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Mogadishu Mayor Detained in Cairo Over Forged Visa

MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – Egyptian immigration authorities briefly detained the Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, and three members of his office at Cairo Airport on Friday due to a forged visa used to enter the country.

Somalia: Mogadishu journalists' residence raided, one arrested after district official calls for attacks with machetes and sticks

MOGADISHU, Somalia 6 May, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the incitement to violence made this week by the Karaan District Commissioner, who called for attacks with "machetes and sticks" against a critical journalist. This dangerous rhetoric comes amid a rising…

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Alarming Escalation: Attacks on Journalists and Media in Somalia and Somaliland

MOGADISHU, Sonalia 3 May, 2025 – From January to April 2025, Somalia and Somaliland saw a sharp rise in attacks against journalists and media outlets. The safety of journalists remains a significant concern, especially in Mogadishu, which has become one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

Somali Government Bans Entry with Taiwanese Passport

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – The Somali government has banned the use of Taiwanese passports for entry into the country.

Kenyan MP Charles Ong'ondo Shot Dead in Nairobi in Brazen Evening Attack

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenyan Member of Parliament Hon. Charles Ong'ondo Were was shot dead on Wednesday evening in Nairobi in what police are describing as a targeted and premeditated attack.

Puntland and Somaliland Set to Exchange Prisoners in Landmark Agreement

GAROWE, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Puntland and Somaliland are expected to exchange prisoners on Wednesday as a sign to normalise their relations.

Trump's Aid Cut Strains Government and Civil Society in Somalia

GAROWE, Somalia (Kaab TV) — In the wake of recent U.S. aid cuts under former President Donald Trump's second administration, Puntland officials and civil society groups have begun discussions on how to bridge the funding gap and invest in local solutions, particularly in the health sector.

Russia's Putin Sends Trusted Envoy to Deliver Message to Somali President

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday, where he met with Somali government officials, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

WHO: GOARN marks 25 years of advancing global health emergency preparedness and response

The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), an initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks its 25th anniversary today. Since its inception in April 2000, the network has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies. By leveraging the expertise…

Sudan: Malnutrition Crisis in South Darfur: A dire situation for the most vulnerable

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has not only devastated health structures but has also severely compromised food security, leaving millions in danger, particularly in conflict-affected areas such as South Darfur. Among those enduring the most of this crisis are internally displaced persons (IDPs), many…