Addis Ababa - Drone strikes by the United States military are "wiping out" Shabaab militants in Somalia, the head of the African Union mission in the country told AFP in an interview on Friday (more…)
Trump sends letter to African leaders in wake of reportedly comparing nations to a ‘dirty toilet’
President Donald Trump in a new letter to African leaders says he "deeply respects" the people of Africa and that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will make an "extended visit" to the continent in March, his first in that role. (more…)
Viral Video From A Somali Comic Conquers The Internet
The music video went up on December 22. It's got all the ingredients to go viral: a catchy beat, smooth vocals and easy-to-copy dance moves. (more…)
Somalia confirms rescue of 35 children from Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, -- The Somali government confirmed Wednesday its security forces rescued 35 children who had been taken as recruits by the Islamist militant group, Al-Shabaab. (more…)
Two planes headed for Somalia grounded over illegal activities
Two planes were Thursday grounded at the Wilson Airport over claims of engaging in illegal activities. (more…)
SECRET U.S. MILITARY MISSION LED TO DEATHS OF SOMALI SCHOOLCHILDREN
U.S. Special Forces and Somali troops killed five people, some of whom were children, during a raid last week on a school run by the terrorist militia Al-Shabab, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed to Newsweek on Wednesday. (more…)
Blast Near Mogadishu Kills 4, Including Child
Four people have been killed and six others wounded in a remote-controlled improvised explosive device explosion near the Somali capital on Tuesday, officials and witnesses said. (more…)
Four Somali suspects in Kenya 2014 airport blast acquitted
NAIROBI (AFP) - Four Somali men charged over an explosion at a coffee shop at Nairobi's international airport in 2014 were acquitted Monday (Jan 22) due to lack of evidence. (more…)
Kenya’s low risk debt window under threat, say economists
The Treasury should negotiate for longer debt repayment terms going forward, economists have said, warning that piling borrowing costs pose a major threat to the country’s low risk of default. (more…)
Somali president sacks Mogadishu mayor, names replacement
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi sacked the mayor of the capital Mogadishu and appointed his information minister to replace him on Sunday. (more…)