Femicide in Somalia: Another young woman murdered
MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – In a devastating turn of events, Wanla Weyn district, located in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, mourns yet another loss as a young woman falls victim to femicide.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…More than 30 killed, 17 including children injured in a Turkish drone strike in Somalia
MOGADISHU – The death toll from what families claim to be a Turkish drone strike in Baqdaad village, Lower Shabelle, Somalia, has now climbed to over 30, with more than 17 others sustaining injuries, including women and children.SJS condemns hijacking of Somali Press Council formation process by NISA and Ministry of Information officials
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the hijacking of the Somali Press Council formation process by officials from the National Intelligence (NISA) and Ministry of Information, and opposes the unconstitutional announcement made on March 14 by the Office of…Somali women MPs rally against opposition to women's participation in politics
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a press conference joined by local women activists on Monday, Somali women Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed their frustration and lack of political will to include a 30% women quota in the constitutional amendments amidst a heated debate over the Somali Provisional…Turkish airstrike kills 20 civilians including children in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least 20 civilians, including women and children, were tragically killed in a Turkish drone strike on Baqdaad village in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Monday night, according to distraught residents.State of Press Freedom in Somalia 2023: Cyber-Attack, Arbitrary Detentions and Judicial Harassment
MOGADISHU, Somalia 10 March 2024 – The lack of transparency surrounding the assassination of Somali Cable TV director Abdifatah Moalim Nur (Qeys) by a suicide bomber in Mogadishu on October 16, 2023 and the unwillingness by Somali government's security agencies to investigate the attack, serves…Diarrhea outbreak kills dozens in Balad district,Middle Shabelle region.
Bal'ad Somalia (Horn Observer) At least 20 people mostly children have died in diarrhea outbreak in Southern Somalia, health officials reported.Somali man who set wife ablaze to be executed - Court
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the Banadir Regional Court in Mogadishu handed down the death penalty to a man convicted of burning his wife to death in January. The announcement came during a brief court session attended by representatives from both families.Persistent humanitarian crisis grips Somalia as displacement woes continue
MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – Despite assertions from humanitarian organizations that the number of people requiring assistance has decreased in 2024, the situation remains dire for displaced populations in Somalia.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.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…Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie charged with 191 murders
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – The Kenyan cult leader, Paul Mackenzie, has been formally charged with murder following the disturbing discovery of over 400 bodies buried in a remote forest in the country's eastern region.Third woman and children rescued amid a rising tide of femicide in Somalia
AFGOOYE (HORN OBSERVER) – In a harrowing incident in the Afgooye district, local residents and security forces thwarted an attempted femicide as a man, armed with petrol and matches, was apprehended while attempting to set his wife and children ablaze on Monday morning, February 5.Despite NISA threats and blockage, SJS successfully completes women journalists training
MOGADISHU, Somalia 23 January 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the interference, harassment and blocking SJS women journalists' training in Mogadishu on Saturday by the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), as we demand those responsible to be held accountable…Forced evictions in Somalia capital: Angry mobs block roads after police shot dead a man
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - At least one person has been killed as unrest rocks parts of Somalia capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday over forced evictions.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.- Popular
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