Reports

Scandal Erupts as Somalia Sends Fraudulent Delegation to ILO Conference

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's Minister of Labour, Yusuf Mohamed Aden, is under intense scrutiny following revelations of a human trafficking network that has infiltrated government institutions and exploits international platforms to smuggle individuals to Europe.

Over 2,000 Families in Mogadishu Face Forced Eviction by Armed Police Linked to Ex-Al-Shabaab Militia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Armed police units led by Mogadishu's Galbeed Police Station Commander, Yasin Ganey, launched a dawn raid on Saturday targeting a displaced community living in the former Pharmaceutical Factory (Ex-Warshadda Daawada) along the Afgooye-Mogadishu road.

Switzerland a Prime Target for Somalia's Human Trafficking Network Exploiting ILO Credentials

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) - Corrupt Somali officials and Mogadishu-based travel agencies are exploiting international labor forums to traffic individuals into Europe, using falsified government roles and diplomatic passports.

Clan Deals and Terror: Hassan Sheikh's Gamble With Al-Shabaab in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) — Secret negotiations have been ongoing since early May between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and senior Al-Shabaab figures from the Hawiye clan, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Ardaa: How Puntland's Youth and Women Are Paving the Way for Democracy

GAROWE, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Last week, Kaab TV aired another powerful episode of its flagship program Ardaa, a platform focused on exploring Somalia's path toward democratic transformation and how these efforts can be localized and sustained at the grassroots level.

Somali Women Handball Players Dream Big Despite Militant Threats

In Somalia, women in sports is neither ordinary nor simple. Female athletes face societal pressure, extremist threats, and severe underfunding.

Somali Bantu General Sheegow Dies in Custody, Reigniting Debate Over Historical Marginalization

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – On Friday, Somalia's Bantu community laid to rest their military commander, General Sheegow Ahmed Ali, who died under suspicious circumstances after spending 20 months in detention in Mogadishu.

The Transformative Impact of Kobac General Trading Company and Hassan Kobac Foundation: A Legacy of Excellence and Humanitarian Commitment in Somalia

In a nation striving for economic resurgence and social transformation, two institutions have emerged as pillars of progress; Kobac General Trading Company and the Hassan Kobac Foundation. These entities, driven by a shared commitment to ethical business practices and humanitarian relief, have earned…

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.

KENYA: Nairobi's Real Estate Sector is Being Exploited by Terror Financiers

REPORTING BY TOUCHLINE NEWS - Recent developments both within and outside Kenya are huge indicators that the country is still susceptible to the dangerous Al- Shabaab terrorist group.