Puntland’s Deni Blocks Cirro’s Plan for Sanaag Troop Deployment

By HAN News DeskGAROWE — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has reportedly dealt a political setback to Somaliland President Abdirahman “Cirro” Mohamed...

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Somali Elite Forces Conduct Joint Mine-Clearing Operation with Jubbaland Security Units in Kismayo

KISMAYO, (HAN) – Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with Jubbaland Darawiish forces, carried out a joint security operation on...

Preliminary Agreement Reached Between Somali Government and Jubaland

Source: Insidesomalia MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubbaland President Ahmed Madoobe have reportedly reached...

Egypt’s foreign minister says Ethiopia’s Nile dam policy is ‘destabilising

Source: Daily News Egypt CARIO, (HAN) - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday accused Ethiopia of “endangering the...

Military Officer Declares: “Ethiopia Should Obtain Access to the Red Sea”

By Horn Africa News ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has reaffirmed its determination to secure direct access to the Red...

South Sudan Opens Trial Against Former VP Riek Machar for Treason and War Crimes

JUBA, (HAN) – South Sudan has launched a high-profile trial against its former Vice President, Riek Machar, accusing him of serious crimes...

Somalia’s Deputy PM Highlights Security and Reform Gains at AU–EU Summit in Angola

By HAN News DeskLUANDA — Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, has taken part in the opening of the African Union–European...

Mogadishu, Moscow Eye Deeper Cooperation After High-Level Meeting

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has met Russia’s ambassador to Somalia, Mikhail...

African experts laud China’s role in propelling Africa’s right to development

Republished by Horn Africa News Source: Xinhua ADDIS ABABA — African experts have praised China’s role...

Uganda Plans $608 Million Borrowing to Boost Infrastructure Development

By HAN News Desk KAMPALA — Uganda is set to borrow $608 million from international lenders to finance major...

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Somali Political Analyst Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Sabotaging Opposition Dialogue

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – Prominent Somali political analyst and, Mohamed Hadir Nur, has accused President Hassan Sheikh...

Kenya Defends Security Measures Amid Violent Protests

Saturday, June 28? 2025 Kenya Defends Security Measures Amid Violent...

President Sisi Invites Hassan as Somalia Faces Pressure from Egypt and Ethiopi

Sunday, July 6, 2025 Mogadishu (Horn Africa News) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is facing growing pressure from...

China’s Foreign Minister to Visit Somalia Amid Regional Political Tensions

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to arrive in Mogadishu for an official visit next Friday,...

President Hassan Welcomes Somalia’s Regaining of Full Control Over Its National Human Rights Responsibilities

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed the decision granting Somalia full authority to independently manage, oversee, and report...

Yusuf Dabageed Bids Farewell to Recovered Ma’awisley Fighters Returning to Hiiraan Region

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU – The Vice President of the disputed Hirshabelle State, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (commonly known as Yusuf Dabageed), on Sunday bid farewell at Aden Adde International...

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Deployment of Egyptian Troops to Somalia Delayed Amid AU Financial and Logistical Challenges

Saturday, July 5, 2025 — HAN The deployment of Egyptian troops to Somalia as part of the African Union’s...

President Hassan Sheikh Hails Immigration Reforms

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has commended the achievements of the National Immigration...

Somali Opposition Parties Withdraw from Government Election Consultations

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Three political associations in Somalia — Xaqsoor, Dhulka, and Samadoon — have announced their withdrawal from the ongoing electoral...

Somalia’s Minister of Interior Opens High-Level Meeting on Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Monday, June 30, 2025 — HAN Mogadishu– The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of the Federal Government...

Puntland Accuses Federal Government of Smuggling Weapons into Mudug Region

By Horn Africa News Galkayo – The Governor of Mudug region, Faysal Sheikh Ali Jifo-Jabsade, has strongly condemned what...

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Tunisia defeats Uganda 3-1 in AFCON 2025 Group C opener

By HAN News Desk RABAT — Tunisia began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a confident 3-1...

Historic Parliamentary Leadership Election Set for Lasanod

By Horn Africa News Lasanod– The town of Lasanod is set to host the highly anticipated election for the leadership...

President Hassan Sheikh and Opposition Leaders Set to Meet in Mogadishu This Week

Saturday, June 21, 2025Mogadishu-(HAN)-Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to hold a closed-door meeting in Mogadishu this week with key opposition...

Somalia Cracks Down on Terror Financing and Money Laundering

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – Somalia’s Office of the Attorney General has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing...

Leaders of Qatar and Saudi Arabia Congratulate Somalia on Independence Day

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – HAN Doha/Riyadh – On the joyous...

Somalia’s First Ambassador to Vietnam Officially Accredited

By HAN News Desk HANOI — Vietnam’s President, Lương Cường, has officially received the credentials of Somalia’s Ambassador Hodan Osman,...

Somali Opposition Rejects Constitutional Amendments, President Hassan Says in Dhusamareb Speech

By Horn Africa News DHUSAMAREB – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, speaking at a ceremony in Dhusamareb, the capital of...

Humanitarian crisis deepens amid funding gap in Somalia

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — The political shifts are unfolding against the backdrop of a worsening humanitarian emergency. According to...

Ghana Deploys Military Engineers to Assist Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

By HAN News DeskACCRA — Ghana has deployed 53 military personnel to Jamaica to aid in post-hurricane recovery, including eight officers and 45...