Osman Hasan

@OsmanHasan

Osman Hassan is a Senior Editor at the Somali Report based in Nairobi with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He has worked with local and international media outlets in Somalia and is an award-winning journalist. His reporting focuses on politics, security, and regional affairs in the Horn of Africa.

101 Articles

Articles by Osman Hasan(101)

NewsBREAKING

Former Somali premier warns Puntland against military escalation in Galkayo

Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke warned Puntland against military escalation in Galkayo, saying renewed conflict could destabilize Mudug region and weaken operations against militant groups.

July 28, 2026

News

First Somali police officers graduate from Russian academy in nearly 40 years

Four Somali police officers graduated from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy of Public Administration with master’s degrees, marking a renewed phase of training cooperation between Somalia and Russia.

July 25, 2026

PoliticsBREAKING

Somalia condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia after Red Sea tanker attacks

Somalia condemned threats by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi Arabia after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that such actions threaten maritime security, freedom of navigation and international trade.

July 23, 2026

NewsBREAKING

Federal troops, Puntland forces clash near Bosaso amid political standoff

Federal government-aligned troops and Puntland forces clashed in Bari region after a convoy was stopped near Bosaso, amid rising tensions between Puntland and Somalia’s federal government.

July 21, 2026

NewsBREAKING

Erdogan asks parliament to renew Turkish troop mandate in Somalia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to parliament seeking a two-year extension of Turkish military deployment in Somalia, citing counterterrorism, piracy and maritime security cooperation.

July 19, 2026

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Somali deputy speaker accuses deputy police chief of fueling unrest in Lower Shabelle region

Somalia’s second deputy speaker of parliament accused senior security officials of involvement in unrest in Lower Shabelle, but a senior police commander denied the allegations and accused the lawmaker of making false claims.

July 18, 2026

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Former Somali security adviser says Somalia must build independent security capacity as AU mission faces funding crisis

Former Somali National Security Adviser Hussein Moalim warned that Somalia’s security future depends on the government’s ability to reduce reliance on foreign troops and build strong national security institutions.

July 16, 2026

PoliticsBREAKING

Somali, U.S. forces kill seven al-Shabab militants in Lower Shabelle region

Somalia’s defense ministry said Danab commandos killed seven al-Shabab militants, including a commander, in Lower Shabelle, while U.S. Africa Command confirmed a coordinated strike near Sablaale.

July 14, 2026

NewsBREAKING

Saudi Arabia funds training for more than 5,000 Somali soldiers in Galgaduud region

Saudi Arabia is funding a military training program for more than 5,000 Somali soldiers in Guri’el district, Galgaduud region, following a defense cooperation agreement signed by the two countries in Riyadh.

July 11, 2026

NewsBREAKING

Somaliland arrests singer over song criticizing its embassy in Jerusalem

Somaliland singer Khaalid Kaamil has been detained in Hargeisa after recording a song partly criticizing Somaliland’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.

July 9, 2026