Hijacked Chinese Fishing Vessel off Somalia Rescued, Embassy Says

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — A Chinese fishing vessel that was hijacked by armed men off the coast of Somalia has been...

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Ousmane Dembélé Clinches First Ballon d’Or After Stellar Season

PARIS, (HAN) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France national team winger Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the Ballon d’Or winner for the first time in his career,...

Somalia Seeks $6.3 Billion to Tackle Climate Change Impacts

By HAN News Desk BELEM – The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that it requires $6.3 billion to...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Attends UN Meeting on Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

NEW YORK, (HAN) – President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by Somalia’s Permanent Representative to the United...

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82 in London

By Horn Africa News Staff London— Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president and one of the most influential figures in...

Venezuela Defies U.S. Pressure, Vows Venezuela Will Continue Oil Exports

By HAN News DeskCARACAS — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro vowed Tuesday that his country would continue trading oil despite new U.S. measures...

Somali Minister of Internal Security Meets Iraqi Delegation in Mogadishu

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – The Federal Minister of Internal Security of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag),...

France’s Recognition of Palestine Welcomed by African Union Chairperson

By Horn Africa News Addis Ababa – The Chairperson of the African Union’s Committee, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has warmly...

U.S. Urges China to Dissuade Iran from Threatening Closure of Strait of Hormuz

Date: June 23, 2025By: Horn Africa News Editor – International Affairs Desk Washington, D.C. – The United States has...

Sudan Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

By HAN News DeskKHARTOUM — Sudan has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling the move a violation of international law and...

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Madagascar Parliament Ousts President Ravalomanana After Youth-Led Uprising

ANTANANARIVO, (HAN) — Madagascar’s Parliament on Tuesday voted to remove President Richard Ravalomanana from power after weeks of youth-led demonstrations that rocked...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Meets with EU Delegation

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - HAN Mogadishu: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,...

Deadly Bomb Attack Hits Puntland Soldiers in Bari Region

Sunday, July 6, 2025 Bosaso, (Horn Africa News) — At least two Puntland soldiers were killed and eight others...

Somali Minister of Interior Appoints Monitoring Committee for Completion of SSC-Khatumo State Formation

Sunday, July 6, 2025Mogadishu – (Horn Africa News) – Somali federal government has announced the appointment of an eight-member committee tasked with...

Benin President: Young Soldiers Misled in Foiled Coup Attempt

By HAN News DeskCOTONOU — Benin’s President Patrice Talon said Thursday that most of the army did not support a recent foiled...

Somalia Former MP: Outsiders Fueling Walaweyn Conflict

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Meanwhile, in the Lower Shabelle region, former Somali MP Professor Mohamed Omar Dalha has claimed that recent clashes in Walaweyn are being stirred up...

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Senior Jubaland Police Commander Killed in Federal Forces Raid on Gedo Military Base

By Horn Africa News BELED-HAWO – A senior Jubaland police commander was killed early Monday in a pre-dawn assault...

Somali National Prosecutor’s Office Seizes Large Drug Shipment at Aden Adde Airport

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU The Office of the Somali National Prosecutor has once again intercepted a significant drug...

Somalia and Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Stability in Diplomatic Meeting

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Balcad, held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign...

UK Hands Over Military Training Base to Somali Government

By Horn Africa News Baidoa – In a significant milestone for defense cooperation between Somalia and the United Kingdom,...

Qatar Pledges Sustained Support for Somalia’s Human Rights and Aid Development

DOHA, (HAN) — The Government of Qatar has reaffirmed the importance of providing sustained technical and institutional support to Somalia in order...

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Somali President: “Somalia Chooses Security and Economic Partnership Built on Truth and Loyalty to the U.S.”

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave an exclusive interview to U.S.-based Newsmax, speaking with journalist Ed Henry about foreign policy,...

Food Security Summit in Ethiopia

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Somaliland Police Tighten Security After Borama Protests Turn Violent

By HAN News Desk BORAMA — Several people were injured on Tuesday night after protests erupted in the city of...

Mogadishu Mayor Honors Somali Boxing Champion Ramla Ali with Medal of Honor

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The Governor of Banaadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), today received Somali international boxing champion,...

German Delegation Holds Working Visit in Somalia

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — A high-level delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany has paid a working visit to Mogadishu aimed at...

Northeast Somalia President Addresses Security Crisis in Lasanod

By Horn Africa News LASANOD – Following recent unrest and security incidents in Lascanood, the capital of Somalia’s Northeast Administration,...

IMF Urges Somali Government to Print New Shillings Amid Economic Reform Progress

By Horn Africa News Staff The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially urged the Federal Government of Somalia to accelerate...

RSF Accused of Massacre at El-Fasher Hospital

By HAN News Desk KHARTOUM — Militias from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly massacred hundreds of civilians inside...

President Hassan’s to Kismayo Delays Due to Federal-Jubaland Rift

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The planned trip of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Kismayo, originally scheduled for Friday, has been delayed amid...