Reports

Contest for interim Somali Parliament Speaker taints Immigration and Naturalisation Dept

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The heated contest on who will be chairing the first session of the recently selected Somalia Federal Parliament has now taken to a new direction.

Food insecurity rapidly worsening, increasing risk of famine in Somalia - Report

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Water shortages, livestock deaths and skyrocketing food prices exacerbated by ongoing conflict and global supply shocks have caused a rapid deterioration of food security according to a report issued today jointly by FAO's Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU)…

NISA-al-Shabaab partnered bombings kill 50 including a critic female lawmaker in Somalia

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) partnered with the militant group al-Shabaab to carry out deadly bombings in central Somalia on Wednesday, according to security experts and police sources.

African Union and European Union step up digital cooperation following EU-AU Summit

BRUSSELS (HORN OBSERVER) Digital cooperation is a cornerstone of the Africa-EU strategic partnership. This was underlined by representatives from the European Union and the African Union on the 18th of March 2022 at the Africa-Europe Digital for Development (D4D) Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum.

African countries to define regional agrifood systems priorities

MALABO (HORN OBSERVER) More than 50 African countries will come together at the 32nd Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' Regional Conference for Africa (ARC32) to define regional priorities in agrifood systems transformation.

Somalia presidential official suspended over allegations of serious human rights abuses including sexual harassment – Sources

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The Deputy Chief of Staff of Somalia's presidency, Villa Somalia, has been suspended on charges of serious abuse and sexual harassment of women staffers and threats to journalists, two presidential sources told Horn Observer.

UN report pinpoints main obstacles and opportunities on use of digital technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa

ROME (HORN OBSERVER) The digital revolution currently underway in Sub-Saharan Africa offers enormous potential for economic growth and agricultural productivity, according to a new repprt by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) which also pinpoints main obstacles and opportunities.

Journalists in five Somalia regions benefit from Canada-supported media freedom and safety trainings

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has concluded the fourth round of a series of trainings to improve the safety and security of Somali journalists and media freedom with the support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Baidoa, South West State Somalia.

Fake Somalia police officers enrolled for Russian law enforcement training— leaked documents

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Fake Somali police officers have been enrolled into a Russian-supported law enforcement training intended to capacitate Somali Police Force, according to leaked documents obtained by Horn Observer.

State of Press Freedom in Somalia 2021: Silencing Journalists through Targeted Attacks, Restrictions and Censorship Amid Precarious Working Conditions

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 10 January, 2022 – Somali journalists were once again subjected to violence and deliberate attacks by the security forces of the federal government, regional states and the militant group al-Shabaab. Covering insecurity, the continued deadlock in federal elections and the reports…

Russia's Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy in Africa

Last December, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted to the official website for public reading its end-of-year report. The report offered the most significant activities and achievements, among them was the striking theme on Covid-19.

Somalia's stable internet connectivity real boon to online freelancers

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Mohamed Hirsi grew up and studied in Mogadishu, finishing his telecommunication engineering degree at one of the universities in Mogadishu two years ago. Hirsi doesn't currently work as a telecommunication engineer. He is a graphics designer and motion creator,…

Germany increases its effort to mitigate the effects of the draught in Somalia by topping up its funding with 12 million Euro to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund and 7 million Euro to WFP

Nairobi, 15 December 2021 – The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) has granted a 12 million Euro top up for the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) doubling Germany's total contribution to the SHF for 2021 to 24 million Euro. The funds will be used to assist people in coping with the deteriorating…

The Russia-Africa Situation Analysis Report

An expert group has completed its studies of Russia's policy implementation processes, impact and setbacks, and the development prospects in Africa, and has presented its final report with some recommendations intended to improve and scale up the existing Russia's influence in Africa.

On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, IACC calls for a united front against corruption in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia – 09 December, 2021 – On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) today underscored the need for a united front against corruption as a new commitment towards ensuring transparency and accountability in Somalia.

Finland contributes €7.65 million to improving educational opportunities for Somali children

Mogadishu, 07 December 2021: The Government of Finland has today announced a grant of 7.65 million Euros in support of strengthening educational services for Somali children. The grant will be administered through UNICEF Somalia's education programme.

Somali electoral team invalidates poll result in several states over irregularities and fraud

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FEIT) has nullified the election of two Lower House seats from South West State saying that the process was marred with irregularities and fraud.

Somalia: AMISOM and SNA soldiers conclude intelligence gathering training

Mogadishu, 5 December 2021 – Twenty military officers from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA) have concluded a four-day intelligence gathering training in Mogadishu, to enhance gathering and sharing of information to deepen collaboration in conducting…

AMISOM hands over new police station and other key projects to boost policing in Jubaland State

Kismayo, Somalia – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) today handed over to Jubaland State authorities a newly constructed police station at Kismayo seaport, and commissioned a solar power system and shallow water well at another police station in the same city – all aimed at boosting…

China and Africa Move into New Era of Cooperation

Despite its huge population of 1.5 billion which many have considered as an impediment, China's domestic economic reforms and collaborative strategic diplomacy with external countries have made it attain superpower status over the United States. While United States' influence is rapidly fading…