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Renewed U.S. Support Bolsters Somalia’s Campaign Against Militants

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Somalia has intensified its long-running campaign against al-Shabab, the al-Qaida-linked insurgent group that has destabilized...
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Djibouti Commemorates 25 Years Since Somalia’s Arta Peace Accord

By HAN News DeskARTA – A major commemoration is set to take place in the city of Arta, Republic of Djibouti, marking...

Somalia’s SSC-Khaatumo State Enters MP Selection Phase

By Horn Africa News Lasanod – Somalia’s newly declared regional administration in the northeast—SSC-Khaatumo, officially known as the Northeast...

Minister Fiqi Hits Back at Sheikh Sharif Over ‘Confusing’ Pre-Election Claims

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has sharply responded to former President...

Somali Government Promises Reward for Soldier Who Stopped Al-Shabaab Attack Near Presidential Palace

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The Somali Federal Government has pledged to reward a soldier who helped prevent Al-Shabaab militants from advancing toward the...

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fighters Captured Alive, Weapons Seized in Eldher

ELDHER, (HAN) — Somali National Army (SNA) officers on Saturday showcased weapons and two captured Al-Shabaab fighters in ELDHER, Galgaduud region, following...

Somaliland Takes Risky Steps in Pursuit of Recognition

By: Horn Africa News Hargeisa – The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has stepped up its campaign for international recognition...
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Somali Joint Forces Prepare Major Anti-Al-Shabaab Operation in Middle Shabelle

By Horn Africa News Senior officials from the Somali government and Hirshabelle State have announced a new contingent of...

Former Somali President Farmaajo Condemns Abuse of Displaced Civilians in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has issued a strongly worded statement condemning recent abuses against displaced civilians, warning that...
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Somali Intelligence Agency Warns Public Against Paying “Zakat” to Al-Shabaab

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has issued a stern warning to...

UAE’s Strategy to Counter Turkey in the Horn of Africa Raises Regional Tensions

By Horn Africa News Staff This information is sourced from the Somali-language version of Inside Somalia’s Facebook page.

Somali Forces Reclaim Beled-Hawo, Paving Way for New Jubaland

By Horn Africa NewsKismayo – The recent victory of Somali government forces in the strategic town of Beled-Hawo has marked the beginning...

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Somalia Southwest President Cracks Down on Political Tensions

By Horn Africa News BAIDOA — The President of Somalia’s Southwest State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen), has ordered security forces to take decisive action to maintain stability in Baidoa, the...
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SANAA, (HAN) — A senior Houthi military commander, Mohammed al-Qamari, has been killed in what the Iran-backed rebel group described as a...

Saudi Engages Somalia, Djibouti on Horn of Africa

By HAN News DeskRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday met with Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi...

Does HirShabelle Need Change?

Posted By Horn Africa News Source: Hiiraanweyn Facebook Page Somali Version Written by...

Recurring Droughts Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Drought has long been part of life in Somalia. But in recent years,...
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Sunday, June 22, 2025 — (HAN) Jubba: President Salva Kiir Mayardit has departed Juba for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

US says Somali elder killed in airstrike was Al-Shabab weapons dealer

Source: Hiiraan OnlineSANAAG, (HAN) — A U.S. airstrike in Somalia’s northern Sanaag region killed Abdullahi Omar Abdi, a respected clan elder whom the...

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By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Drought has long been part of life in Somalia. But in recent years, it...

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HARGEISA, (HAN) – Reports emerging from Somaliland indicate that Colonel Hassan Iraqi, the former commander of the Somali National Army’s elite Gorgor Brigade...
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