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Two years on: The unsolved assassination of Amina Mohamed Abdi

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Today marks the solemn commemoration of the second anniversary of the tragic assassination of Amina Mohamed Abdi, a revered Somali woman politician whose life was cut short in a cowardly act of violence on March 23, 2022, while she campaigned for re-election to…

Crisis in Somali Airspace Raises Alarming Safety Concerns

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Tensions between Somalia and Somaliland have escalated, putting air traffic control management at risk and heightening the potential for a dangerous collision.

Bridging Divides: Garowe's vital role in resolving Somalia's multifaceted crisis

GAROWE – In the wake of his presidential inauguration, Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni has embarked on a crucial initiative: hosting a political dialogue aimed at addressing Somalia's intricate political crises, a legacy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's tenure.

World Radio Day 2024: Celebrating the vital role of female radio journalists in Somalia

MOGADISHU – On World Radio Day, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) acknowledges the remarkable work done by our female network of journalists working in the radio sector in Somalia and keeping the public informed despite the many challenges and threats.

Remembering Mogadishu's peacemaker elder, champion for IDPs, taken by violence

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The tragic death of clan elder Muse Harun Adan has sent shockwaves through Mogadishu, as the community mourns the loss of a man renowned for his dedication to peacemaking and aiding vulnerable populations.

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Defying Darkness: Somali sports journalist's struggle against extremist threat

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) - In the tumultuous landscape of Somalia, where the shadows of terror loom large, one journalist stood defiant against the oppressive orders of Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group. Mohamed Abdi Muudey found himself at the forefront of a perilous battle for freedom…

Women in Puntland: Navigating Challenges in Political Participation

GAROWE (KAAB TV) – In the heart of Puntland, Somalia, the resilience and determination of Somali women paint a vivid narrative of their pivotal role in society, echoing through the challenging backdrop of displacement, unemployment, and a prolonged conflict.

2023: Misuse of Facebook Community Standards and cyberattacks is how Somalia suppressed critical voices

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The manipulation of Facebook Community Standards and the use of DDoS attacks have emerged as a concerning tool employed by Somalia's National Communication Authority (NCA) in collaboration with the national intelligence (NISA) to suppress critical voices among journalists…

Puntland's Electoral Odyssey: From Hopes of Democracy to Clan-Based Selection

GAROWE (KAAB TV) – Inaugurated in 1998 as a beacon of stability amid the ruins of Somalia's military dictatorship, Puntland has emerged as a bastion of relative peace within the tumultuous Somali republic. In stark contrast, neighboring Somaliland had declared its independence from the rest of…

Somali media boycotts president's 'gibberish' talk over deteriorating relations and media freedom

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Local media stations in Mogadishu collectively boycotted a public talk delivered by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Jazeera Hotel on Wednesday night, where a select group of loyalists and civil servants had gathered.

Gangs on the Roads: Truck drivers in central Somalia to cease operations amidst growing roadblocks

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – Truck drivers plying the route between Mogadishu and the Hiiraan region have declared a halt to their operations due to a surge in roadblocks imposed by local armed militia groups demanding exorbitant payments from vehicles transporting goods and passenger buses.

Hormuud Telecom engineer survives bomb explosion attack

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A telecommunications engineer employed by Somalia's largest telecom provider, Hormuud Telecom, narrowly escaped a bomb blast targeted at his vehicle on Tuesday.

Somali pirates extend grip with possible partnership with Al-Shabaab, seizing second ship

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Heavily armed Somali pirates have successfully hijacked their second vessel within weeks, this time off the waters near Yemen's Socotra Island.

Silent Suffering: The ordeal of an FGM survivor in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a dusty corner of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, 36-year-old Khadro Abdi (not her real name), bears the weight of an unspeakable ordeal endured for over three decades.

Somalia-Russia partnership sparks immigration crisis in Europe, Finland suffers most

MOGADISHU – In recent months, Somalia and Russia have intensified their collaboration, enabling Somalis – mainly those on service passports – to travel to Russia on government-related business visas.

Somalia: UN Special Representative discusses political and security developments in Puntland

Garowe – Carrying on her regular engagements with the Federal Member States, UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, today visited Puntland, where she met with its leadership, political actors and civil society.

Photo Story – An aspiring young Somali journalist UNcovers the world of international communications

Mogadishu — The International Day of the Girl Child was recently marked around the world with the aim of promoting girls' empowerment and the recognition of their leadership potential.

Abdulrahman Yusuf Hassan: Keeping Somali journalists abreast of challenges and tools of modern journalism

Mogadishu–A dynamic media sector with journalists well-trained in both the theory and practice of news-gathering is widely considered to be essential for a country's growth and development.

Victory for Journalism: Somalia court frees detained journalist, says journalism not a crime

MOGADISHU – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the decision of the Banadir Regional Court judge to release journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, SJS Secretary of Information and Human Rights, who endured 56 days of incommunicado detention.