A auto bomb and gun attack by Islamist militants on a busy hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu has witnessed the death of no less than 19 people, reports say. Somalia’s security forces early Thursday morning ended a night-long siege by al-Shabab Islamic extremists at the popular “Pizza House”...
Blackwater founder’s FSG signs security deal with Somali South West State region.
Frontier Services Group (FSG), co-founded by Erik Prince who created the U.S. security firm Blackwater, said on Thursday it would provide logistics, aviation and security services for a regional development project in Somalia.Hong Kong-listed FSG said the deal was signed with the Free Zone Investment Authority of the South West...
Despite signs of hope- Millions across Africa remain at risk of starvation
There has been promising news coming from Somalia and South Sudan. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) — a U.S.-funded body that tracks food insecurity around the world — releases regular reports on affected areas. (more…)
Despite signs of hope- Millions across Africa remain at risk of starvation
There has been promising news coming from Somalia and South Sudan. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) — a U.S.-funded body that tracks food insecurity around the world — releases regular reports on affected areas. (more…)
UK aid in a conflict -affected country: Reducing conflict and fragility in Somalia
In extremely challenging circumstances, UK aid is making a positive contribution to state-building and stability in Somalia. (more…)
Complete list of 13 demands on Qatar by Arab nations
Shutting down Al-Jazeera and its affiliate stations is one of the demands Qatar has to agree upon within the next 10 daysActing as a mediator, Kuwait has presented Qatar a long-awaited list of demands from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, four Arab nations that cut ties...
Three young siblings chose to STAY inside burning Grenfell Tower with elderly parents rather than let them die alone
As smoke and flames engulfed the 17th floor, bride-to-be Husna Begum, 22, and her brothers, Hanif, 26, and Hamid, 29, explained their decision to stay to relatives on the phone (more…)
Somaliland calls for talks with Somalia
Somaliland wants to reopen talks with the newly elected government of Somalia on security, economic cooperation and development, according to the autonomous region’s foreign minister. (more…)
Car bomb in Somalia capital kills at least 15 people
Mogadishu: At least 10 people were killed when Shabaab militants drove an explosives-laden minibus into local government offices in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, according to the security ministry. (more…)
Man attacked at gunpoint outside local mosque caught on camera
The incident happened in the 3500 block of Mynders Avenue in the University of Memphis area (more…)