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Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled at Indian Embassy in Kenya: Somali Patients Exploited

Nairobi, Kenya (Horn Observer) In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are accused of exploiting vulnerable Somali patients seeking medical treatment in India by significantly…

Suspect flees Somalia following assassination of air traffic controller in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - One of the suspects involved in the assassination of Abdinasir Muse Abdi Dahable, a young air traffic controller educated in the UK who was killed in Mogadishu in February, has reportedly left the country.

Somaliland lawyers who challenged arbitrary detentions face criminal prosecution, license revocation

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Five lawyers in Somaliland are currently facing threats of prosecution and potential license revocation after filing a case challenging the actions of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

One region, that may reshape the security structure of Somalia

BY - AHMED MOHAMMED

UN envoy for Somalia Catriona Laing to depart amidst tensions with Villa Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The departure of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, in May comes after Somali authorities requested the UN Secretary-General to replace her.

Somaliland female singer goes on hunger strike inside Hargeisa police detention

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, widely known as Ugbaad Aragsan, was detained on Tuesday in Hargeisa and has now initiated a hunger strike as police officers detaining her have refused family visits.

Kenya mourns loss of military chief and personnel in helicopter crash

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) - Kenya's military is in mourning following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of its highest-ranking officer, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, and nine other military personnel.

Somaliland to hold elections by Nov. 13 despite political challenges

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) - Somaliland's electoral commission has announced plans to hold elections by November 13th. The commission declared that the presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections are scheduled for this date.

SJS relieved by the freedom of SYL TV journalist following 24-hour secret detention

MOGADISHU, Somalia 18 April, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the release of journalist and SYL TV founder, Hussein Abdulle Mohamed, who had gone missing late on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024, after being summoned for a meeting with the director of the Somali National Intelligence…

Stalled Politics and Division: Puntland will not engage NCC meeting called for by Hassan Sheikh

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) - The administration of Hassan Sheikh in Mogadishu has encountered yet another impasse amidst the escalating divisions within the country.