Reports

Somalia recognizes National Anti-Corruption Day

MOGADISHU, Somalia, - The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission of the Federal Republic of Somalia (IACC) has on Saturday officially joined the international and regional anti-corruption laws, marking 14 August as Somalia's National Anti-Corruption Day.

Somali Government, UNICEF and WHO mark World Breastfeeding Week with a call to protect, promote and support breastfeeding

Mogadishu, Somalia – While marking World Breastfeeding Week this year, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in Somalia, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) called for a concerted effort to create an enabling environment for Somali mothers to breastfeed…

Somalia: AMISOM concludes Close Protection course for HirShabelle Police officers

Jowhar, Somalia – At least twenty-five police officers from the HirShabelle State of Somalia have completed a ten-day intensive close protection course held in Jowhar.

Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge: Researcher's quest to change Somalia's governance landscape

Mogadishu – Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge knew from the outset that hard work and determination pay.

Somalia's anti-graft agency vows to monitor upcoming poll

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Independent Anti-Corruption (IACC) of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which is an independent national commission, notes its mandate to ensure the strengthening transparent, fair and democratic electoral process in Somalia; monitor political funding and spending; and deter…

Russia, Egypt Launch the Year of Humanitarian Cooperation

Russia and Egypt have opened the next chapter in their bilateral relations as the Assistant Foreign Minister for Cultural Relations, Ambassador Mahmoud Talaat, described the launch of the Russia-Egypt Year of Humanitarian Cooperation as a "bright spot" in the history of joint relations.

AMISOM commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia– The African Union Mission in Somalia, AMISOM, has commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict with a commitment to address conflict-related sexual violence in the country.

Jubaland State of Somalia commemorates the International Day of African Child

Kismayo,Somalia —The Jubaland State of Somalia joined the rest of the African continent in celebrating the International Day of the African Child, with a commitment from the government to protect the rights of children.

Somalia: Peacebuilding dialogue opens in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia – A peacebuilding and conflict resolution dialogue opened in Mogadishu with the aim of fostering cohesion and stability between local communities in Mogadishu and the surrounding regions, notably Afgoye, Warsheikh and Bal'ad districts.

Somalia: AMISOM staff officers complete induction training

Mogadishu Somalia – Fifty-Four (54) staff officers who recently deployed to serve under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), have completed induction training as part of their integration into the mission.

Somalia vows to end child labour

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia in partnership with international community vowed to scale up efforts to end child labour in Somalia.

Environmental degradation and lack of protective laws put Somalia's ocean resources at risk

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa with abundant natural resources, but unfortunately environmental activists are concerned about climate change, unsustainable fishing and the absence of laws that protect against environmental degradation put Somalia's…

Somalia: Teary-eyed parents demand answers after UN report over missing SNA

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Dozens of parents took to the streets of Mogadishu on Thursday morning to demand answers from the government over their missing boys sent sent to Eritrea, days after UN report revealed that Somali troops fought alongside Eritrean troops in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Russia, Africa and SPIEF'21: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

The 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'21) held on June 2-5, and under theme: "Together Again - Economy of New Reality" provided open platforms to exchange the best entrepreneurship practices and key admirable competences in providing sustainable development.

AU to probe alleged Kenyan airstrikes against civilians in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The African Union mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Saturday said it shall fully investigate the alleged airstrikes by the Kenyan Defense forces in Gedo region in what Somalia called "indiscriminate" strikes that resulted lose of civilian lives.

Creating successful environmental justice advocacy: The case of Michigan State

WASHINGTON, D.C. (HORN OBSERVER) - Environmental justice is all about achieving fair treatment and meaningful participation of all people regardless of race, color, source, or ethnicity. national origin or income, related to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations…

Somalia: PM Roble visits flooded Jowhar, promises aid to victims

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has expressed concern over the humanitarian situation caused by the flooding of the Shabelle River, during his Thursday's visit to the town of Jowhar, 90km north of the Somali capital Mogadishu, revealing that it requires…

Somalia's anti-corruption body joins Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The Chairman of the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) of the Federal Government of Somalia, Avv. Mohamed Hussein Hamud joined United Nations and other world anti-corruption authorities in attending the launch of GlobE Network, a new global network to end transnational…

19 people sick after eating poisonous camel meat in Somalia

Baidoa, Somalia (Horn Observer) At least 19 people were poisoned this week in Rabdhuure district in Bakool region, some of them seriously ill after eating meat from camels sick with mysterious sickness, officials and activists said.

Somaliland president says today's vote is a vindication of growing democracy and peace.

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) - Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi has urged the voters to turn in large numbers as the region's parliamentary and local elections commenced in 23 districts across the region in northern Somalia.