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Open Letter: Somali politicians must shelf personal interests and pursue a common good for the nation

We (Somali society) only encourage and support inclusive common good for the nation building - It is civil duty to ensure the practice of greater common good for the nation is nurtured and guarded. It is also a common practice for political opponents to oppose and criticize the government as long as…

Intel officer exposed in shocking assassination killing in central Somalia region

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – For years, whispers of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) involvement in targeted assassinations lingered, shrouded in secrecy.

AfDB staff assault, detention in Ethiopia ignites diplomatic tension

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has broken its silence on the recent attack and detention of two of its staff members in Ethiopia, revealing a complex situation that led to a diplomatic row between the AfDB and Ethiopian officials.

U.S. is pleased with AU forces' mandate extension in Somalia but concerned about slow progress

NEW YORK (HORN OBSERVER) – The United States has welcomed the extension of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) mandate, hailing the constructive efforts of the UK-led Security Council in reaching this resolution.

Over 10,000 Young Somali Women Graduate from USAID and UK-Funded Education Program

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a milestone ceremony in Mogadishu on Wednesday, 10,616 Somali adolescent girls and young women celebrated their graduation from an 11-month non-formal education course.

Strong ATMIS-Somali leadership collaboration key to stability, says UN ASG for Africa

Mogadishu, Somalia: The Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Africa at the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee has commended the collaboration between the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Somali leadership for stabilising Somalia.

Recipient African Countries Grateful for Russia's Free Grains

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh It was March 20, at the inter-parliamentary congress Russia-Africa. Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to make 'no-cost delivery' of grains to six African countries. This promised was renewed at the late July Russia-Africa summit held St. Petersburg.

SSC-Khatumo leader calls for peaceful coexistence with Somaliland

LAASCAANOOD (HORN OBSERVER) – Amid renewed deadly clashes in the Sool region, SSC-Khatumo leader Abdukadir Firdhiye passionately calls for peace, urging Somaliland to cease hostilities and live with peace.

Concerns rise as former warlord warns of arming clan militia amidst clan rivalry in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Amidst escalating clan rivalries and a surge in illicit weapons inflow, former Somali warlord Hussein Farah Aidid voices apprehension that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is arming clan militia in central regions, contributing to the deadly clan conflicts that have claimed…

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.

After a month of siege, bombardments and a health system obliterated, pregnant women in Gaza are caught in a catastrophe

GAZA, Palestine – "The working conditions in our hospital are catastrophic. We lack basic life necessities and we're struggling with a severe shortage of water," said Yasmine Ahmed, a midwife at Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest medical facility.

Sudan: UNHCR warns of increasing violence and human rights violations against civilians in Darfur

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned at the latest developments in Sudan as fighting escalates in the Darfur region

As Somalia faces once-in-a-century flooding, UN relief wing releases $25 million to jumpstart life-saving assistance

(New York, 9 November 2023) With nearly 1.2 million people in Somalia already affected by heavy rains and flooding and more expected, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released US$25 million to help people in the country brace against the impact of these disasters.

Somali prime minister's Israel statement fuels extremism

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, last week voiced his support for Hamas, a Palestinian armed group, during a religious event at the newly renovated national theatre in Mogadishu.

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.

Somalia: Induction Programme equips newly rotated ATMIS Officers for Mission Readiness

Mogadishu, 4 November 2023 – Twelve staff officers recently deployed to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have successfully completed a rigorous five-day induction and are fully prepared to contribute to the mission's goals.

Somali prime minister expresses support for Hamas, sparks controversy on Ukraine

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a startling and controversial statement delivered on Thursday, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre expressed support for the Palestinian armed group Hamas, categorically stating that they are "not terrorists."

IDEI 2023: Somali government must take its responsibility to protect journalists, investigate and prosecute crimes against media workers

MOGADISHU, Somalia 2 November, 2023 – On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses deep concern about the escalating crimes against journalists in Somalia and the persistent culture of impunity surrounding the violence…

African Youth Day - 1st November

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh With considerable interest, many might not know that the 1st November is an important day for African Youth. The simple reason is that African youth are the continent's biggest resources and are at the centre of the development agenda across the continent. The African Youth…

UN officials in Somalia on spot for skipping justice and accountability for human rights violations

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Just a day following the United Nations Day, Catriona Laing, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), conducted a press conference in Mogadishu, alongside her deputies, which included Anita…