Liberia-flagged vessel boarded by pirates off Somalia; concerns mount for crew safety
GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has received a report confirming that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier fell prey to suspected Somali pirates on Thursday, southeast of Eyl, a coastal town in the Nugaal region of Somalia's Puntland State.Al-Shabaab and Somalia unite against Ethiopia and Somaliland
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In the wake of the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Monday Jan., 1, the Al-Shabaab terrorist group has issued a statement, threatening both Ethiopia and Somaliland.U.S. repels Houthi attack on Maersk vessel in Red Sea, sinks 3 ships, and kills 10
DUBAI (HORN OBSERVER) – In a dramatic incident on Sunday, U.S. helicopters thwarted an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, resulting in the sinking of three ships and the death of 10 militants.Somalia: ATMIS sets degrading of Al Shabaab and improving SSF as top priorities for New Year
Mogadishu – Degrading Al Shabaab and improving the capability of the Somali Security Forces (SSF) are top priorities for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in 2024.Eritrea-trained forces fight Ma'awisley militia in the outskirts of Somali capital
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Heavy gunfight echoed through the Darmooley neighborhoods on the east side of Mogadishu as clashes erupted between Eritrea-trained forces and the Ma'awisley militia, both vying for control of crucial checkpoints in the area, according to eyewitnesses on Saturday.Former MP shot dead in Somali capital Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Unidentified gunmen targeted and fatally shot Ibrahim Salah Deyfullah, a former member of Somalia's parliament, in Mogadishu on Friday afternoon, the family and government officials confirmed.Mother of four killed in mortar shelling near Somalia's presidential palace in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A mother of four lost her life, and an undisclosed number of individuals sustained injuries when a residential house in Boondheere district was hit by mortar shelling on Wednesday.Gangs on the Roads: Truck drivers in central Somalia to cease operations amidst growing roadblocks
BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – Truck drivers plying the route between Mogadishu and the Hiiraan region have declared a halt to their operations due to a surge in roadblocks imposed by local armed militia groups demanding exorbitant payments from vehicles transporting goods and passenger buses.Hormuud Telecom engineer survives bomb explosion attack
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A telecommunications engineer employed by Somalia's largest telecom provider, Hormuud Telecom, narrowly escaped a bomb blast targeted at his vehicle on Tuesday.Somali pirates extend grip with possible partnership with Al-Shabaab, seizing second ship
GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Heavily armed Somali pirates have successfully hijacked their second vessel within weeks, this time off the waters near Yemen's Socotra Island.Al-Shabaab seizes Turkish-donated armored vehicle, amid a deadly battle in central Somalia
GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – In the ongoing conflict in the central Somali town of Camaara, Mudug region, the second day of intense fighting has revealed significant casualties and a strategic loss for the Somali military and local militias.Hormuud Telecom's tanker truck destroyed in a bomb attack in Somalia's capital Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) Less than 24 hours after the tragic bomb attack that claimed the life of Abdiwahab Osman Ahmed, an employee at Hormuud Telecom in Mogadishu's Huriwa district, another devastating bomb struck the company.Unsettling wave of attacks targets Hormuud Telecom amidst allegations of rivalry
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Abdiwahab Osman Ahmed, an employee at the Hormuud Telecom in Mogadishu was killed after a fatal bombing incident on Saturday in the Huriwa neighbourhoods of the capital.Shadows on the Shabelle: Rural communities plunged into the grip of oppressive militia
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Along the dusty expanse between Mogadishu and the serene Masajid Ali Guduud in Middle Shabelle, a once-tranquil journey has transformed into a nightmare.Hijacked M.V Ruen spotted, pirates permit medical treatment for injured crew - minister
BOSASO (HORN OBSERVER) – The Maltese-flagged vessel M.V Ruen, hijacked by a group of 15 to 18 armed men, has been located near the town of Bareeda in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region, Puntland minister said.From militia commander to power player in Somalia: The rise of Liibaan Shuluq
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – In the turbulent landscape of Somalia, where violence and lawlessness reign, a familiar face takes on a new role.Somali Foreign Minister resigns to pursue Puntland presidency amidst funding controversy
GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Abshir Omar Jama, widely known as Huruse, announced his resignation on Monday, December 18, to vie for the presidency in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland.Attempt to hijack Israeli-owned vessel linked to Middle East conflict – Source
MOGADISHU – Sunday's attempt by armed Somali men to hijack a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden was thwarted by a U.S warship.Tensions escalate in Sool region as Somaliland minister urges clan mobilization for conflict
BURCO (HORN OBSERVER) – In a concerning development, Somaliland's Interior Minister, Mohamed, has urged the Habar Jeclo clan to prepare for clan warfare against the Dhulbahante in the volatile Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions.Trained Somali forces desert after PM's support for Hamas
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – In the wake of the Somali Prime Minister's public endorsement of support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, known for its armed attacks on civilians in Israel, alarming developments have surfaced.- Popular
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