Terror Watch

Al-Shabaab and Somalia unite against Ethiopia and Somaliland

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In the wake of the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Monday Jan., 1, the Al-Shabaab terrorist group has issued a statement, threatening both Ethiopia and Somaliland.

U.S. repels Houthi attack on Maersk vessel in Red Sea, sinks 3 ships, and kills 10

DUBAI (HORN OBSERVER) – In a dramatic incident on Sunday, U.S. helicopters thwarted an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, resulting in the sinking of three ships and the death of 10 militants.

Somalia: ATMIS sets degrading of Al Shabaab and improving SSF as top priorities for New Year

Mogadishu – Degrading Al Shabaab and improving the capability of the Somali Security Forces (SSF) are top priorities for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in 2024.

Eritrea-trained forces fight Ma'awisley militia in the outskirts of Somali capital

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Heavy gunfight echoed through the Darmooley neighborhoods on the east side of Mogadishu as clashes erupted between Eritrea-trained forces and the Ma'awisley militia, both vying for control of crucial checkpoints in the area, according to eyewitnesses on Saturday.

Former MP shot dead in Somali capital Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Unidentified gunmen targeted and fatally shot Ibrahim Salah Deyfullah, a former member of Somalia's parliament, in Mogadishu on Friday afternoon, the family and government officials confirmed.

Mother of four killed in mortar shelling near Somalia's presidential palace in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A mother of four lost her life, and an undisclosed number of individuals sustained injuries when a residential house in Boondheere district was hit by mortar shelling on Wednesday.

Gangs on the Roads: Truck drivers in central Somalia to cease operations amidst growing roadblocks

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – Truck drivers plying the route between Mogadishu and the Hiiraan region have declared a halt to their operations due to a surge in roadblocks imposed by local armed militia groups demanding exorbitant payments from vehicles transporting goods and passenger buses.

Hormuud Telecom engineer survives bomb explosion attack

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A telecommunications engineer employed by Somalia's largest telecom provider, Hormuud Telecom, narrowly escaped a bomb blast targeted at his vehicle on Tuesday.

Somali pirates extend grip with possible partnership with Al-Shabaab, seizing second ship

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Heavily armed Somali pirates have successfully hijacked their second vessel within weeks, this time off the waters near Yemen's Socotra Island.

Al-Shabaab seizes Turkish-donated armored vehicle, amid a deadly battle in central Somalia

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – In the ongoing conflict in the central Somali town of Camaara, Mudug region, the second day of intense fighting has revealed significant casualties and a strategic loss for the Somali military and local militias.