Somalia Civil Aviation Authority Suspends Aircraft After Runway Incident

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU – The Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has suspended several aircraft operating in the country...

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Federal Government & Opposition Open Talks in Mogadishu

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU-Somalia’s federal leadership and opposition figures have launched high-level discussions in Mogadishu aimed at resolving disputes over elections and...

President Hassan Sheikh Praises Teachers on Somali Teachers’ Day

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has paid tribute to Somali teachers on the...

Kenyan Defense Chief’s Somalia Trip Sparks Protocol Debate

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — A recent visit by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Soipan Tuya, to several locations in southern Somalia...

Somalia Marks National Flag Day; Leaders Call for Unit

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre have extended greetings to all Somalis on the...

Egypt to Develop Ports in Eritrea and Djibouti

By HAN News DeskCAIRO — Egypt has reached agreements to develop and expand seaports in Eritrea and Djibouti, a move that strengthens...

Egypt Emerges as Africa’s Military Powerhouse, Ready to Defend Its Interests

CAIRO, (HAN) – Egypt has long been recognized as the military superpower of Africa, combining a robust defense infrastructure with a strategic...

Somali PM Hamza Barre Strengthens Government with Key Appointments

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed new General Directors for two strategic ministries, signaling a push to...

Somali Minister of Internal Security Chairs Meeting on Mogadishu Security

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail “Fartaag,” on Thursday chaired a high-level security meeting in Mogadishu, bringing...

PM Hamsa Meets with Leaders of Registered Political Parties

Sunday, June 22, 2025 – (HAN) Mogadishu: The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamsa Abdi Barre,...

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Somalia: $852m needed to address humanitarian crisisSource: DM/Sf/lb/jn/APA

By HAN News DeskThe Somali government, the United Nations and their partners have launched the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan, appealing for $852...

East African Court Blocks Swearing-In of Somali EALA Delegates Over Corruption 

DAR ES SALAAM – The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has ordered an immediate halt to the swearing-in of Somalia’s newly...

Arusha Court Blocks Somali EAC Parliament Nominations

By HAN News Desk ARUSHA – The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) in Arusha has reinstated the nine...

Guled Salah Condemns Deni’s Leadership in Puntland

PUNTLAND — A prominent Puntland politician has criticized the leadership of President Said Abdullahi Deni, warning that mismanagement at the highest levels...

Mogadishu Opposition Rally Postponed After Talks

MOGADISHU (HAN) – Somalia’s opposition has postponed a planned demonstration in Mogadishu, originally scheduled for tomorrow, following prolonged talks with a committee...

Pep Guardiola admits Man City will actively trim squad size ahead of Premier League season amid interest in two key players

Sunday, June 22, 2025-(HAN) Pep Guardiola has predicted that Manchester City will actively trim their squad down before the start of the Premier League season.City took 24 outfield players and...

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Clan Militias Clash Over Water Well in Bari Region, Leaving Two Dead and Several Injured

By Horn Africa News BOSASO – Deadly clashes erupted early this morning in the rural area of Kala-Baydh, part...

Police Arrest Civilians and Soldiers for Disrupting Public Order

Wednesday, June 26, 2025 – HAN Mogadishu — The Banadir Regional Police have arrested 17 people, including both civilians...

Somali Ambassador to Yemen Meets with Yemeni Defense Minister in Aden

ADEN, (HAN) — The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Yemen, Abdihakim Mohamed Ahmed, held an important meeting in the...

Foreign Powers Fuel a New Phase in Sudan’s War

By HAN News Desk KHARTOUM/CAIRO/ANKARA — Heavy explosions have shaken the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in what residents described as...

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)...

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Somalia Confirms November Election in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — In separate developments, Somalia’s National Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed that a one-person, one-vote election will be held on November...

Somali Government Plans to Centralize International Flights Through Mogadishu

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Confidential information obtained by Horn Africa News indicates that the Federal Government of Somalia...

Somali PM Visits NIRA Center, Calls for Easier Citizen Acces

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU – Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has paid an unannounced visit to the National Identification and Registration Authority...

Somali Government Condemns Puntland’s Seizure of SEA WORLD Vessel Carrying Military Equipment to Mogadishu

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has strongly condemned the seizure and alleged mistreatment...

Qatar and Somalia Deepen Ties Through Support for Development Projects

By Horn Africa News Doha – In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral cooperation, the Qatari Minister of State for...

Former Somali President Condemns Arrest of Clan Elders in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly condemned the arrest of several traditional elders from his sub-clan in...

Does HirShabelle Need Change?

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

Somaliland President Irro to Meet Ethiopia’s PM in Addis Ababa

ADDIS ABABA, (HAN) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, is scheduled to travel to Ethiopia on Monday for an...

Hiiraan Business Community Prepares for Chamber Leadership Elections in Beledweyne

Reporting by: HAN News Desk BELEDWEYNE – Business leaders in Hiiraan region have begun preparations for leadership elections within the...