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UN says Somalis and South Sudanese refugees escaping famine threatened by Diseases and sexual violence.

Nairobi DeskApr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017

by Nairobi DeskApr 19, 2017Apr 19, 20170437

By Nangayi Guyson – nangayi.guyson@alleastafrica.com Kampala, Uganda –The United Nations has said Somalis and South Sudanese refugees escaping famine are being threatened by Diseases and...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Special Igad Summit to discuss Somalia refugee crisis

NewsDeskMar 22, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 22, 20170431

The Somalia refugee crisis is set for discussion on March 25, at a special summit of regional Heads of State and Government. The meeting, to...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Car bomb explodes near presidential palace in Somalia capital

NewsDeskMar 21, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 21, 20170440

At least four people were killed on Tuesday when a car bomb exploded at a checkpoint less than a kilometer away from the presidential compound...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

AU donates $100,000 towards Somalia drought relief, $863.5m needed

NewsDeskMar 20, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 20, 20170414

The African Union has donated $100,000 to Somalia in support of the fight against starvation caused by drought affecting the Horn of Africa and other...

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President Kenyatta commends KDF’s efforts to boost security

NewsDeskMar 18, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 18, 20170442

President Uhuru Kenyatta visited Somalia and patted Kenya Defence Forces soldiers on the back for their efforts in fighting terrorist group Al-Shabaab in order to...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ release vessel without ransom

NewsDeskMar 17, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 17, 20170420

Somali pirates who hijacked an oil tanker have released it without condition, according to officials. The announcement came hours after the pirates and naval forces...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Somali regional police threaten to use force to free hijacked tanker

NewsDeskMar 16, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 16, 20170428

Maritime police in Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland said on Thursday they would attack hijackers holding an oil tanker to free the vessel if efforts...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Somali pirates back on the radar

NewsDeskMar 16, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 16, 20170420

The seizing of the Aris 13 tanker and its Sri Lankan crew on Monday — the first successful attack by Somali pirates since 2012 —...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Somali pirates hijack first commercial ship since 2012

NewsDeskMar 14, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 14, 20170442

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew onboard, a Somali official said on Tuesday, the first time they have successfully taken...

All East Africa - Latest News SOMALIA

Car bomb blast kills 6 near hotel in Somalia’s capital

NewsDeskMar 13, 2017

by NewsDeskMar 13, 20170405

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) – A suicide car bomber detonated near a hotel in Somalia’s capital Monday morning, killing at least six people and injuring four...