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Two years on: The unsolved assassination of Amina Mohamed Abdi

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Today marks the solemn commemoration of the second anniversary of the tragic assassination of Amina Mohamed Abdi, a revered Somali woman politician whose life was cut short in a cowardly act of violence on March 23, 2022, while she campaigned for re-election to…

Al-Shabaab militants storm Baar Sanguuni military base near Kismayo

KISMAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Jubbaland security officials have disclosed harrowing details of an audacious assault by Al-Shabaab militants on a military base located just outside Kismayo city on Thursday.

Former Somali President Sharif warns Hassan Sheikh highlighting three main concerns

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has issued a warning to Hassan Sheikh, highlighting three main concerns.

More than 30 killed, 17 including children injured in a Turkish drone strike in Somalia

MOGADISHU – The death toll from what families claim to be a Turkish drone strike in Baqdaad village, Lower Shabelle, Somalia, has now climbed to over 30, with more than 17 others sustaining injuries, including women and children.

Ethiopian security says terror plot in Addis Ababa foiled, 50 arrested

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopian officials have announced the apprehension of 50 individuals suspected of being members of a clandestine group plotting terror and violence in Addis Ababa, the capital, and its surrounding areas.

Somali pirates deploy anti-aircraft weapons onto hijacked ship, ready for fierce resistance - source

GALKAYO (KAAB TV) – Reports from a security source revealed that Somali pirates have taken further measures to fortify their position aboard the Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah, currently under their control off the Somali coast.

SJS condemns hijacking of Somali Press Council formation process by NISA and Ministry of Information officials

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the hijacking of the Somali Press Council formation process by officials from the National Intelligence (NISA) and Ministry of Information, and opposes the unconstitutional announcement made on March 14 by the Office of…

Somali women MPs rally against opposition to women's participation in politics

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a press conference joined by local women activists on Monday, Somali women Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed their frustration and lack of political will to include a 30% women quota in the constitutional amendments amidst a heated debate over the Somali Provisional…

Turkish airstrike kills 20 civilians including children in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – At least 20 civilians, including women and children, were tragically killed in a Turkish drone strike on Baqdaad village in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Monday night, according to distraught residents.

Al-Shabaab seizes control of towns and villages abandoned by Somali army, militia

Mogadishu - The terror group Al-Shabaab has seized control of towns and villages previously occupied by the Somali army and allied militia groups in central regions of Mudug and Galgaduud.