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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…

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.

Iran's Recent Strikes Against Israel: A Calculated Strategic Move

BY - AHMED JABBER

Amid accountability concerns, UK grants new funding to UNSOS for Somali forces

BY - MOHAMED HUSSEIN

'We'll rather die than pay', SJS stands firm against extortion demands

BY - ABDIRAHMAN MOHAMED

A Year into the Sudan Conflict, an Urgent Call to Address One of the World's Gravest Crisis

Statement by USAID Administrator, Samantha Power -

Sudan Summit: Pledges of funding and diplomatic pressure must materialise quickly

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – The recent Sudan Summit held in Paris sparked hopes for addressing the dire humanitarian crisis plaguing the region.

SJS denounces the acts of sabotage and invasion of privacy directed towards its bank accounts

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 14 April 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the acts of sabotage and breaches of privacy targeted at its bank accounts, aimed at hindering the organisation's operations.

ATMIS ENDF troops commended for securing Southwest State of Somalia during Ramadan

Baidoa, 12 April 2024 – The South West State administration has commended the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops for ensuring the safety and security of civilians during the just concluded holy month of Ramadan.

CPJ welcomes South Africa's abolition of criminal defamation, calls for further legal reforms

Lusaka – The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing into law a bill that abolishes criminal defamation, and urged authorities to reform other problematic laws that threaten press freedom in the country.

Deadlock: Sharif unable to reach agreement with Hassan Sheikh during Nairobi meeting

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has stated that, following long discussions, he and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud were unable to reach a resolution on the various points they addressed during their meeting held in Nairobi hotel.