Somali National Army kills 24 al-Shabaab fighters in operations
At least 26 al-Shabab fighters have been killed in a security operation conducted on Monday by Somali National Army (SNA) in Middle Shabelle region.
Major...
Djibouti announces first space launch base in Africa
A surprise announcement, but not so surprising. The President of Djibouti, Ismaël Omar Guelleh, revealed, in early January, on Twitter, a project to build...
AU says Israel’s observer status suspended
The African Union said Sunday that Israel’s observer status at the bloc was suspended and therefore it had not been invited to its weekend...
EAC council ministers to consider report on Somalia’s verification to join bloc
The East Africa Community (EAC) Council of Ministers will meet to consider the Report of the recently concluded Verification Mission assessing Somalia’s readiness to...
Somali, Turkish FMs discuss bilateral relations
Somalia and Turkey have agreed to enhance their bilateral relations following talks between the foreign ministers of both countries.
In a statement, Turkish Foreign Minister...
African leaders hail win, pledge to work with Ruto
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in from across the world following the declaration of Deputy President William Ruto as the winner of the last...
Kenya on edge after Ruto wins narrow election victory
Nairobi (AFP), Aug 16 – Kenyans were on Tuesday braced for a potential period of uncertainty after William Ruto was proclaimed winner of the...
First ship bound for Africa leaves Ukraine port
By Pavel Polityuk and Daren Butler / Reuters
KYIV/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The ship Brave Commander has left the Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi, carrying the first...
Ruto pulls ahead in Kenya’s presidential vote count as tempers fray
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has edged ahead in a tight presidential race, according to official results reported by Kenyan media...
At least five people killed, 100 hurt in Somaliland protests
By Abdi Sheikh And Daud Yussuf / Reuters
At least five people were killed and 100 injured in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region when security forces...
