Reports

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.

India Bans Highly Addictive Opioids Following Media Investigation

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – Indian authorities have banned the production and export of two addictive opioids after a BBC investigation exposed their role in fueling a public health crisis in West Africa.

How a $5 Million Extortion Scheme Sparked a Clash Among Powerful Allies of Somalia's President

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The Banadir Regional Court has initiated legal proceedings against Auditor General Ahmed Isse Gutale over allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and extortion, marking one of the most significant fraud cases in Somalia's history.

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.

Somalia Parliamentary Session Overdue Amid Impeachment Motion Against President and PM

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – Somalia's parliament has been unable to convene for over two weeks, as the scheduled resumption of its session has now passed without a clear start.