Somalia

More than 20 confirmed dead in Al-Shabaab's devastating attack on army base near Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A massive suicide car bomb struck a heavily fortified army base in the Ceelasha Biyaha neighborhood, situated on the road between Mogadishu and Afgoye on Saturday.

Somalia: Insecurity worsens, civilians pay the price

New York – Briefing Ambassadors in New York, UN Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, described the country as being at a critical juncture.

Somalia: TV director killed Mogadishu suicide bombing

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 16 October, 2023 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly denounces the suicide bombing attack that killed our colleague journalist, Abdifatah Moalim Nur (Qeys), on Monday evening in Mogadishu.

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.

Head of ATMIS joins Ugandan nationals in Somalia to mark 61st Independence Day

Mogadishu – Ugandan peacekeepers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Monday, joined their countrymen to celebrate their country's 61st Independence anniversary in Mogadishu.

Somalia: ATMIS troops and local administration officials in Dhobley strategise on security

Dhobley – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), troops stationed in Dhobley, Jubaland State, on Saturday held a meeting with the local security committee officials to strategise on how to ensure the safety and welfare of the local community.

Free journalist jailed for investigative report: Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul

NAIROBI - On 17 August, plain-clothed security officers arrested Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul, a journalist with Kaab TV and staff member of a local media advocacy organization, Somali Journalists Syndicate. The arrest took place a day after he released a story about alleged misappropriation of European…

Unresolved Inquiry: The Enigma of Somalia's Prime Minister's Identity

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – Somalia, a nation marred by political complexities, remains in the global spotlight for reasons extending beyond its conflict-ridden history. In a recent revelation, questions have arisen about the identity of the country's prime minister, Hamza Abdi Barre,…

At least 20 killed as violent clashes erupt between rival clan militia in Mudug, central Somalia

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – At least 20 lives were lost, and 30 others suffered injuries in a violent clash between rival clan militias that unfolded on Monday in the Farta Cadayga area of Mudug province, central Somalia.

Mogadishu mortar attack: Pregnant woman and two children killed, several others injured

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A pregnant woman and her two young children lost their lives, while at least seven others, including children, sustained injuries when mortar shells rained down on civilian-populated neighborhoods in parts of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital on Sunday.

The Rapist, Prosecutor and Adviser: The Unchallenged Rise of One Man in Somalia

MOGADISHU (KAAB TV / HORN OBSERVER) – In the corridors of power in Somalia, one name stood unchallenged, wearing multiple hats: Farhan Hussein Mohamed.

At least 4 dead as UAE-trained Somali forces clash with clan militia in central Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In the heart of Somalia's Hiiraan region, the town of Maxaas bore witness to a day of relentless combat, leaving at least four soldiers dead and the community gripped by chaos on Saturday.

Scandal rocks Somali PM's meeting with religious scholars in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (HORN OBSERVER) – Somali Prime Minister Hamze Abdi Barre found himself embroiled in a controversy in the weekend when he convened a meeting with Somali Muslim scholars in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Barawe's minority community loses vital radio voice after an armed attack

MOGADISHU, Somalia 29 September, 2023 – Thursday marked the International Day for Universal Access to Information; however, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses its deep concern about the denial of the right to information for the minority community in Barawe, in Somalia's Lower Shabelle…

Despite court dismissed charges, journalist Bulbul transferred to Mogadishu prison

MOGADISHU – On the occasion of International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is alarmed by the forcible transfer of our colleague journalist, Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, from Hamar Jajab police station to Mogadishu Central Prison by armed officers affiliated…

Deadly attack rocks a busy market in central Somalia town of Buloburte

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A suicide car bomb explosion rocked a bustling market in Buloburte town in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia on Thursday resulting in the loss of at least five lives and leaving over ten individuals injured, as reported by local officials.

Double suicide car bombings in Dhusamareb, officials say Somali president and regional leader were "target"

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – The city of Dhusamareb, in central Somalia, has been shocked by yet another terrorist bombings with security sources now saying the target was the Somali president and the regional leader of Galmudug.

SJS urges Somalia court to dismiss the case against journalist Bulbul and grant his freedom following rejection of charges

MOGADISHU – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for the Banadir Regional Court to secure the freedom of of SJS Secretary of Information and Human Rights, Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul since the judge on Monday refused the charges brought by the Office of the Attorney General.

Somalia: More than 30 killed, 50 more injured in Beledweyne truck bomb

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – At least 30 people died and more than 50 others were injured after a truck loaded with explosives exploded at a checkpoint at Nur Hawaad neighborhood in Beledweyne city in Hiiraan region.