Ethiopia

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.

193 Ethiopian, Somali migrants and traffickers arrested in Somaliland while en route to Yemen

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Somaliland's coastal guard authorities made a significant breakthrough on Sunday, announcing the interception and detention of a group of 193 migrants and traffickers along the eastern coast of the Sanaag region on the Red Sea.

SJS: Free journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi arbitrarily detained in Luuq district, Gedo

MOGADISHU, Somalia 5 April, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for the immediate and unconditional freedom of journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi who is detained in Luuq district of Gedo region since 1 April 2024.

Puntland seeks strong relations with Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) - Puntland Delegation has on Wednesday met with Ethiopian government officials in Addis Ababa in a bid to foster strong bilateral relations emphasizing energy cooperation and joint infrastructure projects.

Ethiopian security says terror plot in Addis Ababa foiled, 50 arrested

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopian officials have announced the apprehension of 50 individuals suspected of being members of a clandestine group plotting terror and violence in Addis Ababa, the capital, and its surrounding areas.

Somali pirates deploy anti-aircraft weapons onto hijacked ship, ready for fierce resistance - source

GALKAYO (KAAB TV) – Reports from a security source revealed that Somali pirates have taken further measures to fortify their position aboard the Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah, currently under their control off the Somali coast.

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.

Airspace dispute escalates between Somalia and Somaliland

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – A recent incident involving Qatar Airways has reignited tensions between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, as conflicting directives from air traffic controllers in both regions have prompted formal safety complaints.

From Lecturer to Terrorist: University educator joins Al-Shabaab, declares jihad on Ethiopia and west

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Nageeye Ali Khalif, a former lecturer at Somali National University (SNU), has made waves with his recent announcement of joining the Al-Shabaab terrorist group.

Deadly Attack: 2 UAE military advisers among several killed in Mogadishu camp

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a tragic incident at a military training camp in Mogadishu, at least four individuals, including two United Arab Emirates (UAE) military advisers from South Africa, lost their lives in a direct shooting on Saturday afternoon.

Attacks on dissenting voices signal erosion of free expression in Somaliland

NAIROBI (KAAB TV) – In recent times, Somaliland has witnessed a disturbing trend: an escalation in attacks against those who dare to speak out against the status quo. The freedom of expression, once cherished, is now under threat, exemplified by the detention of Abdirahman Abees, an author critical…

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.

Six Ethiopians Among 7 Killed in Attack in Southwestern Somali Town

MOGADISHU - Authorities in the southwestern Somali town of Beled Hawo said six Ethiopians were among seven people killed in an overnight attack by suspected al-Shabab militants.

Ethiopia issues apology to AfDB; investigations on missing funds not known yet

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has formally apologized to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the tensions that arose last year, leading to the withdrawal of the bank's international staff following an attack on senior officials.

U.S. Special Envoy Hammer pushes for diplomatic pressure to deescalate tensions in Horn of Africa

NAIROBI (KAAB TV) – In a concerted effort to mediate diplomatic resolutions in the Horn of Africa, U.S. Special Envoy Mike Hammer embarks on a crucial visit to Kampala, Uganda, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 17 to 24.

Somalia denies clearance to cargo plane bound to Somaliland

Mogadishu, (Horn Observer) Somalia has on Thursday said it denied clearance to a cargo plane bound to Hargeisa, the breakaway region of Somalia amid heightened tensions over Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU, officials said.

Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU gains support from Somali Region leaders amid tensions

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – President Mustafe Mohamed of the Somali region in Ethiopia and Engineer Mohamed Shale, the regional head of the ruling Prosperity Party, voiced their support for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Somali president labels Ethiopia 'enemy', urges Somalis to be prepared for war

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a fiery address at the presidential mosque on Friday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Government of Somalia declared Ethiopia as an 'enemy' and called on the people to engage in a jihad-style war against the neighboring nation.

Somali minister sparks controversy with false claims of Ethiopian Orthodox appointment in Somaliland

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's Interior Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has ignited a storm of controversy by asserting that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church has appointed a representative to Zeila, a coastal town in the Awdal region of Somalia/Somaliland.

High-level military talks between Ethiopia and Somaliland amidst regional tensions

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopian National Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, held a significant meeting with Somaliland Chief of the General Staff, Major General Nuh Ismail Tani, on Monday in Addis Ababa.