Speaker of Somalia’s parliament resigns amid political crisis
The speaker of Somalia’s parliament has resigned on Monday following a dispute with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. Mohamed Osman Jawari had submitted his resignation letter […]
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UN seeks $80 million to support refugees in Ethiopia
Two United Nations humanitarian agencies are jointly seeking $80 million to provide food assistance to refugees in Ethiopia, which hosts the second largest number of […]
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson starts week-long first Africa trip
The United States will give more than $533 million in humanitarian aid for victims of conflicts and drought in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and the […]
Africa: Conflict, climate change behind hunger of 224 million – UN
About 224 million people are suffering from malnutrition in Africa as effects of climate change and conflicts bite, the United Nations warned on Monday. According […]
Africa: UN chief calls for end to Female Genital Mutilation
As the world is celebrating this year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation — a UN-sponsored annual event–, UNFPA, jointly with UNICEF, […]
Somali judge elected President of International Court of Justice
Somali Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf has been elected to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Chamber of Summary Procedure along with four other judges and […]
US government halts aid to Somalia’s military over graft
The United States on Thursday, said it is suspending food and fuel aid for most of Somalia’s armed forces over corruption concerns. The US government […]
Uganda starts pulling out troops from Somalia
Uganda has begun the withdrawal of its troops serving in the African Union mission (Amisom) in Somalia. The withdrawal of 281 army personnel comes as […]
U.N. extends arms sanctions on Eritrea, Somalia
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended the arms embargo imposed on Eritrea and Somalia. Eleven members of the council voted in favor of […]
Peace and Security top agenda of 4th Dakar International Forum
The 4th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa has kicked off on Monday in Senegal as the continent moves to assure its […]