Reports

A notorious powerful Somali judge implicated in stealing more than $52k from public accounts

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A powerful judge Salah Ibrahim Dhiblawe, widely known as Salah Dheere, has been implicated in an alleged fraud case involving an unaccounted sum of $52,607 during his tenure as the chairman of the Banadir Appeals Court in Somalia in 2017.

Somalia's Profitable charcoal trade benefits government and Al-Shabaab: Report

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The lucrative charcoal trade in Somalia serves as a significant source of revenue for both the government and the militant group Al-Shabaab, a new investigation report has revealed.

Safety and Empowerment: Journalists in Somalia flourish with support from Canada

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Despite Somalia being one of the most perilous countries for journalists in Africa, Galkayo city was once known as the second deadliest place for media professionals in the country. But now this central Somalia city has emerged as a beacon of progress, witnessing a growing…

Corruption allegations, abuse prompt Somalia's Information Minister to offer resignation - sources

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Sources within the Somali government have revealed that Daud Aweys, the Minister of Information, offered his resignation to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud last week.

Political fragmentation looms as Somalia faces constitutional crisis

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia finds itself once again on the precipice of a political fragmentation as tensions escalate between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's administration and the regional states, following Villa Somalia's unilateral decision to change the constitution and abolish…

Imagine the Strategic Partnership between Asmara and Moscow

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In this extremely poor Eritrea nation located in the Horn of Africa, with a population 3.6 million, what factors could attract to strengthen cooperation in the spheres highlight by the Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with President of the State of Eritrea…

U.S raises concerns over physical assault, threats on its diplomats in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a recent security incident, the U.S Embassy in Mogadishu expressed deep concern after security personnel accompanying the Somali Prime Minister and the Southwest State President assaulted diplomatic and security staffers from the American Embassy.

Somali ambassador to Saudi Arabia resigns citing 'inappropriate behavior' by president's chief protocol

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) In a shocking turn of events, Salim Maow Haji, the renowned Somali ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, tendered his resignation on Monday.

Time for Somaliland and the Dhulbahante to Talk - ICG

By Crisis Group The Somaliland army and militias associated with the Dhulbahante people have been fighting for control of Las Anod, capital of Somaliland's Sool region, since February. The conflict began after the Dhulbahante said they wish to join Somalia rather than be governed any longer by Somaliland,…

Somalia: Southwest executes two men in Baidoa

Baidoa (Horn Observer) Southwest State of Somalia has on Thursday executed two men who were found to have committed murders in the regional state, according to the prosecutors.

First year of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term: Political instability and a declining public trust - report

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's first year in office marked tumultuous era of political instability, declining public trust, widespread corruption and arming clan militias amid strained relationships between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the Federal…

In Sudan, escalating violence continues in Geneina following Jeddah agreement

For the second time in three weeks, West Darfur's Geneina was at the centre of senseless fighting over the weekend, just hours after the announcement of the Jeddah agreement.

Somalia appoints 8 member Public Property Recovery Committee

Mogadishu (Horn Observer) Somalia Prime minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday appointed 8 member Public property recovery committee, officials said.

Somalia announces new timetable for the National Secondary Examination

Mogadishu, (Horn Observer) Somalia's education ministry on Wednesday unveiled new dates for the National Secondary Examination across the country, a statement from the ministry read.

Somalia: Puntland police protest against unpaid salaries, halt traffic between Garowe and Bosaso

Garowe (Horn Observer) Police in Somalia's Puntland region on Tuesday protested against unpaid salaries, amid Somalia's prime minister accused the region's head for undermining the development project of the region.

Scam leaves 250 Somali migrants stranded in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Over 250 Somali migrants found themselves stuck at Istanbul Airport this past Saturday following a botched effort to travel to Nicaragua and subsequently enter the United States illegally.

Handguns provided by Turkey to Somali government are traded on open arms market in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Turkish provided handguns to the Federal Government of Somalia are traded in the arms market in Mogadishu amid a serious scandal related to the leaked weapons sold in the open market, Kaab TV reports.

The world is off-track to meet Iis Sustainable Water Goal by 2030, UN water experts warn

New York, USA: A global water security assessment led by United Nations water experts found that the majority of the world's population currently live in water-insecure countries. This is a cause for major concern because water security is fundamental to development.

New study finds that 43 000 "excess deaths" may have occurred in 2022 from the drought in Somalia

Mogadishu, 20 March 2023 -- A new report released today by the Federal Ministry of Health & Human Services, WHO and UNICEF suggests that an estimated 43 000 excess deaths may have occurred in 2022 in Somalia due to the deepening drought, a figure higher than that of the first year of the 2017--2018…

African-American Diaspora Consolidating Connectivity between Africa and United States in Multipolar World

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington has placed African-American diaspora at the core for strengthening multifaceted relations with Africa. The White House and African leaders have also stressed the importance of Africa's voices, advocated for incorporating…