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Somalia: Urgent action needed to tackle cholera across Horn of Africa

Cholera outbreaks are occurring with increasing frequency, and lasting for longer, across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Tetiana Gaviuk, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) communications manager questions, why the death toll from this preventable disease is rising.

Somalia: ATMIS decentralises Logistics Support to improve on efficiency in fuel supply

Mogadishu, Somalia – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is decentralising its logistics support to improve on efficiency in the supply and consumption of fuel and other critical resources in its Forward Operating Bases (FOB) across Somalia.

Somalia commits $10 million to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss

Mogadishu – Somalia has committed USD $10 million to tackle the triple challenge of desertification, climate change and biodiversity losses partly blamed for destroying lives and creating hunger in the Horn of Africa country.

Somalia political stakeholders' meeting concluded and it fell short

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a bid to address the pressing issues facing the war-torn nation, Somali presidency, The Villa Somalia this week played host to a political stakeholders' consultative meeting.

Nationwide protests rock Kenya, leaving several dead and cities at a standstill

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya witnessed widespread violence and chaos on Wednesday as opposition demonstrators took to the streets, leading to a complete halt in transportation and business activities across major cities.

Concerns mount over EU-funded military base amid escalating clan conflict in central Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The announcement by the European Union on Tuesday, July 12, regarding the funding of a new military base in Dhusamareb has raised serious concerns among the Somali population.

Somalia: ATMIS, UNSOS train Military and Police Personnel on Fuel Supply Chain and best Environmental practices in war and hostile locations

Mogadishu, Somalia– The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is training 55 military and police personnel on efficient fuel supply and delivery in the best and safe environmental manner as it is a critical factor to ensuring the success of an imminent joint assault on Al-Shabaab militants.

Massive visa scam and human trafficking operation with links to gov't officials exposed in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Mogadishu was shaken by a shocking incident on July 8 when a group of individuals stormed the premises of a travel agency located at KM4 junction, accusing the agency, as reported by the media, of orchestrating a large-scale visa scam.

Plane crash lands in Mogadishu, 11 injured

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A plane crash at the Mogadishu International Airport on Tuesday has left at least 11 people injured, including a woman with critical injuries.

Somalia: ATMIS medical doctors provide medical screening to IDPs in Jowhar

Jowhar, Somalia – Doctors from the Burundi contingent serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have provided free medical care to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Towfik in Jowhar town.

Russia's Nuclear Business Outlook With Africa

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Endowed with huge natural resources, Africa is comparatively the least developed region in this world. In the current context of global crisis, at least Russia struggling to maintain its image on the stage. Some African leaders are more concerned to be at the receiving end,…

Unaccounted funds put Somali president and his ally under fire

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a stunning display of hypocrisy, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent statements about combating corruption within his government have come back to haunt him.

Bomb blast kills at least 7 civilians including children in central Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A roadside explosion claimed the lives of at least seven civilians, including children, in the village of Jicibow, situated approximately 25 kilometers north of Buloburde on Sunday.

Al-Shabaab recaptures Xagar, U.S. airstrike kills 10 militants

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Joint forces consisting of the U.S.-trained Danab military backed by U.S soldiers and Jubbaland forces launched a raid on the town of Xagar in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, forcing Al-Shabaab fighters to retreat, according to military officials.

Al-Shabaab extends its extortion taxes on private schools and universities in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Local security officials and affected individuals have reported that Al-Shabaab has resumed its extortion activities by collecting funds from private schools and universities in Mogadishu, generating income for the militant group.

Somali finance minister fired after suspending corrupt officials associated with the president

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has dismissed Finance Minister Dr. Elmi Mohamud Nur just two days after the minister suspended two officials linked to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

Trial for a British-Somali female journalist adjourned in Somaliland

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – The hearing in the case against journalist Busharo Ali Mohamed (known as Bushaaro Baanday) was postponed by the Hargeisa court on Sunday, marking her eighth appearance before the Marodi Jeeh Court, according to the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS).

Massive fire in Jigjiga city market put under control, officials say

JIGJIGA (HORN OBSERVER) – A fierce fire that erupted in the Jigjiga city market in the Somali region of Ethiopia has been successfully contained by officials before it could spread to other districts, authorities reported on Saturday.

Kenyan intelligence chief lands in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Nearly a month after secretly visiting the port town of Kismayo, the director-general of the Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, has made another visit to Mogadishu, where he met with the Director of the Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency…

Sudan: Children as young as 12 raped and assaulted, as sexual violence rips through the country

Khartoum, 7 July 2023 -Teenage girls are being sexually assaulted and raped by armed combatants in Sudan in alarming numbers, with many survivors aged between 12 and 17 years old, said Save the Children.