Analysis

Impact of climate change in Somalia

1. Overview

COP27 outcomes and their implications for Somalia

World leaders gathered in Sharm El-Shaikh town in Egypt for the 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP27).

Somalia's missing power: Citizen trust in government is key to liberating Somalia from its past and shepherding toward prosperity

Somalia is continually facing a host of challenges as it struggles to emerge from years of internal turmoil and misrule. Despite concerted efforts by local and international actors, the country still finds itself in a rut unable to shake off the shackles of its accumulated crises.

UN report pinpoints main obstacles and opportunities on use of digital technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa

ROME (HORN OBSERVER) The digital revolution currently underway in Sub-Saharan Africa offers enormous potential for economic growth and agricultural productivity, according to a new repprt by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) which also pinpoints main obstacles and opportunities.

Russia's Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy in Africa

Last December, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted to the official website for public reading its end-of-year report. The report offered the most significant activities and achievements, among them was the striking theme on Covid-19.

Somalia's Ministry of Information urge journalists to share positive images and messages about the country

Mogadishu, 3 September 2021 – Somali journalists and social media influencers attending a three-day tourism and media training event in Mogadishu have been challenged to share positive images and messages about the country as it continues to make remarkable progress.

Russia Readies for Advancing Bilateral Relations with Gabon

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held diplomatic talks with Gabonese Foreign Minister Pacome Moubelet-Boubeya on the state of their bilateral relations, recalled the past years and decades of their friendship and cooperation, and further outlined ways to promote ties in all areas of mutual…

UN75 – An Opportunity for Somalis to Help Shape Global Priorities

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The United Nations turns 75 this year. Somalia has been a proud member of the UN for 60 of those years.

Post Covid-19: Rebuilding Africa and strengthening its resilience against future economic shocks

After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the coronavirus pandemic. The good news is that the continent has entered this crisis in reasonably good shape following decades…

Somalia records 1,219 Covid-19 cases after confirming 49 new cases

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia on Wednesday recorded 1,219 Covid-19 cases across the country after confirming 49 new cases, according to a data released by the Ministry of Health.

Djibouti government slams DP World dispute court case in London

Djibouti - Dibouti government slammed the decision by the dispute court in London filled by the UAE's DP world over their port, saying they have nothing to do with that court case or is not in agreement with DP World.

AMISOM fetes senior police officers for service to Somalia

Mogadishu—The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Wednesday feted senior police officers from Zambia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone for outstanding service to Somalia during their tour of duty.

Somalia: Media law amendment seeks restrictions on free press, gag social media

MOGADISHU, Somalia, (HORN OBSERVER) – Debate on the Somalia Media Law amendment has kicked off at the country's Upper House (Senate) on Tuesday as lawmakers firmly opposed new sections of the law that seek to impose restrictions on the free press and censorship against social media.