Reports

Somalia admits diversion of US-trained forces' rations; president's family implicated

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - The Somali government has late on Thursday confirmed the diversion of rations meant for the US-trained Danab forces, revealing a concerning breach within its own ranks.

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…

One region, that may reshape the security structure of Somalia

BY - AHMED MOHAMMED

Diarrhea outbreak kills dozens in Balad district,Middle Shabelle region.

Bal'ad Somalia (Horn Observer) At least 20 people mostly children have died in diarrhea outbreak in Southern Somalia, health officials reported.

Ethiopia's Cabinet Shuffle Amidst Deepening Crisis: Who are key figures appointed?

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopia's parliament has greenlit a series of high-profile appointments, marking a notable shift in the country's leadership landscape.

Kickback fallout leads to tax collection contract termination in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Somalia's Auditor General, Ahmed Isse Gutale, has terminated a tax collection contract awarded to the private firm MGS Soft INC in the capital city, Mogadishu.

Discord: Somali Finance Minister and Auditor General engage in a power struggle over alleged extortion fees

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A recent revelation of internal documents has exposed a power struggle within the Somali Ministry of Finance, pitting Minister Bihi Iman Egeh against Auditor General Ahmed Gutale.

South Sudan's lack of political will to peace puts country at further risk

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – South Sudan faces significant hurdles in implementing the 2018 peace agreement, attributing the setbacks to a lack of political will.

Chinese Funding Scandal: Somalia court imposes travel ban on president Mohamud's ally

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – On the 13th of December, the Banadir Regional Court imposed a travel ban on a prominent confidant of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after funds from Chinese Embassy went missing, documents revealed.

Inferno engulfs Mogadishu's heart: Second-largest market reduced to ashes, millions in losses

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A raging fire erupted in Hamarwayne, Somalia's second-largest market, turning millions worth of businesses into ashes and leaving several individuals injured, as per eyewitnesses accounts.