Terror Watch

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.

U.S. is pleased with AU forces' mandate extension in Somalia but concerned about slow progress

NEW YORK (HORN OBSERVER) – The United States has welcomed the extension of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) mandate, hailing the constructive efforts of the UK-led Security Council in reaching this resolution.

More than 20 confirmed dead in Al-Shabaab's devastating attack on army base near Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A massive suicide car bomb struck a heavily fortified army base in the Ceelasha Biyaha neighborhood, situated on the road between Mogadishu and Afgoye on Saturday.

Unresolved Inquiry: The Enigma of Somalia's Prime Minister's Identity

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – Somalia, a nation marred by political complexities, remains in the global spotlight for reasons extending beyond its conflict-ridden history. In a recent revelation, questions have arisen about the identity of the country's prime minister, Hamza Abdi Barre,…

At least 20 killed as violent clashes erupt between rival clan militia in Mudug, central Somalia

GALKAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – At least 20 lives were lost, and 30 others suffered injuries in a violent clash between rival clan militias that unfolded on Monday in the Farta Cadayga area of Mudug province, central Somalia.

Mogadishu mortar attack: Pregnant woman and two children killed, several others injured

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A pregnant woman and her two young children lost their lives, while at least seven others, including children, sustained injuries when mortar shells rained down on civilian-populated neighborhoods in parts of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital on Sunday.