Somalia: Amid criticism and setbacks, George Conway assumes as new UNSOM deputy
Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Mr. George Conway from Canada as the Deputy Special Representative for Somalia within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Additionally, Mr. Conway will hold…Corruption's sprint: The saga of Somalia's dubious athlete and its root cause
Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) In a stunning revelation that encapsulates the depths of corruption and nepotism plaguing Somalia, the nation's sports ministry is facing a public outcry after fielding a novice 100m sprinter, Nasra Abubakar Ali, in the World University Games in China this week.Unaccounted funds put Somali president and his ally under fire
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a stunning display of hypocrisy, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent statements about combating corruption within his government have come back to haunt him.Somali finance minister fired after suspending corrupt officials associated with the president
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has dismissed Finance Minister Dr. Elmi Mohamud Nur just two days after the minister suspended two officials linked to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.Puntland pulls out of Somalia's debt relief process, accuses Mogadishu of lack of transparency
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Puntland State, a crucial federal member state within Somalia's dysfunctional federal government, has called for a complete suspension of the debt relief process in the country, citing deep-rooted disagreements and lack of transparency in the ongoing procedure.Kenyan President Ruto unveils new digital ID system, criticizes predecessor's project
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenyan President William Ruto has made a significant announcement regarding a new digital identification system, while also expressing criticism towards the controversial Huduma Namba registration of persons initiative launched by his predecessor in 2019.Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio secures re-election in a tightly contested vote
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has secured re-election in a tightly contested presidential vote, as confirmed by the election commission.A notorious powerful Somali judge implicated in stealing more than $52k from public accounts
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A powerful judge Salah Ibrahim Dhiblawe, widely known as Salah Dheere, has been implicated in an alleged fraud case involving an unaccounted sum of $52,607 during his tenure as the chairman of the Banadir Appeals Court in Somalia in 2017.Somalia's Profitable charcoal trade benefits government and Al-Shabaab: Report
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The lucrative charcoal trade in Somalia serves as a significant source of revenue for both the government and the militant group Al-Shabaab, a new investigation report has revealed.Safety and Empowerment: Journalists in Somalia flourish with support from Canada
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Despite Somalia being one of the most perilous countries for journalists in Africa, Galkayo city was once known as the second deadliest place for media professionals in the country. But now this central Somalia city has emerged as a beacon of progress, witnessing a growing…- Popular
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