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Somali Security and ATMIS Forces complete training on Emergency Battlefield Care

Mogadishu, 18 May 2024 – Medical officers from Somali Security Forces (SSF), United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a three-day training programme on providing emergency care to battlefield casualties.

Somalia: Support for development and dialogue discussed on UN Special Representative's farewell visit to Garowe

Garowe – Continuing her farewell visits with Somali leaders, the top United Nations official for Somalia today visited Puntland where she discussed the world body's support in areas such as local development and national dialogue.

Uganda's open-door policy for refugees strained by arrivals from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan

GENEVA – Uganda is welcoming increasing numbers of Sudanese arrivals – over 33,000 people, 19,000 of whom have arrived in Kampala since the start of 2024 – seeking safety from a war that has raged for more than a year.

Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief horrified by escalating violence in El-Fasher

FROM Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Ravina Shamdasani

33 years have passed since Somaliland reclaimed its independence from Somalia

May is one of the most important months for Somaliland, it is the month when Somaliland regained its independence from Somalia. Historically Somaliland's independence goes back to June 26th 1960 when the nation gained its independence from the United Kingdom.

UNCAC Coalition expresses concern regarding judicial action against Somali Journalists Syndicate

The UNCAC Coalition, a network of more than 400 civil society organizations worldwide, today expressed concern regarding a recent judicial decision by Somali authorities to freeze the bank accounts of media freedom organization, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), a member of the UNCAC Coalition…

Victory Day Highlights Russia's Military Potentials For Africa

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Russia has noticeably intensified its diplomatic relationship with French-speaking Africa after the second Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg. It has focused on dealing with growing French neo-colonialism which obstructs Russia's desire to expand geopolitical and military…

Somaliland's Berbera city imposes sharia dress code on its employees

BERBERA – In a move that has stirred controversy and drawn both support and criticism, the local government of Berbera, a picturesque coastal city in Somaliland, has imposed a sharia dress code on its male and female employees, as reported by Kaab TV.

SJS joins Mogadishu journalists in unity to defend press freedom against government interference and threats

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Today, the Mogadishu journalists, editors, and directors, joined by the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) concluded three-day consultations held in Mogadishu discussing the emergency requirement to safeguard independent media, freedom of speech, and the safety of journalists…

Families of drone strike victims face threats amid calls for justice in Somalia

MOGADISHU – Following the release of an investigation by Amnesty International into a Turkish drone strike that claimed the lives of 23 civilians in Lower Shabelle, families of the victims have reported facing threats and harassment, highlighting the challenges they continue to endure.

Exodus of Parliament Staff Signals Deepening Crisis in Somalia's Federal Parliament

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Amid a backdrop of escalating insecurity and worsening economic conditions in Somalia's capital, six senior and mid-ranking staff members of the Federal Parliament have fled the country, seeking exile abroad, sources close to the matter informed Horn Observer.

Sudan: MSF forced to suspend essential support in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment

Press Release 9 May 2024 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to suspend work in Madani Teaching Hospital in Sudan due to harassment and obstructions. Over three months, our teams in Madani Teaching Hospital have faced repeated security incidents, including looting of the hospital. MSF calls…

Death of 23 Somali civilians by Turkish drone strikes may amount to war crimes - Amnesty

NAIROBI - Two strikes that killed 23 civilians during Somali military operations supported by Turkish drones must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said today.

Controversial Somali court decision grants immunity to perpetrator of human rights abuses

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Last week, the Mogadishu court faced criticism for releasing a police officer accused of perpetrating serious crimes against vulnerable communities, raising concerns about accountability for human rights violations in Somalia.

British ambassador reinforces UK-Puntland partnership in Garowe visit

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – British Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, embarked on his third visit to Garowe in Puntland on May 4, reaffirming the robust partnership between the UK and Puntland through constructive engagements with President Deni, civil society representatives, and the Puntland…

Weeks after police officer's abduction, another policeman assassinated in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's law enforcement community is in mourning following the brazen assassination of Colonel Adan Omar Ahmed, affectionately known as Biid, by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mogadishu's bustling Xamar Jajab district on Friday afternoon.

SSC-Khaatumo probes 'misguided' Houthi projectile that crashed near Taleex

LAASCAANOOD (HORN OBSERVER) – The missile crash in northern Somalia, specifically in the Kalcad village near Taleex district of the Sool region, has prompted investigations by SSC-Khaatumo officials, the regional authorities said on Saturday.

Somalia Floods: 7 dead, over 8,300 displaced as humanitarians sound alarm

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Floods have ravaged parts of Somalia, claiming the lives of seven individuals and displacing a staggering 8,376 people, according to the latest report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Kenya Lionesses Squad for Rugby Africa Cup named

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) - Kenya Lionesses Fifteens Coach Paul Murunga has named the 28 woman Lionesses squad to this year's Rugby Africa Women's Cup taking place in Antananarivo, Madagascar from May 4-12.

World Press Freedom Day 2024: SJS urges all stakeholders to stand united in protecting journalists and ending the impunity that threatens media freedom

MOGADISHU, Somalia 3 May 2024 – On World Press Freedom Day 2024, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) reiterates its call for the protection of journalists and press freedom in the country amidst increased threats and intimidation aimed at suppressing journalists and impeding critical reporting.…