Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, known by her stage name Ugbaad Aragsan, was released on Thursday following the withdrawal of charges by the prosecution, as confirmed by her lawyer.
Somaliland frees female singer jailed for 'critical' rap song
HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – In a significant development for freedom of expression, Somaliland authorities have released Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, a femal …
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Monday April 22, 2024 - 23:39:45

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - One of the suspects involved in the assassination of Abdinasir Muse Abdi Dahable, a young air traffic controller educated …

Somaliland lawyers who challenged arbitrary detentions face criminal prosecution, license revocation

Monday April 22, 2024 - 17:49:27

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Five lawyers in Somaliland are currently facing threats of prosecution and potential license revocation after filing a ca …

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Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, known by her stage name Ugbaad Aragsan, was released on Thursday following the withdrawal of charges by the prosecution, as confirmed by her lawyer.

Somaliland frees female singer jailed for 'critical' rap song

Friday April 26, 2024 - 19:47:48

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – In a significant development for freedom of expression, Somaliland authorities have released Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, a female singer, after nearly a week in detention for a r …

Somali government admits diversion of US-trained forces' rations; president's family implicated.

Somalia admits diversion of US-trained forces' rations; president's family implicated

Friday April 26, 2024 - 03:05:03

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Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled at Indian Embassy in Kenya: Somali Patients Exploited

Wednesday April 24, 2024 - 21:31:17

(LEFT) Abdinasir Muse Abdi Dahable (victim), and (RIGHT) Mahad Mohamed Salad, former director of Somali spy agency suspected to have authorised the murder of Abdinasir.

Suspect flees Somalia following assassination of air traffic controller in Mogadishu

Monday April 22, 2024 - 23:39:45

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Monday April 22, 2024 - 17:49:27

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Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled at Indian Embassy in Kenya: Somali Patients Exploited

Wednesday April 24, 2024 - 21:31:17

Nairobi, Kenya (Horn Observer) In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These gr …

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Tuesday April 16, 2024 - 12:17:53

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