Somalia

Somalia: ATMIS lauds SNA contribution to the success of operations against Al-Shabaab in Hirshabelle

Beletweyne, Somalia – African Union forces and the Somali National Army (SNA) have stepped up joint military operations against Al-Shabaab insurgents in Hirshabelle State ahead of the withdrawal of some 2,000 troops by the end of June.

Rape and militia attack unleash fear and anger in Somalia's Hiiraan province

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the Hiiraan region of Somalia, the peaceful community of Bilaal village was shattered by a brutal attack on the house of Abdiasis Ahmed Adde's family.

Somalia Welcomes Adoption of Verification Report for EAC Membership

Mogadishu, Somalia - The Federal Republic of Somalia warmly welcomes the adoption of the "Verification Report" on its application by the East African Community Heads of State, which was reviewed and deliberated at the 21st Extraordinary Summit held on May 31 in Bujumbura, Burundi.

U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1.

IGAD and WFP Consult on Water Resource Management for Fragile Food Systems

(NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership with the World Food Programme yesterday inaugurated a consultative symposium on water resources management for food and nutrition security.

Somalia: ATMIS-KDF troops celebrate 60th Madaraka Day in Kismayo

Kismayo– Kenyan troops serving with the African Union peace mission in Somalia joined their countrymen on Thursday in celebrating 60 years of independence from colonial rule.

Local travelers stranded, flights suspended as tensions mount in Somalia's Gedo

DOOLOW (HORN OBSERVER) – Hundreds of local travelers in the troubled Gedo region of Somalia have found themselves stranded in various towns for the fourth day, due to the suspension of local flights.

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…

Somalia's Political Landscape: Struggles for Consensus and Moving Forward

By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. On May 25, 2023, the National Consultative Council of Somalia issued a controversial statement. It discussed preparations for implementing a "one-person, one-vote" system in Somalia, extending the terms for both regional and federal governments, and changing…

Uganda initiates inquiry after deadly al-Shabaab raid on Somalia's Buulo Mareer army base

KAMPALA, Uganda (HORN OBSERVER) President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda expressed his dismay over the deadly assault carried out by al-Shabaab on Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia on Friday.

Somalia's dubious rush to Russia for weapons amid Ukraine invasion

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a surprising move, war-torn Somalia has turned to Russia for an undisclosed request of weapons and ammunition, raising concerns among diplomatic circles, the Horn Observer has learnt.

ATMIS steps up training of Somali Security Forces on Child Protection ahead of drawdown

Mogadishu, Somalia – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is to step up training of Somali Security Forces on child protection in armed conflict situations as it approaches the drawdown phase of its mission.

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.

Opinion: A Historic Yet Sorrowful Day for Puntland: Prioritizing Personal Interests Over those of the Region.

By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein On May 25, 2023, Puntland State held a historic election. Puntlanders in 30 districts lined up in the election lane even before the election started. It has been 50 years since Puntlanders last voted in an election based on one person, one vote. The Puntland constitution…

Somalia: Locals say al-Shabaab militants seize control of Bulo Mareer town in bold attack

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) – The al-Qaeda-linked group Al-Shabaab has reportedly taken control of Bulo Mareer town, located approximately 110km (about 68 miles) from the capital city, Mogadishu, after a daring attack on Friday, according to local residents

Aid groups urge governments to increase response to Horn of Africa's severe hunger crisis

London UK (Horn Observer + Kaab TV) As global leaders gather for the Horn of Africa High Level Pledging Conference in New York this week, aid organizations are sounding the alarm and calling on governments to urgently escalate their response to the world's largest hunger crisis.

Somalia: Ethiopian troops donate food and medicine to Beletweyne residents

Beletweyne, 25 May 2023 – Troops from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have donated food items and medical supplies to people driven out of their homes by raging floods in Beletweyne.

Somalia: Puntland takes historic step with first direct election in 54 Years

BOSASO, Puntland (Horn Observer) – A wave of anticipation and hope swept across Puntland today as its citizens eagerly lined up to cast their votes in the region's first direct election in 54 years. Departing from the traditional clan elders' selection process, this historic milestone marks…

Somali Police detains 2 TV journalists in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia police in Mogadishu on Thursday morning detained two Somali Journalists working for the Five Somali TV, a local TV, while on duty, the latest in a series of violations against the press in Somalia.