequently in academia,[2][10] books[11] and international media. The website hosts external links to the popular daily radio services for
BBC Somali and
VOA Somali. The website also hosts job advertisements for
international bodies,
government agencies and
NGOs.[12]
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