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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.