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...
Somalia hiring 3,000 teachers after quadrupling education budget
By - Ahmed Mohamed / VOA
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced Sunday the country will hire a record 3,000 new teachers...
Death toll from Mahas car bombings rises to 19
The death from two car bombings in Somalia’s central town of Mahas has risen to 19 including nine people from one family.
The vehicles packed...
Baidoa talks on brink of collapse as opposition set fresh conditions
Southwest state oposition figures have expressed their concern over security forces reportedly based near their residential homes in Baidoa town.
In a letter sent to...
Somali forces attack al-Shabaab controlled area in Hiiraan region
Somali forces backed by clan militias have today recaptured a village following fierce fighting with al-Shabaab fighters in Hiiraan region.
According to military officials who...
AU soldier who shot dead three colleagues in Somalia arrested
African Union Transition in Somalia (Atmis) has arrested a Ugandan soldier for allegedly shooting three colleagues dead in Mogadishu, sources confirmed.
According to sources who...
IGAD to hold Summit in January on South Sudan’s peace
The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) is expected to hold a special summit aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in South Sudan.
President William Ruto...
