BREAKING: 19 Somali Lawmakers Barred from Federal Parliament Sessions

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — The Acting Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, who also serves as the Second Deputy Speaker...

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Somalia and Egypt Strengthen Military Ties as Troops to Join AU Mission in Somalia

CAIRO, (HAN) – Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, met in Cairo this week with Egypt’s Minister of Defense and Commander...

MSF describes Gaza’s aid system as a slaughter disguised as aid

Friday, June 27, 2025-HAN Source: Arab News

U.S. Renews Push for Influence in Africa’s Sahel as Power Struggle Intensifies

By Horn Africa News The geopolitical contest for Africa’s Sahel region—stretching across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—has entered...

M23 Sends Delegation to Doha for Limited Talks with DRC Government

By Horn Africa News GOMA – The rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) confirmed on Friday that it has...

Somali, Algerian Police Chiefs Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Algeria, Ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan (Yusuf Jeego), held a high-level...

Hiiraan State React Strongly to Remarks by Hamze Abdi Barre

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Residents of Hiiraan State have expressed strong reactions following controversial remarks made by Hamze Abdi Barre, stirring widespread debate...

EU Reacts to Rising Maritime Threats in the Horn of Africa

By HAN News DeskCAIRO — Egypt has deepened its military cooperation with Sudan’s national army (SAF) after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...

Somalia Set to Resume Voter Registration as Country Edges Closer to One-Person, One-Vote Elections

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INEBC) announced on Saturday that...

Turkey Says It Has Begun Establishing Satellite Launch Base in Somalia

By HAN News Desk ANKARA — The Turkish government has announced that it has begun work on a satellite...

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President Hassan Sheikh: Somalia faces “three-front war”

By HAN News Desk DOHA — Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has warned that the country is facing a...

Amhara Fano Militia Claims Major Gains as Ethiopia Faces Rising Internal Pressure

ADDIS ABABA , (HAN) – The Amhara Fano militia says it has captured new territories amid intensifying battles with federal forces, signaling...

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Targeted With Liquid During Public Event in Minnesota

By HAN News DeskMINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was attacked with an unknown liquid on Tuesday evening while addressing...

Tsunami threat over after large earthquakes hit Russia’s Pacific coast

By Horn Africa News The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) says there is no longer a danger of tsunami...

Renewed Fighting Erupts in Beled-Hawo Between Jubbaland and Federal Forces

By Horn Africa News Beled-Hawo — Intense fighting has once again broken out in the border town of Beled-Hawo,...

A Decade Later: Hawiye Elders Revisit Rejected Proposal Amid Khatumo State Recognition

By Horn Africa News Staff Mogadishu — As Somalia continues to navigate its complex federal transformation, senior Hawiye elders are revisiting a major political proposal they put forward in 2014—one...

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Ethiopian Militias Accused of Renewed Incursions in Sudan Border

Saturday, July 5, 2025 – HAN Khartoum – Ethiopian militias, reportedly backed by their national army, have launched fresh...

Somalia’s Cabinet Cancels All Security and Defense Agreements With UAE

By HAN NEWS DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia’s cabinet has annulled all security and defense cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns...

Somali Parliament Approves Farhan Mohamed Jimale as Member of National Human Rights Commission

MOGADISHU (HAN) — The Somali Federal Parliament on Saturday approved several nominees to the country’s Independent Human Rights Commission, including Farhan Mohamed...

Puntland Moves to Strip Former Speaker of Immunity Over Sanaag Secession Bid

Monday, July 7, 2025 Garowe – (Horn Africa News) – The Puntland regional parliament is preparing to vote on...

Kenya and Senegal Sign Visa-Free Travel Agreement to Boost African Unity

NAIROBI, (HAN) – President William Ruto of Kenya has announced the establishment of a visa-free travel arrangement between Kenya and Senegal, allowing...

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2026 Candidate Hashi Says Good Governance Essential for Somalia’s Progress

By HAN News Desk NAIROBI — Somali presidential candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi Hashi has said that Somalia could move towards...

Somalia Endorses National Plan to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somalia’s Ministers of Defense and Internal Security on Monday jointly attended a high-level meeting where the Federal Government formally endorsed...

Somali Minister of Family Affairs Holds High-Level Meeting with Qatari Counterpart in Doha

DOHA, (HAN) – The Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hon. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held an...

Somali: Major Victory for Ma’awisley and Military Forces as Al-Shabaab Leaders killed

Beledweyne, Somalia – In a significant step forward for Somalia’s security and stability, government...

US Reaffirms Support for Somalia’s Unity, Rules Out Recognition of Somaliland

By Horn Africa News WASHINGTON – The United States has reiterated its firm position on Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,...

Saudi Arabia Strongly Reacts to Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Centers

Sunday, June 22, 2025 – (HAN) Riyadh: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of...

Mogadishu Residents to Vote Directly for Leaders for First Time in 57 Years

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Residents of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, are set to go to polling stations on Thursday,...

Turkey Deepens Strategic Presence in Somalia as Political and Economic Ties Strengthen

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – Turkey is significantly boosting its political, security, and economic influence in Somalia, as officially...

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 on...