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IOM says over 1 million migrants in need of assistance in the Horn of Africa

Mogadishu, (Horn Observer)– The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and 47 other partners are appealing today (14/02) for USD 84 million to provide humanitarian and development assistance to over 1 million migrants and the communities hosting them, many of whom are vulnerable, and in need…

Somalia's International partners strongly condemn the continued violence in Laascaanood

International partners* strongly condemn the continued violence in Laascaanood and express serious concern about reports regarding the mobilisation of armed groups.

Somalia launches ambitious solar minigrids program to increase energy access

Mogadishu, Somalia – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Federal Government of Somalia launched today the Somalia project of the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) to increase access to electricity and bring new development opportunities to rural communities while contributing to putting…

In a sham trial, Banadir Regional Court sentences SJS Secretary-General Abdalle Mumin to two months in jail

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) are dismayed by the Banadir Regional Court decision which sentenced SJS Secretary-General, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin to two months in jail, in his role in defending press freedom, in a sham trial that took…

Humanitarian partners seek US$2.6 billion to assist 7.6 million people in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia – the United Nations and humanitarian partners in Somalia together with Federal and State Governments released the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for Somalia, which seeks US$2.6 billion to assist about 7.6 million people. An estimated 8.25 million people, nearly half of the…

WHO sends health supplies to reach 400 000 people impacted by the earthquakes in Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic

In response to the devastating earthquakes impacting Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic, the World Health Organization delivered 72 metric tons of trauma and emergency surgery supplies, including treatments, to both countries to support ongoing response efforts. 

Somali, US forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike Feb 10, 2023.

SSC elders call for Somaliland forces to leave Laascaanood

Laas-Anood (Horn Observer) The clan elders of the Sool, Sanaag and Ceyn have asked Somaliland authorities to withdraw its forces from the Laascaanood city before any mediation talks could start, a statement by the clan elders said.

Six soldiers wounded in al-Shabaab attack in southern Somalia, official

KISMAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – At least six soldiers were wounded in an al-Shabaab attack on a military base in southern Somalia, Jubbaland military officials confirmed.

SOMALIA: Prominent Social and Peace activist calls for peace, urges dialogue

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Prominent peace and social activist Abdirahman Yusuf Ali has called the warring groups in Laas-Caanood to resolve their differences through dialogue and stop the bloodshed, amid the human and property casualties dramatically increased.

Amnesty Int'l: We are appalled by reports of large numbers of people killed, injured and displaced in Laascaanood

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) A fierce fighting and indiscriminate shelling entered into the fourth day in Laascaanood town of Sool region between the Somaliland forces and the opposing local forces from the Dhulbahante clan.

Outgoing ATMIS Djiboutian troops commended for fostering peace in Somalia

Beletweyne, 10 February 2023 – An outgoing contingent of Djiboutian troops serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has been commended for advancing peace and stability in south-central Somalia.

Naming and shaming press freedom violators in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) last week published its annual press freedom report which provides an insightful highlight of the disastrous effect of the October 2022 directive of the ministry of information that restricted independent media coverage on the ongoing…

FAO and Somaliland Government Open New Desert Locust Monitoring and Pest Control Centre in Hargeisa

HARGEISA – Somaliland Vice President, and Mr. Ezana Kassa, Head of Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have officially opened the first Pest Control Centre in Somaliland. The centre, which is based in Hargeisa, will act as Desert Locust Early Warning and…

Over 100 Somali police officers graduate in Jubaland State

Kismayo, Somalia - More than 100 Somali police recruits have completed a three-month intensive training organized by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in Jubaland's port city of Kismayo.

Somalia's International partners call for an immediate de-escalation of violence in Laascaanood

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) International partners today expressed grave concerned about the current violence in Laascaanood that has resulted in civilian casualties, including children.

Gunbattle in Laas-Anood town amid calls for peace and stability

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) A gun battle has resumed on Tuesday in Laascaanood town between the Somaliland forces and the pro-SSC local forces,

Somalia and United Arab Emirates agree military, security cooperation

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia Council of Ministers approved an agreement on Military, Security between Somalia and United Arab Emirates.

Hormuud Receives ISO Certification in Information Security Management System

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's leading telecommunications company, has been presented with the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 international certificate for Information Security Management System by Bureau Veritas. 

Somali govt attorney describes international donors as 'western infidels' during a press freedom case hearing

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The Banadir Regional Court on Monday concluded a series of court hearing related to a press freedom case brought by the Somali federal deputy minister of information Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adaala through the deputy attorney general's office.