Reports

Somalia presidential official suspended over allegations of serious human rights abuses including sexual harassment – Sources

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The Deputy Chief of Staff of Somalia's presidency, Villa Somalia, has been suspended on charges of serious abuse and sexual harassment of women staffers and threats to journalists, two presidential sources told Horn Observer.

UN report pinpoints main obstacles and opportunities on use of digital technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa

ROME (HORN OBSERVER) The digital revolution currently underway in Sub-Saharan Africa offers enormous potential for economic growth and agricultural productivity, according to a new repprt by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) which also pinpoints main obstacles and opportunities.

Journalists in five Somalia regions benefit from Canada-supported media freedom and safety trainings

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has concluded the fourth round of a series of trainings to improve the safety and security of Somali journalists and media freedom with the support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Baidoa, South West State Somalia.

Fake Somalia police officers enrolled for Russian law enforcement training— leaked documents

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Fake Somali police officers have been enrolled into a Russian-supported law enforcement training intended to capacitate Somali Police Force, according to leaked documents obtained by Horn Observer.

State of Press Freedom in Somalia 2021: Silencing Journalists through Targeted Attacks, Restrictions and Censorship Amid Precarious Working Conditions

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 10 January, 2022 – Somali journalists were once again subjected to violence and deliberate attacks by the security forces of the federal government, regional states and the militant group al-Shabaab. Covering insecurity, the continued deadlock in federal elections and the reports…

Russia's Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy in Africa

Last December, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted to the official website for public reading its end-of-year report. The report offered the most significant activities and achievements, among them was the striking theme on Covid-19.

Somalia's stable internet connectivity real boon to online freelancers

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Mohamed Hirsi grew up and studied in Mogadishu, finishing his telecommunication engineering degree at one of the universities in Mogadishu two years ago. Hirsi doesn't currently work as a telecommunication engineer. He is a graphics designer and motion creator,…

Germany increases its effort to mitigate the effects of the draught in Somalia by topping up its funding with 12 million Euro to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund and 7 million Euro to WFP

Nairobi, 15 December 2021 – The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) has granted a 12 million Euro top up for the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) doubling Germany's total contribution to the SHF for 2021 to 24 million Euro. The funds will be used to assist people in coping with the deteriorating…

The Russia-Africa Situation Analysis Report

An expert group has completed its studies of Russia's policy implementation processes, impact and setbacks, and the development prospects in Africa, and has presented its final report with some recommendations intended to improve and scale up the existing Russia's influence in Africa.

On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, IACC calls for a united front against corruption in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia – 09 December, 2021 – On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) today underscored the need for a united front against corruption as a new commitment towards ensuring transparency and accountability in Somalia.