Somalia

Third woman and children rescued amid a rising tide of femicide in Somalia

AFGOOYE (HORN OBSERVER) – In a harrowing incident in the Afgooye district, local residents and security forces thwarted an attempted femicide as a man, armed with petrol and matches, was apprehended while attempting to set his wife and children ablaze on Monday morning, February 5.

Kickback fallout leads to tax collection contract termination in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Somalia's Auditor General, Ahmed Isse Gutale, has terminated a tax collection contract awarded to the private firm MGS Soft INC in the capital city, Mogadishu.

Millions worth military equipment, weapons captured by Somalia terror group – video

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Al-Shabaab, the notorious terrorist group operating in Somalia, has released a chilling video showcasing the aftermath of its January 24 brazen raid on Caad village in Mudug region, which saw over 190 soldiers and militiamen killed.

Somalia bans single-use plastics amid worsening climate change

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia has officially declared a ban on single-use plastics, joining the growing global campaign against non-biodegradable packaging materials to combat the adverse impacts of climate change.

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Somaliland should free founder of MM Somali TV; Somalia parliament must give access to all media

MOGADISHU, Somalia 31 January, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is deeply troubled by the continued incarceration of Mohamed Abdi Ilig, the founder and journalist of MM Somali TV in Hargeisa, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release. Furthermore, SJS urges a reevaluation…

Sexual violence epidemic unveiled in IDP camps in Mogadishu sparks parliamentary debate

Mogadishu (Horn Observer) In a disturbing revelation, a nurse at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu exposed shocking numbers of sexual violence against young girls and boys, primarily in displacement camps in November 2023.

Somalia's Puntland vows to rescue hijacked Bulgarian ship with 17 crew members

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Al-Shabaab brutal assault claims over 190 soldiers, militiamen in central Somalia region

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – The details of a brutal Al-Shabaab attack on army bases in Caad village, Mudug region, have come to light. Security officials, requesting anonymity, confirm that more than 190 Somali soldiers and allied clan militia lost their lives in the assault, which unfolded on January…

Puntland president Deni requests 45-day extension for cabinet formation

Garowe - Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has submitted a formal request to the Puntland House of Representatives seeking a 45-day extension for the formation of his new government.

President Deni's inauguration marks pledge for inclusive political dialogue for Somalia

GAROWE, Somalia — President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland was inaugurated for his second term in a ceremony held at the presidential palace in Garowe on Thursday.

Suicide bombing kills 2 in Somalia's capital

Mogadishu - was rocked by tragedy on Wednesday as a suicide bombing near the Mogadishu Stadium claimed at least two lives and left two others injured, as confirmed by the police.

Somalia: UAE-trained PMPF water tanker targeted in apparent IED attack

Bosaso, An explosion, believed to be caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), struck a water tanker owned by the Puntland Marine Police Force (PMPF) in the outskirts of Bosaso on Wednesday.

Deadly clan feuds shake central Somalia, leaving 7 dead

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least seven lives, including a child and a mother, were lost in central Somalia on Monday due to clan retaliation attacks in Balanbale and near Dhusamareb, as reported by local officials.

Despite NISA threats and blockage, SJS successfully completes women journalists training

MOGADISHU, Somalia 23 January 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the interference, harassment and blocking SJS women journalists' training in Mogadishu on Saturday by the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), as we demand those responsible to be held accountable…

Forced evictions in Somalia capital: Angry mobs block roads after police shot dead a man

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - At least one person has been killed as unrest rocks parts of Somalia capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday over forced evictions.

Al-Shabaab storms UAE-trained soldiers' camp in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Once again Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, became the site of another terror attack on Friday night as Al-Shabaab overran a camp housing UAE-trained security forces in the Kaxda district.

U.S. Special Envoy Hammer pushes for diplomatic pressure to deescalate tensions in Horn of Africa

NAIROBI (KAAB TV) – In a concerted effort to mediate diplomatic resolutions in the Horn of Africa, U.S. Special Envoy Mike Hammer embarks on a crucial visit to Kampala, Uganda, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 17 to 24.

Somalia denies clearance to cargo plane bound to Somaliland

Mogadishu, (Horn Observer) Somalia has on Thursday said it denied clearance to a cargo plane bound to Hargeisa, the breakaway region of Somalia amid heightened tensions over Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU, officials said.