Terror Watch

Remembering Mogadishu's peacemaker elder, champion for IDPs, taken by violence

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The tragic death of clan elder Muse Harun Adan has sent shockwaves through Mogadishu, as the community mourns the loss of a man renowned for his dedication to peacemaking and aiding vulnerable populations.

Six Ethiopians Among 7 Killed in Attack in Southwestern Somali Town

MOGADISHU - Authorities in the southwestern Somali town of Beled Hawo said six Ethiopians were among seven people killed in an overnight attack by suspected al-Shabab militants.

At least 10 killed in Mogadishu blasts

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A wave of explosions rocked Mogadishu's Bakaro market on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 people dead, according to eyewitnesses at the scene.

Millions worth military equipment, weapons captured by Somalia terror group – video

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Al-Shabaab, the notorious terrorist group operating in Somalia, has released a chilling video showcasing the aftermath of its January 24 brazen raid on Caad village in Mudug region, which saw over 190 soldiers and militiamen killed.

Somalia's Puntland vows to rescue hijacked Bulgarian ship with 17 crew members

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Al-Shabaab brutal assault claims over 190 soldiers, militiamen in central Somalia region

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – The details of a brutal Al-Shabaab attack on army bases in Caad village, Mudug region, have come to light. Security officials, requesting anonymity, confirm that more than 190 Somali soldiers and allied clan militia lost their lives in the assault, which unfolded on January…

British oil tanker hit by Houthi missile off Yemeni coast

Nairobi (Horn Observer) A British oil tanker came under attack on Friday after being struck by a missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen.

Suicide bombing kills 2 in Somalia's capital

Mogadishu - was rocked by tragedy on Wednesday as a suicide bombing near the Mogadishu Stadium claimed at least two lives and left two others injured, as confirmed by the police.

Somalia: UAE-trained PMPF water tanker targeted in apparent IED attack

Bosaso, An explosion, believed to be caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), struck a water tanker owned by the Puntland Marine Police Force (PMPF) in the outskirts of Bosaso on Wednesday.

Deadly clan feuds shake central Somalia, leaving 7 dead

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least seven lives, including a child and a mother, were lost in central Somalia on Monday due to clan retaliation attacks in Balanbale and near Dhusamareb, as reported by local officials.

Forced evictions in Somalia capital: Angry mobs block roads after police shot dead a man

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - At least one person has been killed as unrest rocks parts of Somalia capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday over forced evictions.

Al-Shabaab storms UAE-trained soldiers' camp in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Once again Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, became the site of another terror attack on Friday night as Al-Shabaab overran a camp housing UAE-trained security forces in the Kaxda district.

Bombing kills 3 outside Salam Somali bank, Al-Shabaab takes credit despite tensions

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Mogadishu's Hamar Weyne district as a lone suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Salam Bank headquarters, resulting in at least three fatalities and numerous injuries.

Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for brazen daylight assassination of Mogadishu taxman

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – On Saturday, Hassan Ali Gagal, a highly regarded senior official in the Dharkenley district, fell victim to a daylight assassination in Mogadishu, as reported by witnesses and officials.

Somalia's NISA raids Hormuud Telecom, Salaam Bank amidst business related row

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a dramatic turn of events on Monday, Somali national intelligence (NISA) launched raids on the offices of Hormuud Telecom, the country's largest telecom provider, and its sister bank, Salam Somali Bank.

UN: Mortar attack kills UN guard in Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations in Somalia has issued a strong condemnation following a deadly mortar attack on the Aden Adde International Airport area, where the UN Compound is situated.

Somalia officials contradict on rescue for UN helicopter and 9 staff taken hostage by Al-Shabaab

CADAADO (HORN OBSERVER) - Contradictory information emerges regarding the ongoing rescue efforts for a UN helicopter and nine staff abducted by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia.

UN Helicopter, 9 staff captured by Al-Shabaab in Somalia: What we know so far

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations in Somalia confirmed that a UN-contracted helicopter, engaged in air medical evacuation, was captured by the Al-Qaeda-linked terror group Al-Shabaab on Wednesday.

Double IED attacks rock Mogadishu outskirts, leaving 3 dead; another blast hits city market

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a tragic turn of events, Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, witnessed a wave of deadly attacks in recent days.

Somali president travels to Eritrea a day after meeting Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Following a discreet meeting with an Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu on Sunday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a two-day state visit to Asmara, Eritrea, on Monday.