Africa

By Mohammed Dhaysane, Horndiplomat Correspondent in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horndiplomat) Amnesty international praised the arrest of Wanted Somali State minister Abdirashid Janan who was arrested in Mogadishu by Somali police alongside with International police. He was arrested for serious crimes he committed in Gedo region according...

By : Zakeriye ahmed Horndiplomat Correspondent Somalia's presidential palace's official Instagram page was hacked. The hacker posted a video of journalist Mohamud Mohamed Dahir, AKA Mohamud Carab, criticizing Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's role in the outgoing...

Ethiopian police used tear gas to disperse young Muslims in Addis Ababa during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan in the capital. The incident occurred outside the international stadium in the heart of the city, where prayers were scheduled to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr...

By: UNSOM Somalia-Somaliland dialogue, the conflict in Laascaanood, economic development and human rights were among the topics covered in a top United Nations official’s recent visit to Hargeisa – in addition to local progress and development.  “It’s a...

By: Zakeriye Ahmed, Horndiplomat correspondent Yoweri Museveni, the President and Commander in Chief of Uganda, promoted his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to General after sacking him as Uganda's army commander. Despite that, he was appointed Senior Presidential Advisor...

By:David Fält I don’t agree with much of the Trump Administration’s policies and I’m not an American citizen. Normally, that would mean it’s not my place to comment. But given the Washington Post’s Editorial Board recent brutal character killing of Ken Isaacs, I’m compelled to...

Introduction The longstanding and complex airspace dispute between Somalia and Somaliland has been marked by a series of broken agreements, escalating tensions, and growing concerns over regional security and aviation safety. This article explores the historical background...

Uganda's President pays visit to Ugandan troops based in Mogadishu, commends them for their diligence: President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has commended Ugandan troops serving under AMISOM for the critical role the are playing in restoring peace in Somalia. President Museveni addressed the troops after...

The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday reiterated Taiwan and Somaliland's intention to deepen bilateral relations after a media report revealed multiple attempts by Beijing to persuade the self-declared state not to establish ties with Taiwan. MOFA will not comment on reported efforts...

Self-exiled Somali opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has said he plans to return to Mogadishu this month to mark the first anniversary of his arrest. Mr Abdishakur said he intended to hold a big rally in the Somali capital, which will also be used to...