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 salaries safe thanks to IMF deal
Issa Abdull
BBC Africa business journalist
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to continue funding a $400m (£320m) aid package to Somalia, vital for the...
Jubbaland leader vows to intensify operations against al-Shabaab
Jubbaland state leader, Ahmed Mohamed Madobe has vowed to intensify operations to liberate areas under al-Shabaab fighters in southern Somalia.
Addressing the media, Madobe said...
IMF okays to extend Somalia funding following presidential poll
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has okayed the Somali government’s request to delay the review of the economic program for a three-month extension until...
President-elect Hassan Sheikh to focus on security and political stability
Somalia’s newly elected president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has confirmed that his government will focus on security and political stability.
In an interview, Mohamud said his...
West Africa anti-terror force laments Mali withdrawal
Mali’s decision to withdraw from a West African anti-jihadist force and regional grouping known as the G5 Sahel is “regrettable,” its executive secretary has...
US, Kenya discuss war on al-Shabaab
President Uhuru Kenyatta this week held talks with U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend.
Townsend has paid him a courtesy call at State House.
Uhuru’s discussion with...
