Terror Watch

Al-Shabaab storms UAE-trained soldiers' camp in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Once again Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, became the site of another terror attack on Friday night as Al-Shabaab overran a camp housing UAE-trained security forces in the Kaxda district.

Bombing kills 3 outside Salam Somali bank, Al-Shabaab takes credit despite tensions

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Mogadishu's Hamar Weyne district as a lone suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Salam Bank headquarters, resulting in at least three fatalities and numerous injuries.

Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for brazen daylight assassination of Mogadishu taxman

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – On Saturday, Hassan Ali Gagal, a highly regarded senior official in the Dharkenley district, fell victim to a daylight assassination in Mogadishu, as reported by witnesses and officials.

Somalia's NISA raids Hormuud Telecom, Salaam Bank amidst business related row

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a dramatic turn of events on Monday, Somali national intelligence (NISA) launched raids on the offices of Hormuud Telecom, the country's largest telecom provider, and its sister bank, Salam Somali Bank.

UN: Mortar attack kills UN guard in Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations in Somalia has issued a strong condemnation following a deadly mortar attack on the Aden Adde International Airport area, where the UN Compound is situated.

Somalia officials contradict on rescue for UN helicopter and 9 staff taken hostage by Al-Shabaab

CADAADO (HORN OBSERVER) - Contradictory information emerges regarding the ongoing rescue efforts for a UN helicopter and nine staff abducted by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia.

UN Helicopter, 9 staff captured by Al-Shabaab in Somalia: What we know so far

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations in Somalia confirmed that a UN-contracted helicopter, engaged in air medical evacuation, was captured by the Al-Qaeda-linked terror group Al-Shabaab on Wednesday.

Double IED attacks rock Mogadishu outskirts, leaving 3 dead; another blast hits city market

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a tragic turn of events, Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, witnessed a wave of deadly attacks in recent days.

Somali president travels to Eritrea a day after meeting Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Following a discreet meeting with an Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu on Sunday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a two-day state visit to Asmara, Eritrea, on Monday.

Protests and resignation roil Somaliland over Ethiopia Red Sea deal

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Over the weekend, protests erupted in Burco and Borama in Somaliland, reflecting mixed sentiments towards the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, in which Somaliland leased 20 kilometre of coast land to Addis Ababa.