No neutral reporting, Jubbaland authorities tell journalists amid UNSOM funded conference
KISMAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Journalists and media rights defenders were taken aback when authorities in Kismayo, Jubbaland, announced a ban on independent coverage of the ongoing conflict between government forces and al-Shabaab in the region.Rape and militia attack unleash fear and anger in Somalia's Hiiraan province
BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the Hiiraan region of Somalia, the peaceful community of Bilaal village was shattered by a brutal attack on the house of Abdiasis Ahmed Adde's family.Local travelers stranded, flights suspended as tensions mount in Somalia's Gedo
DOOLOW (HORN OBSERVER) – Hundreds of local travelers in the troubled Gedo region of Somalia have found themselves stranded in various towns for the fourth day, due to the suspension of local flights.Corruption allegations, abuse prompt Somalia's Information Minister to offer resignation - sources
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Sources within the Somali government have revealed that Daud Aweys, the Minister of Information, offered his resignation to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud last week.Political fragmentation looms as Somalia faces constitutional crisis
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia finds itself once again on the precipice of a political fragmentation as tensions escalate between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's administration and the regional states, following Villa Somalia's unilateral decision to change the constitution and abolish…Uganda initiates inquiry after deadly al-Shabaab raid on Somalia's Buulo Mareer army base
KAMPALA, Uganda (HORN OBSERVER) President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda expressed his dismay over the deadly assault carried out by al-Shabaab on Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia on Friday.Somalia's dubious rush to Russia for weapons amid Ukraine invasion
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a surprising move, war-torn Somalia has turned to Russia for an undisclosed request of weapons and ammunition, raising concerns among diplomatic circles, the Horn Observer has learnt.Russia Offers Military Support for Somalia to Fight Terrorism
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Russia shows readiness to supply Somalia's army with military weapons and other necessary equipment for fighting its war against terrorism in the country and possibly in the Horn of Africa, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the offer after talks with his Somali…Somalia: Locals say al-Shabaab militants seize control of Bulo Mareer town in bold attack
MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) – The al-Qaeda-linked group Al-Shabaab has reportedly taken control of Bulo Mareer town, located approximately 110km (about 68 miles) from the capital city, Mogadishu, after a daring attack on Friday, according to local residentsSomalia: Puntland takes historic step with first direct election in 54 Years
BOSASO, Puntland (Horn Observer) – A wave of anticipation and hope swept across Puntland today as its citizens eagerly lined up to cast their votes in the region's first direct election in 54 years. Departing from the traditional clan elders' selection process, this historic milestone marks…- Popular
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