Somalia

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.

Two Local Businessmen Laid to Rest After Clan-Related Killing in Central Somalia

GALKAYO, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Two local businessmen who were shot and killed on Sunday in the town of Bur Saalax, located in the Mudug region, central Somalia, were laid to rest on Monday.

Ethiopian Consulate Official Abducted and Killed in Las Anod, Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – An official from the Ethiopian consulate in Garowe has been killed in Las Anod, the administrative capital of SSC-Khaatumo, according to local sources.

Somalia: South West State Repels Surprise Al-Shabaab Attack Near Baidoa

BAYDHABO, Somalia (KAAB TV / HORN OBSERVER) – A fierce battle erupted early Thursday between South West State forces and the militant group Al-Shabaab in Baay Burjeed, a village on the outskirts of Baidoa, the capital of Somalia's Bay region and the seat of South West State.

Puntland Forces Advance into Miiraale Valley in Third Phase of Anti-ISIS Operation

GAROWE, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Puntland forces involved in the counter-terrorism operation in the Cal Miskaad mountains entered the Miiraale Valley on Friday.

Global Recognition: SJS SG Abdalle Mumin among finalists for 2025 Allard Prize for International Integrity

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 17 April 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) proudly welcomes the announcement of the finalists for the 2025 Allard Prize for International Integrity—one of the world's most prestigious honors recognizing exceptional courage in the fight against corruption and the…

Al-Shabaab Captures Key Town of Aadan Yabaal in Middle Shabelle After Fierce Assault

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Al-Shabaab militants seized control of the strategic town of Aadan Yabaal in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday following a brief but intense clash on the outskirts of the town.

Somaliland Denies Negotiating with Somalia Over Prisoner Release from Las Anod

HARGEISA, Somaliland (KAAB TV) – The Somaliland government has stated that there have been no negotiations with the Federal Government of Somalia regarding the prisoners captured in Las Anod war by SSC-Khaatumo during the 2023 conflict.

UN: Surge in Displacement as Clashes and Drought Grip Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Continued fighting and worsening drought conditions have displaced more than 110,000 people across Somalia in recent weeks, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Wednesday.

SSC-Khaatumo Releases 25 Somaliland Prisoners of War

LAS ANOD, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The SSC-Khaatumo administration has released 25 prisoners of war who were captured during the 2023 conflict between SSC-Khaatumo forces and Somaliland.