Chinese Funding Scandal: Somalia court imposes travel ban on president Mohamud's ally
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – On the 13th of December, the Banadir Regional Court imposed a travel ban on a prominent confidant of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after funds from Chinese Embassy went missing, documents revealed.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.Questions surrounding the demise of Somalia's Minister of Women and Human Rights, Khadijo Diriye
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – On Wednesday, the news of the untimely demise of Somalia's Minister of Women and Human Rights, Khadijo Mohamed Diriye, surfaced on social media.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.Allegations of aid theft come to light as the Somali Disaster Management Agency evades scrutiny
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – While pilfering of aid food has unfortunately been a recurrent issue in Somalia, a new twist unfolds as allegations point fingers at the Somali Disaster Management Agency, also known as SODMA, the very agency entrusted with aid delivery.ATMIS KDF medics support capacity-building at Dhobley General Hospital
Dhobley – Dhobley General Hospital in Jubaland State received a major boost in its quest to provide quality healthcare, as eight nurses affiliated with the facility successfully completed a rigorous seven-month medical training programme.Somalia's NISA-linked company named exclusive Huawei representative, telecom giants raise concerns
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Dalkom Somalia, co-owned by the Somali national intelligence and security agency (NISA) director, has been unveiled as the sole representative for Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Ltd.IMF and World Bank Announce US$4.5 billion in Debt Relief for Somalia
WASHINGTON, DC: The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) have approved[1] the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative Completion Point for Somalia, which provides total debt service savings for the country…Prominent civil society icons assassinated in central Somalia thanks to influx of weapons
GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – In a tragic turn of events on the globally celebrated Human Rights Day, central Somalia was marred by violence as armed clan militias claimed the lives of two prominent figures in the region.SJS marks Human Rights Day with Panel Discussion addressing pressing issues in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia 10 December 2023 – On the occasion of Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) hosted an engaging panel discussion in Mogadishu, addressing critical challenges faced by human rights in Somalia.AU Special Representative for Somalia visits soldiers in Nairobi hospitals
Nairobi, 9 December 2023 –African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officials led by Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, visited ATMIS personnel admitted to various hospitals in Nairobi on Saturday.Turkish prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Somali president's son in fatal hit-and-run
ISTANBUL (HORN OBSERVER) – Turkish prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the 40-year-old son of the Somali president, who is accused of killing a Turkish citizen in a tragic hit-and-run incident.Renewed Sweden-Somalia Partnership Pledges Commitment to Strategic Investments for Peace and Prosperity
Mogadishu, December 7, 2023 -- The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia, under the leadership of H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, together with the Swedish Government, represented by Ambassador Joachim Waern, hereby acknowledge the fruitful historical relationship that has flourished over…ATMIS and UN Group Focus on Civilian Protection and Human Rights Implementation in Somalia
Mogadishu: The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Joint Working Group (JWG) on Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) on Sunday, convened to discuss critical areas for the implementation of the United Nations HRDDP in ATMIS. The meeting particularly focused…Somalia militia leader warns communities living in Al-Shabaab-controlled areas
BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – In a concerning development, the leader of the Ma'awisley militia group, Ali Jeyte Osman, has issued a stark warning, vowing to wipe out all those living in areas controlled by the extremist group Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan.Family Feud: Somalia's President Caught in a Web of Domestic Strife
Mogadishu – A brewing conflict within the family of Somalia's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has spilled into the public eye, unveiling a tangled web of power struggles, government contracts, and personal disputes, as reported by KAAB TV.Breaking Barriers: Somali women journalists triumph through empowerment training
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Raa'ido Ali Isse, an energetic young radio journalist at Radio Dhambaal in Adado, Galmudug State of Somalia, has emerged victorious after facing significant hurdles in her seven-year media career.U.S launches innovative People Centered Governance Initiative to empower Somalis
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a groundbreaking move, the United States has unveiled the "People Centered Governance" initiative, aimed at empowering the people of Somalia, as confirmed by the U.S Embassy.- Popular
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