Reports

Somalia: The Killer Who Was Also a Journalist — And the Method That Didn't Die With Him

On April 11, 2016, a firing squad at a police academy in Mogadishu killed Hassan Hanafi Hajji. He had been one of Somalia's most trusted radio voices. For nearly ten years, he used that trust to help al-Shabaab.

Somaliland Seeks International Partnerships as Government Highlights Progress in Peace, Development and Recognition

Nairobi – Kenya (Horn Observer) Somaliland's president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Cirro" has highlighted progress in peace-building, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and international diplomacy while calling for stronger partnerships with the international community in Nairobi, Kenya.

Somali Cabinet Approves Passport, Trade and Judicial Reforms

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia's Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Mogadishu, has approved several measures covering passports, trade and the judiciary.

Somalia's Conflicts Are Fueling Hunger More Than Drought

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) In recent years, drought and climate change have been widely recognized as the primary drivers of hunger in Somalia. However, the current situation suggests that armed conflict—whether stemming from clan disputes or insurgent violence—is increasingly becoming the…

EU Council Temporarily Restricts Visa Provisions for Somali Nationals - Statement

Brussels, (Horn Observer) — The Council of the European Union has decided to temporarily restrict certain visa provisions for Somali nationals, citing insufficient cooperation by Somalia on the readmission of its citizens who are staying irregularly within the European Union, according to a statement…

Opposition Alliance Unveils New Electoral Model Amid Somalia Election Dispute

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) — The Somalia Future Council, a coalition comprising the Puntland and Jubbaland administrations along with opposition political figures, has proposed a new transitional electoral model aimed at resolving the country's prolonged electoral impasse.

Somalia: Drought-Displaced Families in Baidoa Face Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Baidoa, Somalia – Families living in Beledul-Amiin IDP Camp in Baidoa, many of whom were displaced by the severe drought that devastated Somalia's Bay region, are now facing worsening humanitarian conditions marked by poverty, unemployment, inadequate shelter, poor sanitation, and limited access…

World Environment Day 2026: Somali journalists reporting the climate crisis while at the same time living through it

MOGADISHU, Somalia 5 June, 2026 – On World Environment Day 2026, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls on authorities in Somalia and Somaliland, as well as international partners, to support and protect environmental journalists and ensure access to information on climate change, environmental…

SODMA Distributes Food Aid to 2000 Families in Somalia's Diinsoor District

Onkod Radio – Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in collaboration with the South West Administration, has distributed food assistance to 2,000 families in the Diinsoor district.

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.