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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.

FAO calls for anticipatory action to safeguard lives and livelihoods in Somalia ahead of El Niño

07 July 2023, Mogadishu – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for enhanced early warning and anticipatory action in Somalia ahead of an expected El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event and the start of the upcoming Deyr rainy season in October…

SJS and RFK Human Rights demand immediate release of Somali journalist Busharo Ali Mohamed

MOGADISHU/ WASHINGTON D.C – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFK Human Rights) condemn the arbitrary arrest and detention of Somali freelance journalist Busharo Ali Mohammed (widely known as Bushaaro Baanday) and call for her immediate and unconditional release…

Somalia: ATMIS pledges troop drawdown will not compromise security and stability

Mogadishu, Somalia - The SRCC and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, says ATMIS remains committed to ensuring an efficient and effective transition process that would not compromise the security of the people of Somalia and the hard-earned…

Extortion and bribery engulf Somali gov't institutions, new report reveals

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A recent finding by local non-governmental organization Marqaati has shed light on the disturbingly low rate of complaints filed following instances of bribery and extortion within Somali government institutions.

Suicide bomber infiltrates crowded Mogadishu Stadium during presence of Somalia president – Sources

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The security situation in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, remains highly precarious as recent reports from local security sources reveal a chilling incident where a lone suicide bomber successfully infiltrated the heavily crowded stadium in Mogadishu.

Somalia: SJS empowers local journalists with climate change reporting training

MOGADISHU, Somalia 5 July 2023 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) successfully concluded a pioneering training program for journalists on climate change reporting for sustainable development in Somalia, benefiting 30 local journalists across Somalia.

Mortar attack kills father and two kids in Somalia capital

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least three civilians were killed and four others injured after multiple mortar shells struck the suburbs of Waberi district in Mogadishu, according to residents and the police.

Chad: Red Cross surgical team treats first patients in eastern Chad as rising number of wounded arrive from Sudan

A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has deployed to eastern Chad to treat an influx of gunshot wound victims seeking safety and medical care after fleeing fighting in neighboring Sudan.

Somalia: ATMIS Burundi troops celebrate 61 years of Independence

Mogadishu, Somalia – Burundian troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Saturday joined their country to celebrate 61 years of independence from colonial rule.

Al-Shabaab retakes Daaru-Nimca village in Middle Shabelle Region

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Al-Shabaab militants successfully recaptured the village of Daaru-Nimca in the Middle Shabelle region, as confirmed by local sources.

Puntland pulls out of Somalia's debt relief process, accuses Mogadishu of lack of transparency

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Puntland State, a crucial federal member state within Somalia's dysfunctional federal government, has called for a complete suspension of the debt relief process in the country, citing deep-rooted disagreements and lack of transparency in the ongoing procedure.