Horn Observer

Somalia Moves Closer to Launching MICS7 Main Survey Following National Planning Meeting

MOGADISHU — The Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) convened a coordination meeting in Mogadishu to review preparations for the implementation of the MICS7 Somalia Main Survey.

EU Council Temporarily Restricts Visa Provisions for Somali Nationals - Statement

Brussels, (Horn Observer) — The Council of the European Union has decided to temporarily restrict certain visa provisions for Somali nationals, citing insufficient cooperation by Somalia on the readmission of its citizens who are staying irregularly within the European Union, according to a statement…

UN OCHA: DR Congo: Why aid isn't reaching people

By Francis Mweze

Opposition Alliance Unveils New Electoral Model Amid Somalia Election Dispute

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) — The Somalia Future Council, a coalition comprising the Puntland and Jubbaland administrations along with opposition political figures, has proposed a new transitional electoral model aimed at resolving the country's prolonged electoral impasse.

Op-ED: Somaliland's 35thAnniversary will be celebrated under the theme "Recognition and Resilience"

This week, on Monday, 18th May, marks 35 years since Somaliland regained its sovereignty from Somalia on 18th May 1991.

Somalia Strengthens Climate Action with Tree Planting Campaign in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The Banadir Regional Administration, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Somalia, held a tree planting event at Hamar Municipal Hall in Mogadishu to mark the conclusion of National Tree Planting Week, officials said.

Somalia Advances Digital Transformation with Unified Government Services Initiative, officials say

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia is emerging as a digital leader in Africa, with the Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, announcing significant progress in modernizing government services at the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) 2026 Conference - An event that brought together government…

Arab Parliament Backs Somalia and Yemen, Opposes Foreign Interference

Cairo — The Arab Parliament has affirmed that it will pursue regional and international political measures to support the security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia and Yemen, while emphatically rejecting any foreign interference in the internal affairs of either country,…

Somalia Secures Major Victory after Winning 3-0 Against Rwanda during the CECAFA U17 Championship

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Horn Observer) Somalia recorded a major victory , after defeating Rwanda 3-0 during CECAFA U17 Championship held at Abebe Bikila Stadium at the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a move which led controversy among Rwandans.

Handguns provided by Turkey to Somali government are traded on open arms market in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Turkish provided handguns to the Federal Government of Somalia are traded in the arms market in Mogadishu amid a serious scandal related to the leaked weapons sold in the open market, Kaab TV reports.