Security Council extends African-led mission in Somalia
The United Nations Security Council Wednesday extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2018, approving a reduction of […]
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Somalia: Heavy toll for African Union peacekeepers in an ambush
Clashes between al Shabaab fighters and Somali government troops backed by African Union peacekeepers killed 24 people on Sunday, Reuters reports. The al Shabaab ambushed, […]
Somalia: main airport resumes operation after US plane crash
The main airport in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, has reopened to traffic on Wednesday after a US-registered passenger plane crash caused disruption of flights. The […]
U.N. needs $900 million for Somalia crisis response – Guterres
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said the world organization is seeking a further $900 million this year to assist more than 6 million people […]
Somalia: Twenty-six ministers appointed in new cabinet
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Khaire, has appointed a new government of 26 ministers on Tuesday, British Broadcaster, The BBC reported. The appointees include diplomats […]
Somalia: pirates hijacked Sri Lankan-flagged ship
A Sri Lankan-flagged fuel freighter has been hijacked in Somali waters after the vessel sent a distress call. The ship sent a distress call, turned […]
Donald Trump Calls Kenya’s Kenyatta
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to “reaffirm the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries,” the White House said […]
Somalia: new president calls on al Shabaab to surrender
Somalia’s new president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed who was sworn into office on Wednesday has called on al Shabaab fighters to surrender, promising them “a good […]
Somalia: Al-shabaab welcomes new president with deadly attack
Al-Shabaab group on Thursday launched a deadly attack near Somalia’s presidential palace as outgoing president Sheik Mohamoud handed over his responsibilities to president elect Mohammed […]
Kenya cuts 2017 growth outlook
Kenya has cut its 2017 growth outlook on Wednesday due to slowing credit growth, Geoffrey Mwau, the director general of fiscal and economic affairs, told […]