Somalia

At least 20 killed in an Al-Shabab attack in Somalia' Middle Shabelle region

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) At least 20 killef and scores wounded on Friday in an ambush on government base at Hilowle Gaab village outside Ruun-Nirgood in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, relatives said as quoted bu the local media

Somalia National News Agency celebrates 59th founding anniversary

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali National News Agency, SONNA celebrated its 59th founding anniversary at an event being held at its main headquarter at Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism in the capital Mogadishu, Somalia's SONNA reported on Thursday.

Youth Employability: Is the Quality Deficit of Higher Education Contributing to Youth Unemployment in Mogadishu?

Somalia has one of the youngest populations in the world. It is estimated that around 70% of the country's population is under the age of 30. Nonetheless, 41% and 35% of young people between the ages of 15–19 and 20–24, respectively, are job seekers. While about half of the young population…

Somalia reaffirms commitment to enhance its strategic partnership with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Horn Observer) – President Hassan Sheik Mahmud reaffirmed the commitment of Republic of Somalia to enhance strategic partnership with Ethiopia, FANABC reported

Somalia: SRCC commends ATMIS troops in Kismayo, affirms commitment to degrade Al-Shabaab

Kismayo- The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Soufe, has commended ATMIS troops and affirmed the mission's commitment to ensure a safe and…

Somali government prosecutes journalists union leader

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somali government on Wednesday began the prosecution of the secretary-general of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) Abdalle Ahmed Mumin who continues to face severe restrictions since October last year.

Somalia's Defence minister arrives UAE to discuss bilateral relations

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia's defense minister Abdikadir Mohamed Nur arrived Abu Dubai on an invitation from the United Arab Emirates, Somalia's SONNA reported.

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) concludes eye surgery, anti-blindness convoy in Somalia

January 2nd, 2023 ― Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded its eye surgery and anti-blindness medical convoy, carried out at De Martino Public Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Somalia ministers 'secretly' meet court judges to push for a case against Abdalle Mumin

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) A secret meeting on the case against the Secretary General of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) Abdalle Ahmed Mumin took place between two Somali government officials and the chairman of the Banadir Regional Court and his counterpart at the Banadir Appeals Court last week,…

Women and Girls in Somalia Face Critical Life-threating Drought and Conflict Situations

Mogadishu, Somalia, 30 December, 2022 Somalia experienced a devastating drought in 2022, affecting nearly half of its entire population, or approximately 7.8 million people. Currently, around 7.1 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity, with over 214,000 individuals experiencing emergency…

Somalia's worsening corruption crisis is fuelled by lack of accountability in govt - Report

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia faces a rampant corruption in the government departments with limited or no accountability, according to a new report released today by a local non-governmental organisation.

Somaliland forces shoot and kill outraged 'pro-Somalia' civilian protesters in Lasanod

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Violent protests have been going on for the fourth day consecutively in Lasanod in the Sool region as the death toll of civilians shot dead by Somaliland forces has increased, the local media reports on Friday.

Somalia: AU Special Representative welcomes the conclusion of the National Consultative Council meeting

Mogadishu- Somalia The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef has welcomed the successful conclusion of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting and commends President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and leaders of…

Local journalists detained in Mogadishu and Galmudug amid ongoing crackdown of free press in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) condemn the arbitrary detention of five local journalists in Mogadishu and in Galmudug over their coverage deemed critical to the authorities as we call both federal and Galmudug officials to…

Somalia national consultative council fails to reach consensus on major issues

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somali political leaders on Wednesday night ended a four day gathering by the National Consultative Council in which the leaders of the Federal Government and those of the Federal Member States failed to reach a consensus on major issues, according to a press statement released…

Supported by ATMIS, Somalia Police Officers conclude training on human rights

Mogadishu,Somalia 28 December 2022-Twenty-five officers of the Somali Police Force (SPF) have concluded a 10-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on human rights, to equip them with the requisite knowledge and skills to respect and protect the rights of citizens.

After a night of mortar shelling, Djibouti's Guelleh visits Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is under total lockdown on Wednesday as the Djibouti dictator, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is visiting the war-torn capital.

Amid a soaring division, Puntland leader defies Somali PM's invitation

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The leader of Somali's northern-eastern state of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni has turned down an invitation from Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, to attend a state reception dinner hosted by the prime minister for the visiting U.S Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Mogadishu…

More than twenty million children suffering in the Horn of Africa as drought intensifies – UNICEF

NAIROBI, Kenya – The number of children suffering dire drought conditions across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia has more than doubled in five months, according to UNICEF.

New Ugandan battle group deploys in Somalia under ATMIS

Mogadishu, Somalia – The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have deployed a new battle group to serve under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).