UN releases $10m for aerial spraying against E. Africa locusts
The United Nations has released $10 million for aerial pesticide spraying in response to the worst locust outbreak in decades to hit East Africa, a
Category : SOMALIA
At least 2 killed, 20 wounded in bombing near Somali capital
NAIROBI, — At least two people were killed and more than 20 others wounded when a suicide car bomber targeted a construction site along a
East Africa democracy on the line as regional states hold elections
This year, four countries in East Africa namely Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Burundi will have presidential and parliamentary elections. which will gauge, test and determine
Kenya, Somalia keep eyes on court over ocean block dispute
Somalia’s diplomatic relations with Kenya will in 2020 be tested depending on the outcome of the maritime boundary case which is due to be determined
Somali army kills 20 al Shabaab militants: official
Mogadishu, The Somali Special Forces killed 20 al Shabaab militants in the country’s southern region of Lower Shebelle on Tuesday, a military officer said Wednesday. Ismail
Shabaab claims responsibility for Mogadishu attack, apologises to civilians
Al-Shabaab Islamist militants have claimed responsibility for Saturday’s massive car bomb in the Somali capital Mogadishu that killed 81 people, including two Turkish citizens. The
AU condemns Somalia bomb attack
Mogadishu, The Africa Union condemned the terrorist attack which killed at least 79 people and injured 149 others in Mogadishu on Saturday and said it would
Massive car bomb kills at least 76 in Mogadishu
A massive car bomb exploded in a busy area of the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, leaving at least 76 people dead and scores injured,
Cross-border meetings revived after Shabaab attacks in Wajir
Kenya will revive the joint cross-border meetings between communities living in the country and neighbouring Somalia in a bid to combat increased cases of violent
AU trains 80 Somali officials on rehabilitation of former al-Shaabab combatants
The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) said Wednesday it has trained some 80 government officials involved in the management and rehabilitation of ex-combatants. Simon