Horn Observer Staff Reporter

AUSSOM, Somali Forces Conduct Joint Security Patrol in Barawe

Barawe, Somalia — Troops from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) carried out a joint security patrol in Barawe Sub-Sector on Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security, reassure residents and sustain recent…

Somalia Takes Part in Landmark Arab Dialogue on Aging and Social Protection

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia delegation from Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs led by Dr. Mina Hassan Mohamed and accompanied by Yasir Ahmed Abdalla, participated in the Arab High-Level Conference on the Implementation of the Strategy for the Elderly, held in Tripoli, Somali officials…

Somalia and Spain Sign Agreement to Deepen Diplomatic and Economic Ties

Somalia and Spain have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on political dialogue, security cooperation, and economic engagement, Somalia's state media reported.

AU: A Seasoned Leader Takes on a Critical Peace Mission

In a significant step toward strengthening stability in a geopolitically sensitive region, the African Union has appointed Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, African Union said in a statement.

Vantaa Fire Victims Honored in One of Finland's Largest Muslim Funerals as Muslim Community Grief in Unity

Vantaa, Finland (SSMV) A large number of Muslim community members gathered here in Vantaa on Wednesday to attend the funeral of a Somali family of five — a father, a mother, and their three children — in what has been described as one of the largest Muslim funerals in Finland in recent years –…

From Recovery to Representation: Somalia Takes Its Seat at East Africa's Table

Arusha, Tanzania (Horn Observer) In the bustling city of Arusha, where regional ambitions often take shape, a quiet but historic moment unfolded.

NISA, International Partners Strike Militant Targets Killing at least 22 Militants in Central Somalia regions of Hiran and Mudug

Mogadishu — Forces from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working alongside international partners, conducted coordinated security operations in the Hiran and Mudug regions that resulted in the deaths of more than 22 militants accused of planning attacks against the Somali public.

Somalia Seals Strategic Minerals Cooperation Deal with U.S. State of West Virginia

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. state of West Virginia aimed at strengthening cooperation in the exploration and development of critical mineral resources in Somalia, Officials said.

Somalia's President Signs the Amended Constitution, Ending Provisional Framework

Mogadishu, Somalia – (Horn Observer)— Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Sunday signed the amended constitution into law, formally ending more than a decade of governance under a provisional constitutional framework, according to an announcement from Villa Somalia.

Somalia Hosts Women's Business Fair to Mark International Women's Day

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia marked International Women's Day with the opening of the Somali Women's Business Fair in Mogadishu, an event aimed at promoting women's entrepreneurship and supporting vulnerable women through health and economic initiatives.