Somalia

Outspoken Somali lecturer to file a lawsuit in Sweden against ex-Somali PM Roble

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) An outspoken and critical Somali-Kenyan university lecturer, Abdiwahab Abdisamad is filing a civil court case implicating former Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble in Sweden, lawyers told Horn Observer.

Somalia: Press Statement of the Security Council – Al Shabaab Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

New York – The Members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu, on 29th October 2022, which killed at least 100 people and injured more than 300. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families…

Somalia Social and Peace activist calls on the Somali government "accountability on Zope deadly attack"

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) A Prominent Somali Social and Peace activist has on Tuesday called on the Somali government to hold accountable to its officials on Zope deadly attack that claimed more than 100 innocent people and 350 more wounded.

Somalia: Al-Shabaab must urgently stop carrying out attacks against civilians

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) The armed group Al-Shabaab must end its indiscriminate attacks against civilians and the Somali authorities must also ensure that civilians are protected, Amnesty International said today, after a twin car bombing in Mogadishu on Saturday, claimed by Al-Shabaab, killed at least…

Ugandan troops honoured for their role in pacifying Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has celebrated outgoing Uganda People's Defence Forces officers in recognition of their contribution to peace and stability efforts.

SOMALIA: Mogadishu bombings death toll: Medics and rescuers confirm over 200 killed

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The death toll from the twin car bombings in Mogadishu on Saturday rose to more than 200 and more than 350 injuries, according to medical sources and rescuers who spoke to Horn Observer and after more bodies were recovered from the rubble of the buildings on Sunday.

Somalia: Prominent TV journalist killed, two others injured in Mogadishu bombings

MOGADISHU, Somalia 29 October, 2022 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), the Somali Media Association (SOMA) and the Somali Mechanism for the Safety of Journalists (SMSJ) strongly condemn the killing of Universal Somali TV journalist, Mohamed Isse Koonaa and the injuries of Reuters photojournalist,…

Somalia: AU Commission trains ATMIS personnel on protection of human rights in armed conflict

Mogadishu, 28 October 2022 – The African Union Commission (AUC), has concluded a five-day training to equip personnel of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with the necessary knowledge to ensure compliance with international legal instruments on human rights.

Somalia: Attacks against journalists climb as Somali authorities declare crackdown on press freedom

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) are alarmed by the ongoing crackdown by the Somali federal government and its regional states intended to silence free press in the country as attacks against journalists covering insecurity and those deemed…

Somalia President holds a farewell meeting for the UAE Ambassador to Somalia

Mogadishu, (Horn Observer) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Al-Osman, who concluded his diplomatic work in Somalia.

Somalia: When Islamists gain power, they attack journalists and women

Early this week, Somalia's prime minister, Hamze Abdi Barre spoke unexpectedly to threaten journalists and ban constitutionally granted media freedom in Somalia. He vowed to crash critical and independent journalism. He was speaking few days after the secretary-general of the Somali Journalists…

Somali government, civil society and UN mark anniversary of historic resolution on women, peace and security

Mogadishu – Somalia : Progress in raising women's participation in Somalia's peace, security and development efforts came under the spotlight today at a gathering of government, civil society and United Nations representatives, among many others.

ATMIS joins Zambia in celebrating 58 years of independence

Mogadishu, Somalia - 25 October 2022 – Zambia peacekeepers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Monday celebrated their country's 58th independence anniversary with a colourful ceremony in Mogadishu.

Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Buulobarde, Somalia, about 218 km north-northwest of Mogadishu, on Oct. 23.

Somalia and Djibouti to closely cooperate the war on terror

Djibouti (Horn Observer) – Somalia's Defense Minister Abdulqadir Mohamed Noor had a fruitful meeting with his Djiboutian counterpart Hassan Omar Mohamed (Burhan) and Djibouti's Armed Forces chief Sakarie Sheikh Ibrahim, amid Somalia is fighting against the terror group Al-Shabab, SONNA reported

Somalia's Al-Shabab attacks Kismayo Hotel, government sets up hotlines to prevent Shabab extortion

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali Militant group Al-Shabab attacked on Sunday Kismayo's Tawakal Hotel, several civilians reportedly killed in the attack and scores wounded.

Somalia President approves Coastline oil exploration agreement

SOMALIA OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS PRESIDENT THROWS HIS SUPPORT AT MAJOR OIL EXPLORATION AGREEMENT Federal Government of Somalia approves Coastline's Production Sharing Agreements

Somali Journalist Syndicate Secretary General Abdalle Mumin Detained for Press Freedom Work: Submission to UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Made Today

Justice Abroad's Michael Polak has today submitted a complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for the Secretary General of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), Abdalle Mumin. The complaint concerns Mr Mumin's arbitrary detention based on his work as Secretary General of the…

Somalia media fraternity condemn actions of the Somalia's deputy minister of information for persecuting Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, call for accountability against him and other government officials

MOGADISHU, Somalia 21 October 2022 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), Somali Media Association (SOMA), and Somali Mechanism for Safety of Journalists (SMSJ) condemn the continued detention of Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, Secretary General of Somali Journalists Syndicate and Somali Mechanism for Safety…

Somalia: on Puntland visit, international partners discuss holding of direct local elections

Garowe – The holding of direct local elections was the focus of a visit today by representatives from some of Somalia's main international partners to the country's northern Federal Member State (FMS) of Puntland.