Djibouti

Somaliland President Irro Addresses Parliament: Focuses on National Recovery, International Recognition, and Security Reform

HARGEISA, Somaliland (Kaab TV) – President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro, delivered his annual speech to the joint session of the Somaliland Parliament on Sunday, April 20, focusing on key issues related to domestic affairs, security, foreign relations, and the status of talks with Somalia.

Turkish Airlines Flight Diverted After Mortar Attack on Mogadishu Airport

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Mogadishu was forced to divert to Djibouti on Sunday after Al-Shabaab militants launched a mortar attack targeting Aden Adde International Airport in Somalia's capital.

Somalia: African Union Chairperson visits Mogadishu, promises support despite financial constraints

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf arrived in Mogadishu for a two day working visit and met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Discussion of the leaders focused combatting terrorism.

Internet Society's 2025 Internet Development Conference Calls for Policy Changes to Advance Africa's Digital Future

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 19, 2025/ -- Following the conclusion of the Internet Society's 2025 Internet Development Conference, key stakeholders are calling for policy action to address critical challenges and opportunities for Internet development across Africa.

With Trump's Somaliland Recognition on the Table, Turkey Ramps Up Hargeisa Engagement

HARGEISA, Somaliland (HORN OBSERVER) – Turkey's Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, has embarked on a two-day visit to Somaliland, where he met with officials in Hargeisa to discuss development support, strengthen bilateral ties, and potentially mediate in the stalled Somalia-Somaliland talks.

IGAD Executive Secretary Congratulates H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on Election as AU Commission Chair - statement

February 15, 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, extends his warm congratulations to H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of the Republic of Djibouti on his election as the Chairperson of the African Union…

African Union elects Djibouti's Mahamoud Ali Youssouf as its Chair

ADDIS ABABA (Horn Observer) – Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission securing 33 votes in the final round., after his rival Kenya's Raila Odinga withdrew from the race.

Looming crisis on Horn of Africa over Red Sea amid Egypt's involvement, Prospects for peace attainable

Sabre-rattling by Egypt in Somalia and Ethiopia's offensive statements against Somalia's sovereignty are burying the hope to defuse the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia, which might also lead to geopolitical crisis, however immediate intervention for peace is vital.

UNESCO Recognizes Xeer Ciise as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Celebrating Somali-Issa Traditions

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognized Xeer Ciise, the customary law system of the Somali-Issa communities in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia, as part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural…

Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro Declared Winner of Somaliland Presidential Election

HARGEISA, Somaliland (HORN OBSERVER) – The Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Somaliland, Muse Yusuf Hassan, announced the official results of the presidential and party elections this morning.