Somalia

There must be an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities and separation of forces to agreed locations, int'l partners tell Somaliland

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) – Somalia's International Partners have made another worrying call on the situation in Laascaanood and Somaliland elections following a joint call conference with the Somaliland President, Muse Bihi Abdi, on 15 April 2023.

Attacks and threats against journalists and media stations in Somalia continue with impunity

MOGADISHU, Somalia 17 April, 2023 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is alarmed by the continued and endless attacks and other threats against journalists and media stations in Somalia as the perpetrators of these attacks continue their crimes with total impunity. SJS is calling for the Somalia…

Somalia calls parties involved in Sudanese conflict to halt the confrontations & address disagreements through dialogue

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia's president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud on Sunday called on the parties involved in Sudanese conflict to halt the confrontations and address the disagreement through dialogue and mutual understanding during a meeting with IGAD Summit of Heads of State & Gov't…

ATMIS commends outgoing UPDF troops for distinguished service in Somalia

Mogadishu– The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has commended outgoing Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) troops for their distinguished and steadfast service to the peace support mission in Somalia.

Serbian government trains 60 Somali Security forces – Official

Mogadish, Somalia (Horn Observer) Serbian government has recently trained 60 Somali special security officers who completed an intensive four-month training program at the Marshal Josip Broz Tito Special Forces, Training School in Belgrade, Serbia, officials said.

ATMIS Donates food to Badbaado camp IDP in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Thursday donated an assortment of food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Badbaado camp in Mogadishu.

Somalia: Daesh terror group closes down businesses in Bosaso over extortion money

Bosaso (Horn Observer) – According to the business community in Bosaso, the terror group Daesh has closed down commercial centers in the city of Bosaso for failing to pay extortion money imposed by the ISIL group, Somalia's Kaab TV reports

Lower House speaker hails Somali army as it marks 63rd anniversary

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Lower House speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor has sent well wishes to the Somali Armed Forces as it marks its 63rd anniversary since it was established on 12th April 1960, Goobjoog Media reports

Wrapping up two-day visit, UN chief reaffirms world body's support for Somalia's progress and development

Mogadishu – Wrapping up his solidarity visit to Somalia, the United Nations chief today reaffirmed the world body's commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to peace and stability.

Press Remarks of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Mogadishu

Your Excellency Mr. President, Dear members of the press, I am happy to be back in Somalia, six years after my first visit as Secretary-General, not to mention the many visits as High Commissioner for Refugees during more than 10 years.

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.

SJS: After threats and persecution of SJS SG Abdalle Mumin, it is vital to reinforce accountability to end human rights violations in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes that the secretary general Abdalle Ahmed Mumin re-gained his freedom after 166 days of routine detentions, harassment, intimidation, persecution and other threats on his life due to his work as the leader of the journalists union and…

Somalia's first all-women media team hits first-year anniversary

Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial independence, deciding what they want to report and how. They have already used this freedom to break some of Somalia's…

Local aid worker shot dead in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, family confirms

Mogadishu (Horn Observer) — A local female aid worker has been shot dead in Mogadishu, Somalia on Friday, according to the family, local media reportts

Somaliland officials donate their salaries to Somaliland military fighting against SSC in Laas-Aanood town

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somaliland authorities on Sunday its cabinet will donate salaries the Somaliland military fighting against the SSC in the town of Laas-Aanood, local media reports

Horn of Africa: Flash flooding destroys homes, livestock for families facing the world's worst hunger crisis

MOGADISHU, Somalia - – Extreme rains and flash flooding have destroyed homes and livestock in rural communities in Ethiopia and Somalia struggling to recover after almost three years of drought, dashing hopes of a reprieve from east Africa's worst hunger crisis in decades which is hitting children…

Somalia's ATMIS adopts action plan on environmental management

Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has adopted an action plan that will see the Mission integrate environmental issues in its operations in Somalia.

India contributes US $2 million to ATMIS

India recognizes the important role being played by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in providing an enabling security environment in Somalia, and in containing the terrorism perpetrated by Al-Shabaab.

Somalia: Acting ATMIS Force Commander concludes visit to Jowhar

Jowhar – The Acting Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka on Wednesday concluded a one-day visit to Jowhar to assess the Mission's military readiness in Hirshabelle State.

NCA and ITU Conduct the IPV6 Strategy Development Workshop in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia – The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have jointly organized a workshop to develop an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) strategy for Somalia.