Horn Observer is an independent, non-for-profit and voluntary news portal covering the Horn of Africa and the world, focusing on Somalia.
Horn Observer is run by a dedicated and professional team of Somali and African Journalists. Launched in August 2015 to offer credible and trusted source of information to its audience, as it strives to bring quality news and ethically accepted reporting to bring balance.
Through our reporters and contributors, we aim to provide our audience ethically accepted in-depth news, and analysis in Somalia and around the Horn as they happen and by breaking news stories.
Headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia, the portal felt slow in reporting the Horn of Africa with the aim of uncovering the unreported news stories, amid terrorism, droughts, unemployment, low human rights and press freedom engulfed the region.
In addition, especial consideration will be given promoting peace, humanitarian reporting, Human Rights, terrorism and social cohesion.
In line with our Editorial and professional ethics, we are committed to publishing truth, respect individual privacy, culture and social values. Similarly, we negate to promote any sort of violence or intolerance.
Horn Observer has embarked a historic journey, where its managements falls under Onkod Media Network, registered Media Network in Somalia, starting on March 2026, where they will serve the public through Ethically accepted standards.
Horn Observer has embarked on a historic new journey, with its management now operating under Onkod Media Network, a registered media network in Somalia, effective from March 2026.
Under this new management structure, Horn Observer is committed to serving the public through ethical, professional, accurate, and responsible journalism. The platform will strive to uphold accepted journalistic standards while providing credible and timely information to its audiences.
This new chapter represents an important step in strengthening Horn Observer's role as a trusted media platform. Through responsible reporting, public-interest journalism, and respect for professional ethics, Horn Observer aims to contribute positively to informed public discourse and the development of Somalia's media landscape.
As it moves forward under Onkod Media Network, Horn Observer remains committed to independent, fair, balanced, and accountable reporting, while maintaining respect for the dignity, rights, and diverse perspectives of the communities it serves.
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