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Growing number of women and girls migrating via perilous Eastern Route

Bosaso, Somalia – In the early morning hours, more than 30 young women and girls, and at least a dozen men are gathered in a precarious settlement on the outskirts of Bosaso, in northern Somalia. Some lie directly on the floor, others on top of sleeping mats covered by a mix of sand and dust, making…

Suspicion emerges as Somalia's military court judge evades Al-Shabaab capture

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A harrowing incident unfolded on Monday as Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Ali Nur (Shuute), Chairman of the Somalia Armed Forces Court, narrowly evaded the clutches of the Al-Shabaab group.

Fluctuating Fortunes: Surge in weapons supply impacts black markets in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) As the government under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud initiates a significant offensive against the militant group al-Shabaab, an unintended consequence is beginning to manifest in the form of an influx of weaponry into the black market of Mogadishu.

Dozens of Somali soldiers killed, others captured in a daring Al-Shabaab attack

GALKACYO (HORN OBSERVER) – As further details continue to emerge, a harrowing account of the Al-Shabaab attack unfolds, which commenced with the jolting impact of suicide car explosions, subsequently followed by a swarm of armed militants descending upon the base of Somali government forces located…

Khaatumo State forces capture bases outside Laascaanood as Somaliland forces retreat

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – After a day marked by intense gun battles and relentless shelling, the local fighters aligned with the newly established Khaatumo State have confirmed their successful takeover of Somaliland army bases situated on the outskirts of Laascaanood.

AU Special Representative lauds the collaboration between ATMIS Forces and key stakeholders in Somalia's South West State

Baidoa, Southwest State – The AU Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has praised ATMIS Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) for their close collaboration with key stakeholders in the South West State including the Somali Security Forces, the regional administration,…

BRICS 2023: The Africa's Roadmap and Emerging Opportunities

Interview by Kestér Kenn Klomegâh South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) members have thoroughly discussed wide range of significant issues including the bloc's expansion, common currency, investment and trade,…

A brave employee unveils a web of deceit, corruption and power abuse in the midst of Somalia's Auditor General's Office

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The In the dimly lit corridors of power, where accountability is often shrouded in secrecy, a brave whistleblower has cast aside the cloak of silence to reveal a tapestry of misdeeds, manipulation, and abuse of power within the Somali Auditor General's Office.

Somalia: Bulbul held incommunicado, two more reporters briefly detained and a minority radio station attacked

MOGADISHU – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses its concern over the escalating surge of threats and acts of violence flagrantly targeting journalists and media stations who are exposing government corruption and insecurity by the Somali police officers and the national intelligence personnel,…

CPJ: Two Somali journalists arrested for reporting on police, 1 remains in custody

Nairobi, August 23, 2023—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Somali authorities to unconditionally release journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul and stop intimidating media covering the security sector.

Top AU, UN and Somalia officials meet to discuss phase two of ATMIS troop drawdown

Mogadishu, Somalia – Senior officials of the African Union, the Federal Government of Somalia, and the United Nations held a consultative meeting to deliberate on the upcoming second phase of the troop drawdown by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) from Somalia.

On World Humanitarian Day, UN demands protection of aid workers in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) On the occasion of the 2023 World Humanitarian Day, the humanitarian community in Somalia, led by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, George Conway, has reiterated the call for…

Sudan is close to famine, warns Concern

Time running out for millions suffering from hunger 4 months since conflict began TIME is running out to prevent famine after four months of conflict in Sudan, Concern Worldwide has warned.

Cyber attack: Qurium uncovers DoS attack targeting SJS

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a recent revelation, non-profit digital forensic group, Qurium Media Foundation, announced its role in countering an ongoing denial-of-service (DoS) attack directed at the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) website since the preceding Friday.

WFP facing critical funding shortage in Yemen threatening vital food assistance

SANAA -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced today that it is facing a deeper funding crisis for its Yemen operations from the end of September onward. This will force WFP to make difficult decisions about further cuts to our food assistance programs across the country in the…

Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia in Final Race to BRICS

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Reports have indicated that three African States - Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia - for the first time in history will ultimately join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) during its 15th summit at the Sandton Convention Centre on August 22 to 24 to be held in…

Somalia orders blocking of TikTok and Telegram following street protests in the capital

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – After a day of street protests that rocked the capital, Mogadishu, the Somali government has unveiled its intention to block access to TikTok and Telegram, two prominent social media platforms widely used for sharing videos and communication.

Somalia: Ethnic Jareer Weyne protests against detention of General Sheegow in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - On Sunday, the streets of Mogadishu witnessed the surge of angry protestors from the ethnic Jareer Weyne minority group, rallying for the immediate release of detained army general Sheegow Ahmed, a figure celebrated within their community.

Somali journalist unlawfully held for exposing police training fund embezzlement involving EU

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The European Union (EU) mission known as EUCAP Somalia has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction in the wake of a report alleging corruption reported by local media last week, a senior Somali police told a court in Mogadishu on Saturday.

Somalia: Amid criticism and setbacks, George Conway assumes as new UNSOM deputy

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Mr. George Conway from Canada as the Deputy Special Representative for Somalia within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Additionally, Mr. Conway will hold…