U.S. Analyst Warns Iran Could Pose Serious Challenge to American Forces in Potential Conflict

By HAN News Desk WASHINGTON — Former U.S. intelligence officer and ex-United Nations weapons inspector Scott Ritter has warned...

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El-Sisi Applauds Trump’s Position on GERD, Emphasizes U.S. Role in Promoting Solution

By Horn Africa News Staff Cairo, Egypt — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has welcomed recent remarks by U.S....

Somali Interior Minister Engages Traditional Leadership in LasAnod to Advance Northeastern State-Building

By Horn Africa News LasAnod – Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Hoosh, has met with...

Somali President Visits Dhusamareb to Revitalize Counterterrorism Campaign

By Horn Africa News DHUSAMAREB – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived today in Dhusamareb, the capital of...

Somalia’s President Arrives in Kismayo for Talks with Ahmed Madobe

KISMAYO, (HAN) – Somalia’s Federal President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region, today to hold...

Somalia Ministers Approve Education Fund and Defence Bill

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Somalia’s cabinet has approved a series of bills and regulations aimed at strengthening...

Abdirisak Khalif to Challenge Firdhiye for Leadership of SSC-Khaatumo in Somalia

Sunday, June 29, 2025 — HAN Las Anod, Somalia — The political landscape of the SSC-Khaatumo administration is undergoing...

Somalia’s Isaaq clan sent a request to Kenyan President Ruto

Friday, July 4, 2025 – HA Nairobi – The Somalia’s Isaaq clan has strongly complained about discrimination they say...

Somali Government releases statement on today’s fighting in Beled-Hawo, Gedo Region

By Horn Africa News MOGADISHU – The Somali National Army (SNA) forces operating in Gedo region successfully repelled an...

Somalia: Municipal Forces Close Galkayo District in Pay Dispute

GALKAYO – Municipal forces in Galkayo have shut down the district headquarters in protest over months of unpaid salaries, barring administrative staff...

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Somalia heightens preparedness as Ethiopia confirms cases of deadly Marburg virus

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU- Somalia’s Ministry of Health has announced that it is intensifying national surveillance and preparedness...

M23 agents still in DRC’s Uvira city despite troop pullout, residents say

SOURCE: AFPUVIRA — M23's plain-clothed intelligence agents were still deployed on Thursday in Uvira, local and security sources said, after the rebels...

Death Toll Rises to 31 in Kenya’s Worsening Anti-Government Protests

By Horn Africa News Staff | Nairobi Kenya — The death toll from ongoing anti-government protests in Kenya has...

Mogadishu Vote: Banadir Puts Emergency Services on Standby

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Authorities in Somalia’s Banadir region have placed emergency response and health departments on full alert, mobilizing vehicles...

Somalia Immigration Agency Implements Modern U.S.-Supported System to Combat Crime and Terrorism

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 — HAN Mogadishu — The Somalia Immigration and Naturalization Agency has launched a new biometric...

Forces on High Alert as Ma’aawisley Mobilize for Major Offensive in Mahas District

By Horn Africa News Hiiraan — Federal and community forces tasked with reclaiming the district of Mahas in Somalia’s Hiiraan region remain on high alert, as the Ma’awisley militia —...

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Somali President Speaks on Progress of Somalia–Somaliland Talks

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has spoken on the status of ongoing dialogue...

Somaliland Independence Lies in Mogadishu’s Stability: Dr. C. Kani Torun Says

By Horn Africa News HARGEISA/MOGADISHU — A new commentary by regional scholar Dr. C. Kani has reignited debate on...

Somali President Arrives in Türkiye for Oil Sector Launch and High-Level Talks

By HAN News DeskISTANBUL — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Istanbul on an official visit to Türkiye, where he is...

Manchester United Sack Amorim After 14 Months

By HAN News DeskMANCHESTER — Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, following mounting tensions...

Egypt Completes Special Training for Troops Ahead of Somalia Deployment

By Horn Africa News CAIRO – The Cairo Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) has announced the...

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Somalia’s UN Envoy Emphasized Importance of Amplifying National Voice and Advancing Development

By Horn Africa News New York – Somalia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, has stressed...

Minister of Finance of Somalia Holds Meeting with UN Economic Commission for Africa Secretary

Wednesday, July 2, 3025 — HAN Seville — The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hon....

Kenya: Roadside Bomb Targets Police Convoy in Garissa, Injuring Eight Officers

By Horn Africa News Garissa – At least eight Kenyan police officers were injured on Tuesday afternoon, August 5, when...

Dr. Riek Machar Faces Internal Challenge

By Horn Africa News Juba – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) is grappling with a leadership crisis as internal...

Somalia, Plan International Boost Cooperation on Drought Preparedness

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced enhanced cooperation with Plan International following...

Somalia, South Korea Reaffirm Ties Amid Sovereignty Disputes

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia and South Korea have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties as Mogadishu intensifies efforts to rally international backing for...

Refugees in Kenya Impacted by Food Aid Cuts; WFP RollsOut New System

The WFP says aid is being cut by 60 percent for the most vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and disabled people.

Somali President Affirms Ethiopia Ties Won’t Affect Strategic Cooperation with Egypt

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed that Somalia’s growing relationship with Ethiopia will not hinder its longstanding strategic cooperation...

Ethiopian Forces to Establish Strategic Military Base in Jicibow, Halgan District

HALGAN – The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have announced plans to establish a new military base in Jicibow, Halgan district, in Hiran...