Somalia

Somalia's Puntland withdraws recognition of federal govt, rejects presidency of Hassan Sheikh

Mogadishu - Somalia's Puntland State announced its withdrawal of recognition and trust in the federal government of Somalia, stating that it no longer recognizes President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as legitimate.

HRW: Somalia's Constitutional Proposals Put Children at Risk

(Nairobi) – Somalia's parliament should reject any proposed constitutional amendments that would weaken rights protections for children, Human Rights Watch said today.

Somalia frees 33 illegal Iranian fishermen, signals thaw with Tehran

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a surprising diplomatic turn, Somalia's government has announced its intention to mend ties with Iran, marking a significant departure from the severed relations dating back to 2016.

Femicide in Somalia: Another young woman murdered

MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – In a devastating turn of events, Wanla Weyn district, located in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, mourns yet another loss as a young woman falls victim to femicide.

Alarming surge of Al-Shabaab attacks threatens stability in Somalia's Capital

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - In the wake of intensified assaults by the Al-Shabaab militant group, Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, finds itself perilously ensnared in a web of terror posing imminent risk for civilians.

Two years on: The unsolved assassination of Amina Mohamed Abdi

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Today marks the solemn commemoration of the second anniversary of the tragic assassination of Amina Mohamed Abdi, a revered Somali woman politician whose life was cut short in a cowardly act of violence on March 23, 2022, while she campaigned for re-election to…

Al-Shabaab militants storm Baar Sanguuni military base near Kismayo

KISMAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Jubbaland security officials have disclosed harrowing details of an audacious assault by Al-Shabaab militants on a military base located just outside Kismayo city on Thursday.

Former Somali President Sharif warns Hassan Sheikh highlighting three main concerns

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has issued a warning to Hassan Sheikh, highlighting three main concerns.

More than 30 killed, 17 including children injured in a Turkish drone strike in Somalia

MOGADISHU – The death toll from what families claim to be a Turkish drone strike in Baqdaad village, Lower Shabelle, Somalia, has now climbed to over 30, with more than 17 others sustaining injuries, including women and children.

Somali pirates deploy anti-aircraft weapons onto hijacked ship, ready for fierce resistance - source

GALKAYO (KAAB TV) – Reports from a security source revealed that Somali pirates have taken further measures to fortify their position aboard the Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah, currently under their control off the Somali coast.