Politics

Top AU, UN and Somalia officials meet to discuss phase two of ATMIS troop drawdown

Mogadishu, Somalia – Senior officials of the African Union, the Federal Government of Somalia, and the United Nations held a consultative meeting to deliberate on the upcoming second phase of the troop drawdown by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) from Somalia.

Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia in Final Race to BRICS

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Reports have indicated that three African States - Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia - for the first time in history will ultimately join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) during its 15th summit at the Sandton Convention Centre on August 22 to 24 to be held in…

President Deni's Vision for Puntland's Future: Balancing Progress and Challenges

By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. President Said Abdulahi Deni spoke in Qardho city on Saturday, August 12, 2013, about the progress that the city has made since the election of the city council last year. At the end of his speech, the President took advantage of the opportunity to talk about the…

President Deni 's Hidden Agenda Unveiled: Undermining Democracy in Puntland.

By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. The politics of Puntland is at its lowest level now. Those who were elected to leadership are no longer talking about how they would save the livelihood of the people. Instead, they are busy making sure to defeat those who they see as a threat and talking about how…

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed unveils plans to secure port access by negotiation or by force

ADDIS ABABA (Horn Observer) In a momentous announcement, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that the Ethiopian government is leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of a crucial port for the country.

Somalia president to attend Russia-Africa Summit amidst rising challenges and uncertainty

BY: Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul MOGADISHU (Horn Observer) Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is gearing up to travel to St. Petersburg, Russia, to attend the forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit later this month.

Passengers stranded at Mogadishu Airport as President Hassan Sheikh charters plane

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Around 30 passengers, primarily from Jowhar, found themselves stranded at Aden Adde Airport this morning after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chartered the plane they were scheduled to board, which was parked at the airport.

Extortion and bribery engulf Somali gov't institutions, new report reveals

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A recent finding by local non-governmental organization Marqaati has shed light on the disturbingly low rate of complaints filed following instances of bribery and extortion within Somali government institutions.

Hiiraan Governor fired amid revenue dispute, impact on al-Shabaab war uncertain

BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – Amid an escalating dispute over administration and revenue collection in Beledweyne, Hiiraan Governor Ali Jeyte Osman has been dismissed from his position on Saturday.

South Africa Faces Deep-Seated Economic and Energy Crisis

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh South Africa, highly considered as an economic powerhouse, is in deep-seated crisis. Energy deficit has crippled industrial operations and supplies for domestic use has largely been reduced. Unemployment is rising and cost of living becomes unbearable across the country. Social…