Bomb blast kills at least 7 civilians including children in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A roadside explosion claimed the lives of at least seven civilians, including children, in the village of Jicibow, situated approximately 25 kilometers north of Buloburde on Sunday.Al-Shabaab recaptures Xagar, U.S. airstrike kills 10 militants
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Joint forces consisting of the U.S.-trained Danab military backed by U.S soldiers and Jubbaland forces launched a raid on the town of Xagar in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, forcing Al-Shabaab fighters to retreat, according to military officials.Al-Shabaab extends its extortion taxes on private schools and universities in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Local security officials and affected individuals have reported that Al-Shabaab has resumed its extortion activities by collecting funds from private schools and universities in Mogadishu, generating income for the militant group.Kenyan intelligence chief lands in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Nearly a month after secretly visiting the port town of Kismayo, the director-general of the Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, has made another visit to Mogadishu, where he met with the Director of the Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency…Suicide bomber infiltrates crowded Mogadishu Stadium during presence of Somalia president – Sources
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The security situation in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, remains highly precarious as recent reports from local security sources reveal a chilling incident where a lone suicide bomber successfully infiltrated the heavily crowded stadium in Mogadishu.Mortar attack kills father and two kids in Somalia capital
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least three civilians were killed and four others injured after multiple mortar shells struck the suburbs of Waberi district in Mogadishu, according to residents and the police.Al-Shabaab retakes Daaru-Nimca village in Middle Shabelle Region
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Al-Shabaab militants successfully recaptured the village of Daaru-Nimca in the Middle Shabelle region, as confirmed by local sources.Renewed clan-based clashes erupt in Galmudug as weapons and militias inflow continues
DHUSAMAREB (HORN OBSERVER) – The flow of arms and militias into the Galgadud region persists, fueling ongoing violence as heavy fighting broke out once again between rival militias in areas between Dhusamareb and Adado on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and leaving over…Al-Shabaab parades new recruits and calls for those who have 'grievances' to join
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The militant group Al-Shabaab, has issued an invitation to individuals who have experienced grievances and injustices to join their ranks, as they showcased a large gathering of new fighters in an undisclosed open space, boldly defying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) hovering…Renewed clashes and shelling erupt in Laascaanood
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A fresh outbreak of intense fighting occurred on Sunday on the outskirts of Laascaanood, the capital of the Sool Region, involving Somaliland forces and Dhulbahante clan fighters, according to local sources.U.S Secretary of Defense and Somali President discuss military cooperation amid reduction of AU forces
WASHINGTON (HORN OBSERVER) – U.S Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting in Washington to discuss military cooperation aimed at countering the threat posed by al-Shabaab in Somalia, as confirmed by Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder.Lifting arms embargo on Somalia risks destabilization and arms proliferation, local think tank warns
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A new report released by the Hiraal Institute, a non-governmental think tank based in Mogadishu, highlights the potential consequences of lifting the arms embargo on Somalia.Somalia: ATMIS begins drawdown of 2000 Troops with the handover of Xaaji Cali Forward Operating Base
Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has started to drawdown in compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2628(22) and 2670(22) which mandates ATMIS to drawdown 2000 soldiers by the end of June 2023.Somalia: At least 10 killed as armed fighting erupts in Puntland's Capital
Garowe, (Horn Observer/Kaab TV) A violent clash between Puntland's Maritime Police Force (PMPF), loyal to President Said Abdullahi Deni, and military units supporting the opposition has resulted in the death of at least 10 people, while more than 15 others sustained injuries, confirmed local medics.Fate of 5 aid workers kidnapped by Al-Shabaab unknown
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The whereabouts and well-being of five local aid workers, who were abducted by the al-Qaeda-linked militant group al-Shabaab on June 6, remain unknown, according to concerned family members and colleagues.Hiiraan Governor fired amid revenue dispute, impact on al-Shabaab war uncertain
BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – Amid an escalating dispute over administration and revenue collection in Beledweyne, Hiiraan Governor Ali Jeyte Osman has been dismissed from his position on Saturday.Airstrikes kill at least 3 civilians in Southern Somalia as telecom services disrupted
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Airstrikes targeted multiple locations in southern Somalia, resulting in the deaths of at least three civilians, including a mother and her child, according to local media and Hormuud Telecom.Somalia: Wanla-Weyn Deputy Commissioner killed in ambush, weapons looted as clan conflict escalates in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The deputy district commissioner of Wanla-Weyn, Hashim Mohamed Shareero, met a tragic end in an ambush near Bulo Hansho village while returning from Mogadishu on Friday night, as confirmed by local officials.Somalia's Profitable charcoal trade benefits government and Al-Shabaab: Report
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The lucrative charcoal trade in Somalia serves as a significant source of revenue for both the government and the militant group Al-Shabaab, a new investigation report has revealed.Al-Shabaab intensifies attacks killing 11 security officers in Kenya's Northeastern province
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya's Northeastern province has witnessed an upsurge in terror attacks by the militant group Al-Shabaab, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 security officers over the past two days, as reported by Kenyan media.- Popular
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