Latest News

Defying Darkness: Somali sports journalist's struggle against extremist threat

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) - In the tumultuous landscape of Somalia, where the shadows of terror loom large, one journalist stood defiant against the oppressive orders of Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group. Mohamed Abdi Muudey found himself at the forefront of a perilous battle for freedom…

Discord: Somali Finance Minister and Auditor General engage in a power struggle over alleged extortion fees

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A recent revelation of internal documents has exposed a power struggle within the Somali Ministry of Finance, pitting Minister Bihi Iman Egeh against Auditor General Ahmed Gutale.

Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU gains support from Somali Region leaders amid tensions

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – President Mustafe Mohamed of the Somali region in Ethiopia and Engineer Mohamed Shale, the regional head of the ruling Prosperity Party, voiced their support for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Saudi officials stopped Somalia immigration boss for passport blunder

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Saudi Arabia's immigration officials at Jeddah Airport have stopped the Somali Immigration Director Ahmed Said shortly after arriving at the Jeddah Airport on Monday January 8.

UN: Mortar attack kills UN guard in Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations in Somalia has issued a strong condemnation following a deadly mortar attack on the Aden Adde International Airport area, where the UN Compound is situated.

Somali president labels Ethiopia 'enemy', urges Somalis to be prepared for war

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a fiery address at the presidential mosque on Friday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Government of Somalia declared Ethiopia as an 'enemy' and called on the people to engage in a jihad-style war against the neighboring nation.

Women in Puntland: Navigating Challenges in Political Participation

GAROWE (KAAB TV) – In the heart of Puntland, Somalia, the resilience and determination of Somali women paint a vivid narrative of their pivotal role in society, echoing through the challenging backdrop of displacement, unemployment, and a prolonged conflict.

Somalia officials contradict on rescue for UN helicopter and 9 staff taken hostage by Al-Shabaab

CADAADO (HORN OBSERVER) - Contradictory information emerges regarding the ongoing rescue efforts for a UN helicopter and nine staff abducted by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia.

UN Helicopter, 9 staff captured by Al-Shabaab in Somalia: What we know so far

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations in Somalia confirmed that a UN-contracted helicopter, engaged in air medical evacuation, was captured by the Al-Qaeda-linked terror group Al-Shabaab on Wednesday.

Somali minister sparks controversy with false claims of Ethiopian Orthodox appointment in Somaliland

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's Interior Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has ignited a storm of controversy by asserting that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church has appointed a representative to Zeila, a coastal town in the Awdal region of Somalia/Somaliland.

Double IED attacks rock Mogadishu outskirts, leaving 3 dead; another blast hits city market

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a tragic turn of events, Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, witnessed a wave of deadly attacks in recent days.

SJS condemns attacks on media and journalists; calls for respect for freedom of press

MOGADISHU, Somalia 9 January, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the recent surge in attacks targeting critical media institutions and detention of journalists in Hargeysa and Mogadishu.

International Partners applaud successful conclusion of Puntland leadership elections

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's international partners have expressed their satisfaction with the culmination of Puntland's presidential election on 8 January 2024.

AI Technologies: The Double-Edged Sword of Innovation and Media Capture

By - Robert Wanjala -----------------------

High-level military talks between Ethiopia and Somaliland amidst regional tensions

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopian National Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, held a significant meeting with Somaliland Chief of the General Staff, Major General Nuh Ismail Tani, on Monday in Addis Ababa.

Amnesty International: Ousman Sonko must face justice for crimes against humanity

GENEVA, Switzerland (HORN OBSERVER) – Amnesty International has called for accountability ahead of the trial of Ousman Sonko, former Interior Minister of Gambia, before the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland.

Somali president travels to Eritrea a day after meeting Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Following a discreet meeting with an Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu on Sunday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a two-day state visit to Asmara, Eritrea, on Monday.

Deni re-elected as Somalia's Puntland President in contested vote

GAROWE (KAAB TV) – In a closely contested election held on Monday, January 8, 2024, the Puntland parliament in Garowe re-elected Said Abdullahi Deni as the President of the Puntland State of Somalia.

Protests and resignation roil Somaliland over Ethiopia Red Sea deal

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Over the weekend, protests erupted in Burco and Borama in Somaliland, reflecting mixed sentiments towards the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, in which Somaliland leased 20 kilometre of coast land to Addis Ababa.

Speaker at Somali TV debate triggers outcry after suggesting use of Al-Shabaab suicide bombers for Ethiopia

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) - A recent TV debate in Mogadishu, hosted by Universal TV, has ignited public outrage after an employee of Somalia's Ministry of Information suggested the use of Al-Shabaab suicide bombers against Somaliland and Ethiopia.