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A Prison with dangerous inmates in Somalia's Puntland is attacked

Galkacyo, Somalia - Armed militia forces have reportedly attacked the central prison in Galkayo, Puntland, where individuals convicted of serious offenses are being held, Somalia's Kaabtv reported

IGAD Executive Secretary Commends the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya for Approving the IGAD Treaty

Djibouti, – The Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) extends its appreciation to the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya following its formal approval of the IGAD Treaty.

Lack of Local Innovation and Skills Linked to Youth and Women Unemployment in Somalia

KISMAYO (Baraarug) – In Kismaayo, a recent public debate organized by the Baraarug Forum initiative has shed light on the challenges facing local innovation and creativity in Somalia.

TV Technician Shot Dead in Mogadishu, Police Arrest Suspect

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – A Somali television technician was shot and killed on Sunday morning in Mogadishu's Hodan district while heading to work, police and colleagues said.

Vote for Food: Mogadishu IDP Women Speak Out on Forced Registration by Disputed Electoral Commission

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Women and teenagers living in displacement camps around Mogadishu say they are being terrorized and coerced by individuals claiming to represent Somalia's so-called Independent Electoral Commission in an effort to forcefully register them for a controversial…

Climate Impact Deepens in Somalia with Deadly Flooding and Displacement

GAROWE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – At least 17 people have died across Somalia due to flash flooding caused by seasonal Gu rains (April–June), which began in mid-April and have since inundated southern and central parts of the country, according to authorities and humanitarian agencies.

Fear of Defeat: Why Somalia's Government Is Targeting the Opposition with Foreign Agenda Claims

MOGADISHU, Somalia — When governments fear political defeat, they don't pursue reform—they deflect.

15 journalists arrested in two days amid crackdown on media covering public opinion and political tensions in Somalia's capital,Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia 24 May, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the recent wave of arrests, threats, and intimidation targeting journalists in Mogadishu. Over the past 48 hours, SJS has recorded a disturbing spike of 15 arbitrary detentions, equipment confiscation, and obstruction…

Somalia's Press Freedom Groups Call for Accountability and Protection During Meeting with Diplomatic Community

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Press freedom organizations convened today [Tuesday] in Mogadishu with members of the international diplomatic community to raise urgent concerns about the worsening state of freedom of expression in Somalia.