Terror Watch

Hormuud Telecom's tanker truck destroyed in a bomb attack in Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) Less than 24 hours after the tragic bomb attack that claimed the life of Abdiwahab Osman Ahmed, an employee at Hormuud Telecom in Mogadishu's Huriwa district, another devastating bomb struck the company.

Unsettling wave of attacks targets Hormuud Telecom amidst allegations of rivalry

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Abdiwahab Osman Ahmed, an employee at the Hormuud Telecom in Mogadishu was killed after a fatal bombing incident on Saturday in the Huriwa neighbourhoods of the capital.

Shadows on the Shabelle: Rural communities plunged into the grip of oppressive militia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Along the dusty expanse between Mogadishu and the serene Masajid Ali Guduud in Middle Shabelle, a once-tranquil journey has transformed into a nightmare.

Hijacked M.V Ruen spotted, pirates permit medical treatment for injured crew - minister

BOSASO (HORN OBSERVER) – The Maltese-flagged vessel M.V Ruen, hijacked by a group of 15 to 18 armed men, has been located near the town of Bareeda in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region, Puntland minister said.

From militia commander to power player in Somalia: The rise of Liibaan Shuluq

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – In the turbulent landscape of Somalia, where violence and lawlessness reign, a familiar face takes on a new role.

Somali Foreign Minister resigns to pursue Puntland presidency amidst funding controversy

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Abshir Omar Jama, widely known as Huruse, announced his resignation on Monday, December 18, to vie for the presidency in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland.

Attempt to hijack Israeli-owned vessel linked to Middle East conflict – Source

MOGADISHU – Sunday's attempt by armed Somali men to hijack a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden was thwarted by a U.S warship.

Tensions escalate in Sool region as Somaliland minister urges clan mobilization for conflict

BURCO (HORN OBSERVER) – In a concerning development, Somaliland's Interior Minister, Mohamed, has urged the Habar Jeclo clan to prepare for clan warfare against the Dhulbahante in the volatile Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions.

Trained Somali forces desert after PM's support for Hamas

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – In the wake of the Somali Prime Minister's public endorsement of support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, known for its armed attacks on civilians in Israel, alarming developments have surfaced.

Intel officer exposed in shocking assassination killing in central Somalia region

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – For years, whispers of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) involvement in targeted assassinations lingered, shrouded in secrecy.