Reports

Discord: Somali Finance Minister and Auditor General engage in a power struggle over alleged extortion fees

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A recent revelation of internal documents has exposed a power struggle within the Somali Ministry of Finance, pitting Minister Bihi Iman Egeh against Auditor General Ahmed Gutale.

South Sudan's lack of political will to peace puts country at further risk

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – South Sudan faces significant hurdles in implementing the 2018 peace agreement, attributing the setbacks to a lack of political will.

Chinese Funding Scandal: Somalia court imposes travel ban on president Mohamud's ally

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – On the 13th of December, the Banadir Regional Court imposed a travel ban on a prominent confidant of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after funds from Chinese Embassy went missing, documents revealed.

Inferno engulfs Mogadishu's heart: Second-largest market reduced to ashes, millions in losses

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A raging fire erupted in Hamarwayne, Somalia's second-largest market, turning millions worth of businesses into ashes and leaving several individuals injured, as per eyewitnesses accounts.

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,…

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.

ICRC: Sharp increase in conflict-related injuries in Somalia amid escalating violence

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reports a significant surge in conflict-related injuries in Somalia this year.

Corruption Saga: Somalia's struggle against a deep-rooted scandal threatens to collapse

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) What began as Somalia's determined fight against corruption within its government has unraveled into a scandal so grave it threatens the entire endeavor.

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.

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…