Russia’s Putin, Iran’s Pezeshkian Discuss Middle East Tensions After Israeli and U.S. Attacks

By HAN News DeskMOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss escalating tensions...

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Puntland Officially Rejects Recognition of SSC-Khatumo as Separate Entity

By: Horn Africa News Garowe — The Puntland State of Somalia has reiterated its commitment to unity and constitutional...

Puntland President Firdhiye Calls for Unity After Contentious Election

Lasanod – Puntland President Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali, widely known as Firdhiye, on Friday urged political leaders and citizens to rise above partisan...

Somalia and Turkey Approve Labor Cooperation Agreement to Tackle Youth Unemployment

Mogadishu – In a significant move to combat youth unemployment and boost economic development, the Federal Government of...

Somali Government Deploys Largest Troop Force to Retake Aadan Yabaal from Al-Shabaab

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia has deployed its largest-ever military force in preparation...

Tensions Rise as Talks Between Jubbaland and Federal Government Collaps

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Political tensions between Somalia’s Federal Government and the Jubbaland regional administration have escalated once again following the collapse of...

Al-Shabaab Car Bomb Facility Destroyed in Airstrike

Sunday, June 22, 2023-(HAN) Mogadishu – A statement released by the Somali government and broadcast on the state-run television...

Somali Second Deputy Prime Minister Registers for Voter Card in Hodan District

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – HAN News Mogadishu – The Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Somalia,...

UK Issues Travel Warning for Somalia Over Security Concerns

London – The United Kingdom has updated its official travel advice, placing Somalia among 31 countries under a strict “Do Not Travel”...

Kenya Officially Abolishes Visa Requirements for Nigeria and All African Countries

By Horn Africa News Staff Nairobi— In a historic move aimed at deepening African unity and promoting intra-continental trade...

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Somali FM: Only Federal Government Can Sign Deals

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has issued a strong warning against any military, intelligence, security, political or economic agreements...

Red Sea Access Dispute Fuels Fresh Tensions in Horn of Africa

By HAN News Desk ADDIS ABABA — Tensions across the Horn of Africa are rising sharply as shifting alliances,...

RSF Attacks Drive Hundreds of Children from Al-Fasher, Sudan

By HAN News Desk AL-FASHER — At least 750 children have fled the city of Al-Fasher in western Sudan...

President Erdogan Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK, (HAN) – Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a strong message at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for accountability...

Cases of Infectious Diseases in Somalia Double in 3 Months as Aid Cuts Bite, with Children Under Five Hit Hardest

Republished by Horn Africa News Source: Save The Children MOGADISHU, (July 24, 2025) –  The combined number...

Somaliland Arrest Singer Abdirisak Anshah in Hargeisa

By Horn Africa News HARGEISA – Authorities in Hargeisa have arrested popular Somali singer Abdirisak Anshah, who recently returned from trips to Mogadishu and Lasanod.

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AFRICOM Chief Hails Puntland, Danab in Terror Fight

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU — The Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has lauded Puntland’s security forces for...

Minnesota Somalis Face ICE Enforcement Following Trump Remarks

By HAN News Desk MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. immigration authorities have begun targeted enforcement operations against Somali immigrants in the...

Foreign Minister Abdi Ali Urges Stronger Coordination as Drought Strains Communities

By HAN News DeskMogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, has called for enhanced national coordination and...

Ethiopia Shuts DW Offices Over Tigray Reports

By HAN News Desk ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia has reportedly closed multiple offices of Deutsche Welle (DW) across the...

Somali Army Confirms Killing of Top Al-Shabaab Commanders

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – In a decisive blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group, the Somali National Army...

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Somalia, Kenya 2025–26 Budgets Highlight Major Security Spending Gap

Monday, June 23, 2025 – HAN Nairobi/Mogadishu:The newly released national budgets for Kenya and Somalia for the 2025/26 fiscal year...

Fierce Fighting Erupts Near Mahad Town as Somali Forces Clash with Al-Shabaab

By Horn Africa News Mahas – Intense fighting is currently underway on the outskirts of Mahas district in central...

Somalia President Arrives in Doha for Arab-Islamic Summit

Doha, (HAN) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia arrived in Doha on Sunday evening to participate in the...

Former Turkish PM Warns Somaliland Recognition Threatens Stability

By HAN News DeskISTANBUL — Former Turkish Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has sharply criticized Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland, warning...

At Least 16 Killed, 400 Injured in Violent Protests Across Kenya

Thursday, June 26, 2025 — HAN News Nairobi, Kenya – At...

Somali Deputy PM Attends Global Summit on Combating Hunger and Poverty in Qatar

By HAN News Desk DOHA – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama has participated in the inaugural Global Alliance...

Former Somali Foreign Minister Rebukes Defence Minister Fiqi Over Remarks Against Opposition

By Horn Africa News Former Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Isse Awad has strongly criticized recent comments by Defence Minister Ahmed...

Zohran Kwame Mamdani Becomes New York’s First Muslim Mayor

By HAN News Desk NEW YORK — The United States’ largest city has made history after Zohran Kwame Mamdani won...

Al-Shabaab Is Planning to Attack Mogadishu Central Prison, Says Head of Somali Custodial Corps

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – The Commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, Major General Mahad Abdirahman Aden, has publicly...