Reports

Somalia rejects Kenyan media claim of NISA's role with al-Shabaab

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia has noted with serious concern the spreading of false and misleading information regarding Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) published by The Star (Kenya) and Standard media (Kenya).

Al-Shabaab carries out first public execution since Covid-19 hit Somalia

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Al-Shabaab militant group on Wednesday executed six young men over allegations of espionage in Jamame town in the southern Somalia region of Lower Jubba, the group's propaganda media and security observers confirmed.

Somalia: Elman FC boss resigns but will involve as sports fan

LONDON (Horn Observer) Chairman of Elman Football Club, Abdirizak Farah Omar (Goroje) has today stepped aside as the club's boss after two years in office.

Two Covid-19 patients in critical condition as Somalia Health Minister briefs the nation

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Somali Minister of Health, Fowsiya Abikar Nur has said two Covid-19 patients receiving medical attention at the De-Martini Health Facility in Mogadishu are in a critical state and as a result would need further medical care to save their lives as the country records 21 cases…

Public outcry as Somalia Information Ministry's advert seen as insult on women

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) A job advert by Somalia Information Ministry on Friday enticed a public outcry after the advert contained a criteria regarded as insult and discrimination against Somali women journalists seeking employment in the state media.

Somalia marks International Women's Day

Mogadishu, 10 March 2020 – Women across Somalia on Sunday joined the rest of the world to mark the International Women's Day, during which they highlighted the role of women in the advancement of peace and stability in Africa.

Fighting in Somalia's border town of Belet-Hawo displaces hundreds of families

BAARDHEERE, Somalia (Horn Observer) Hundreds of families have displaced their homes after fighting between forces loyal to federal government of Somalia and militias loyal to Abdikarin Janan, a fugitive wanted for war crimes by Somalia's government, witnesses said.

Somali TV journalist briefly arrested in SW Somalia over critical Facebook post

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 11 February, 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the brief detention of journalist Hussein Ali Gesey, a correspondent for the privately-owned independent Five Somali TV, by South West State authorities in Burhakaba town of Bay region on Tuesday 11 February, 2020…

Somalia: AMISOM Ugandan troops mark 'Tarehe Sita'

Mogadishu – Ugandan troops under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Mogadishu, have carried out a community sanitation exercise and free medical camp to commemorate the Armed Force's Day.

Amb. Dahir Geelle to run for Somalia presidential election in 2020/2021

Johannesburg , South Africa (Horn Observer) former minister of information Amb. Dahir Mohamoud Geelle announced his presidential candidacy in the upcoming elections in Somalia set to take place in 2020/2021.