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Mogadishu Insecurity: NISA attack on military officer's house sparks deadly confrontation

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The simmering tensions in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, erupted into a violent clash as members of the national intelligence and security agency (NISA) launched a raid on a residence of a military officer in the Boondehere district, resulting in a tragic loss…

Hormuud Telecom confirms 6 employees killed in bomb blast near Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The peaceful Sunday afternoon in Mogadishu was shattered by a tragic incident as Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's leading telecommunications provider, confirmed the deaths of six of its employees in a targeted mine explosion.

Burkina Faso's media regulator suspends BBC Africa and Voice of America

DAKAR – The Burkinabe authorities should immediately lift the suspension of BBC Africa and Voice of America, and reverse the directive seeking to control local outlets' coverage, said the Committee to Protect Journalists on Friday.

Night of Terror: Mortar shelling and bomb blasts rock Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - At least five people were injured as mortar shells rained down on various districts of Mogadishu, plunging the Somali capital into a night of terror on Saturday.

Bomb blast kills several at Mogadishu outskirts, another bomb went off in the city

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least four people including at least three young children were killed after a bomb blast in the Ceelasha Biyaha, on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Saturday.

Al-Shabaab seizes control of towns in Middle Shabelle, posing security threat to Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Al-Shabaab militants have taken control of key towns within the Mahaday district of the Middle Shabelle region following the withdrawal of government forces.

Somaliland frees female singer jailed for 'critical' rap song

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – In a significant development for freedom of expression, Somaliland authorities have released Ugbaad Mohamud Abdi, a female singer, after nearly a week in detention for a rap song deemed critical by authorities.

U.S calls for immediate halt of violence in El Fasher, as RSF encircles city

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) - Amid escalating tensions and the looming threat of violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, the United States has issued a fervent appeal for all armed forces in Sudan to cease attacks immediately.

Somalia admits diversion of US-trained forces' rations; president's family implicated

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - The Somali government has late on Thursday confirmed the diversion of rations meant for the US-trained Danab forces, revealing a concerning breach within its own ranks.

Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled at Indian Embassy in Kenya: Somali Patients Exploited

Nairobi, Kenya (Horn Observer) In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are accused of exploiting vulnerable Somali patients seeking medical treatment in India by significantly…