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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Somalia and Kuwait Sign Agreements to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations

By Horn Africa News KUWAIT – Somalia and Kuwait have signed a series of agreements aimed at boosting diplomatic...

SoDMA Chief, IOM Deputy Director Meet to Strengthen Humanitarian Partnership in Somalia

By Horn Africa News Mogadishu – The Commissioner of Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim, held high-level...

Somalia Defence Minister Issues Warning to Opposition Over Mogadishu Violence

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU – Somali Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, issued a stern warning to opposition...

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...

Somali Speaker Arrives in Kampala for EAC Legislative Summit

By HAN News Desk KAMPALA — The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of...

U.S. Gave $30 Million to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Wednesday, June 26, 2025 – HAN The United States has committed $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF),...

Tensions Escalate Between Egypt and Ethiopia Over Military Presence in Somalia

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU — Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia are rising amid growing concerns over foreign military...

Somalia’s Special Envoy Arrives in Jigjiga for Security Talks

By Horn Africa News Staff | Jigjiga A delegation led by Ali Jeyte Osman, the Special Envoy of the...

As Somalia marks World Breastfeeding Week, the government and communities are being urged to strengthen breastfeeding support 

Republished By Horn Africa News Source: emro.who.int Mogadishu – Somalia joins the rest of the world in marking...

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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...

Bosaso Governor Orders Businesses to Fund Puntland’s Anti-ISIS Campaign

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | HAN News Bosaso, Somalia: The...

Somali Opposition and International Community Envoys Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Political Deadlock

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU – A crucial meeting is set to take place today between ambassadors from the...

South Africa Says It Won’t Block US Program for White Refugees

By HAN News DeskJOHANNESBURG / WASHINGTON — South Africa has agreed not to interfere with a controversial U.S. program aimed at resettling...

Banaadir Education Directorate Announces 2024–2025 Grade 8 Exam Results

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU – The Banaadir Regional Education Directorate has officially released the results of the 2024–2025...

Puntland Issues Official Statement on Arms Vessel Bound for Mogadishu

By Horn Africa News Bosaso – The government of Puntland has officially confirmed the seizure of a vessel named Sea World, intercepted two days ago off the coast of Bareeda...

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Bosaso Airport Dispute Sparks Sudan-Somalia Diplomatic Talks

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — The Sudanese Ambassador to Somalia visited the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs on...

Kenya Defends Security Measures Amid Violent Protests

Saturday, June 28? 2025 Kenya Defends Security Measures Amid Violent...

Egypt and Djibouti Announce Partnership on Doraleh Port Expansion

By Horn Africa News DJIBOUTI - Egypt and Djibouti have announced a new economic and energy partnership that includes...

Former Somali President Farmaajo Meets Diaspora in Istanbul, Urges National Unity

ISTANBUL, (HAN) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo met with a group of 30 members of the Somali diaspora in Istanbul,...

Somali Minister to Ex-President Sharif: “No One Will Support You” 

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somali minister and lawmaker Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has issued a sharp warning to former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed,...

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Russia Says Nuclear Confrontation Would Have Severe Consequences

By HAN News Desk MOSCOW — A senior Russian official warned that the world could move closer to a...

Somalia Modernizes Immigration with E-Visa System for Visitors

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU — Somalia has unveiled a new electronic visa (E-Visa) and electronic travel authorization system (eTAS),...

Al-Shabaab Member Surrenders to Jubbaland Security Forces

By Horn Africa News Afmadow – Jubbaland security forces have presented Hussein Abuukar Mohamed, also known as Hussein Burgaan, a...

Turkish Warships Reportedly Arrive off Zeila Coast Amid Regional Sensitivities

By HAN News DeskZEILA — Several Turkish naval warships were reported on Tuesday to have arrived off the coast of Zeila, a historic...

Opinion | The path to regime change in South Sudan: A citizen’s perspective

July 1, 2025  BY JWOTHAB OTHOW South Sudan’s instability is a ticking time bomb,...

Somalia’s Police Chief Deploys Forces to Secure Banadir Local Elections

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia’s police chief on Thursday deployed special units to designated security posts across Mogadishu to ensure the safety...

Prof. Samatar Dismisses Somaliland Recognition Claims as Rumors

By Horn Africa News Somali Senator Prof. Abdi Ismail Samatar has strongly dismissed reports claiming that the United States is...

Trump Says GERD Dispute Could Be Resolved Quickly, Urges Fair Access to Nile Waters

By Horn Africa News Staff Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the long-running dispute over...