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Somalia Unveils National Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia has officially launched the Somali Cyber security Emergency Response Center (SOMCIRT), the country's first national center dedicated to coordinating the prevention, detection, and response to cyber security incidents, Officials said.

Countdown to Jamaame: Somali Forces Tighten Grip on Al-Shabaab Territory

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) — Somali federal forces, supported by troops from the Jubbaland administration, are advancing toward Jamaame district in the Lower Jubba region, intensifying one of the largest coordinated offensives against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia in recent years.

Somalia's National Trade Union Center Signed Cooperation Agreement With Saudi Arabia's National Committee of Workers

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) has wrapped up a two-day mission to Riyadh, advancing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on workers' rights, decent work conditions, and the protection of migrant labor.

Somalia's E-Visa System Breach Exposed At Least 35,000 Personal Data, US government says

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The United States raised concerns over Somalia's E-Visa System breach, potentially exposing the personal data of at least 35,000 people, including possibly thousands of U.S. citizens, according to a statement published by the US Embassy in Mogadishu's website.

Somalia President Meets Renowned Religious Scholar at Villa Somalia in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) – Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday met with prominent religious scholar and Quran reciter, Sheikh Abdirashid Sheikh Ali Sufi, in Mogadishu. The meeting further enhances the vital role of Somali Ulama in promoting national unity, guiding society…

UNHCR: Displaced civilians fleeing Sudan's Darfur, Kordofan regions navigate serious violations, deadly routes

GENEVA - A protection catastrophe in Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions is intensifying at an alarming pace as escalating violence drives thousands of families from their homes, many for the second or third time, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns.

Somalia hosts East African Kiswahili Commission, Reaffirms its Strategic Commitment and Use of Kiswahili

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia's Ministry of Information has on Wednesday hosted a high level delegation from the Eastern African Kiswahili Commission here in Mogadishu, in what many believe as a critical step in operationalizing Somalia's integration into the East African Community…

Sudan: IOM Chief Warns of Imminent Catastrophe as Displacement Surges in North Darfur

Geneva/Port Sudan, 11 November 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope warns that extreme insecurity and appalling human rights violations, including mass killings and ethnic and sexual violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, have triggered a dramatic surge…

Results of the II International Business Forum "Russia–Africa EXPO–2025": A Bridge to Fruitful Cooperation

The II International Business Forum and Exhibition "Russia–Africa EXPO–2025" successfully concluded in Moscow. For seven days, from October 15 to 21, the capital became the epicenter of dialogue and the largest business platform for deepening Russian-African partnership. Organized by the…

Gates Foundation Announces New Commitment for Smallholder Farmers on the Frontlines of Extreme Weather

Belém, Brazil (November 7, 2025) — The Gates Foundation today announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a warming world and protect hard-won gains against poverty.