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. 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. Hiiraan Online was founded in Ottawa, Canada, on July 1, 1999. Its founder, Ahmed Gure, a former airline Captain with Somali Airlines, started the website to serve the growing Somali diaspora. More information...
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