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Somalia: Hassan Kobac Foundation Provides Life-Saving Water and Food Assistance to Drought-Stricken Communities in Hiiraan

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) In the face of one of the most severe droughts in recent history, the Hassan Kobac Foundation (HKF) has emerged as a beacon of hope, delivering emergency water trucking assistance and food rations to thousands of families in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia.

U.S. Forces Conduct Significant Kinetic Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

(Press release) In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against multiple ISIS-Somalia targets on March 29, 2025.

Somali police arrest journalists, disperse women protesting against sexual violence

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer)– The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the unlawful arrest of five journalists in Mogadishu and the confiscation of their equipment on Friday, 28 March, as they were covering a women's protest demanding accountability for two Somali girls who…

Mr. James Swan of the United States - Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of James Swan of the United States as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS). The Secretary-General expresses his gratitude to Mr. Swan…

Intensified Crackdown on Journalists: Somali police raid home of SJS Secretary of Information Mohamed Bulbul in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia 27 March, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is extremely concerned about the police raid on the residence of SJS Secretary of Information and Human Rights, Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul, on Wednesday, 26 March.

825,000 children trapped as conflict rages in Sudan's Al Fasher and Zamzam internally displaced camp

PORT SUDAN/NEW YORK – 26 March 2025 – Grave violations against children have surged across Sudan's Darfur states since the start of the year, with 110 violations verified in North Darfur alone and a staggering 83 per cent increase in child casualties in Sudan compared to the first quarter of…

After surviving Al-Shabaab attack, journalist Ibrahim Mayow abducted by Somali police

MOGADISHU, Somalia – 25 March, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses deep concern over the abduction of journalist Ibrahim Mohamed Mayow, who was kidnapped in Afgooye, about 30km from Mogadishu, on Monday 24 March, while reporting from the town.

Three Years On: Plotters of Somali Woman Politician Amino Mohamed Abdi's Assassination Remain Uninvestigated

Her phone rang. MP Amino Mohamed Abdi sat on the sofa in front of me. Though I sensed the weight of the news she had just received, her expression remained unchanged.

Baraarug Podcast 9: Islamic Teachings on Civic Rights

Welcome to Baraarug Podcast, where we explore critical discussions on rights, governance, and social justice. In this ninth episode, we delve into Islamic Teachings on Civic Rights, examining what Islam teaches about human rights, justice, and social responsibilities. Our distinguished guests today…

Somalia launches first nationwide Instant Payment System powered by BPC

Mogadishu, 24 March 2025: The Somalia Payment Switch (SPS1) has successfully launched the country's first ever Instant Payment System with QR payments support powered by BPC's next generation SmartVista platform, a global leader in payment solutions2. Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia…