Somalia

Suspect flees Somalia following assassination of air traffic controller in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - One of the suspects involved in the assassination of Abdinasir Muse Abdi Dahable, a young air traffic controller educated in the UK who was killed in Mogadishu in February, has reportedly left the country.

Somaliland lawyers who challenged arbitrary detentions face criminal prosecution, license revocation

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Five lawyers in Somaliland are currently facing threats of prosecution and potential license revocation after filing a case challenging the actions of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

One region, that may reshape the security structure of Somalia

BY - AHMED MOHAMMED

UN envoy for Somalia Catriona Laing to depart amidst tensions with Villa Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The departure of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, in May comes after Somali authorities requested the UN Secretary-General to replace her.

Somaliland female singer goes on hunger strike inside Hargeisa police detention

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, widely known as Ugbaad Aragsan, was detained on Tuesday in Hargeisa and has now initiated a hunger strike as police officers detaining her have refused family visits.

Somaliland to hold elections by Nov. 13 despite political challenges

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) - Somaliland's electoral commission has announced plans to hold elections by November 13th. The commission declared that the presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections are scheduled for this date.

SJS relieved by the freedom of SYL TV journalist following 24-hour secret detention

MOGADISHU, Somalia 18 April, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the release of journalist and SYL TV founder, Hussein Abdulle Mohamed, who had gone missing late on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024, after being summoned for a meeting with the director of the Somali National Intelligence…

Stalled Politics and Division: Puntland will not engage NCC meeting called for by Hassan Sheikh

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) - The administration of Hassan Sheikh in Mogadishu has encountered yet another impasse amidst the escalating divisions within the country.

Amid accountability concerns, UK grants new funding to UNSOS for Somali forces

BY - MOHAMED HUSSEIN

'We'll rather die than pay', SJS stands firm against extortion demands

BY - ABDIRAHMAN MOHAMED

SJS denounces the acts of sabotage and invasion of privacy directed towards its bank accounts

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 14 April 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the acts of sabotage and breaches of privacy targeted at its bank accounts, aimed at hindering the organisation's operations.

ATMIS ENDF troops commended for securing Southwest State of Somalia during Ramadan

Baidoa, 12 April 2024 – The South West State administration has commended the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops for ensuring the safety and security of civilians during the just concluded holy month of Ramadan.

Deadlock: Sharif unable to reach agreement with Hassan Sheikh during Nairobi meeting

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has stated that, following long discussions, he and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud were unable to reach a resolution on the various points they addressed during their meeting held in Nairobi hotel.

Somali army weapons, ammunition sold in open markets as corruption and poor management fuel Al-Shabaab's advances - MP

MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – Corruption and poor management within the Somali National Army have been identified as the primary factors contributing to low morale among troops, resulting in their retreat from the frontline and allowing Al-Shabaab militants to make significant gains across southern and central…

193 Ethiopian, Somali migrants and traffickers arrested in Somaliland while en route to Yemen

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Somaliland's coastal guard authorities made a significant breakthrough on Sunday, announcing the interception and detention of a group of 193 migrants and traffickers along the eastern coast of the Sanaag region on the Red Sea.

International flights cancelled to Mogadishu amid security threats

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Three international flights have canceled their routes to the Somali capital, Mogadishu, today after the U.S. Embassy issued a threat alert on Monday.

SJS: Free journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi arbitrarily detained in Luuq district, Gedo

MOGADISHU, Somalia 5 April, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for the immediate and unconditional freedom of journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi who is detained in Luuq district of Gedo region since 1 April 2024.

On International Day for Mine Awareness, UN reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting lives from explosive ordnance

Mogadishu – On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace through the development of national explosive threat mitigation capacity.

Savage Somali spy agency chief fired amid allegations of human rights abuses, investigations unlikely

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The Somali cabinet of ministers today dismissed the director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) amid escalating allegations of human rights violations.

Puntland seeks strong relations with Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) - Puntland Delegation has on Wednesday met with Ethiopian government officials in Addis Ababa in a bid to foster strong bilateral relations emphasizing energy cooperation and joint infrastructure projects.