MOGADISHU, Somalia - Turkish troops have landed in Mogadishu, the first batch of more soldiers expected to arrive in the horn of Africa country in the coming days, Garowe Online reports. (more…)
Somali Extremist Group Confirms Killing of Senior Commander
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — The Somali Islamic extremist group al-Shabab is confirming that one of its top commanders was killed by a U.S. airstrike in July. (more…)
At least 19 killed in minibus crash in South Africa
At least 19 people were killed in eastern South Africa on Sunday when an overloaded minibus lost control and rolled down a steep embankment, according to local government officials. (more…)
Sydney terror plot: Lebanon says it helped Australia foil plane bomb plan linked to raids
Lebanese authorities were tracking four men accused of plotting to bring down a passenger plane in Sydney for more than a year, Lebanon's Interior Minister has confirmed. (more…)
Zimbabwe’s first lady returns home despite South Africa assault claim
The wife of Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe has returned home from South Africa despite calls for her to be prosecuted for allegedly assaulting a young model at a luxury hotel in Johannesburg. (more…)
Kenya to flush militants out of area near Somali border
Nairobi- The Kenyan military on Sunday told residents who live close to Boni forest along the Kenyan coast to vacate the area within 48 hours in preparation for a heavy bombardment planned to wipe out al-Shabaab militants hiding within. (more…)
Popular Somali football referee shot dead
The motive for the referee’s murder was not clear and so far no-one has claimed responsibility. (more…)
Six injured in landmine blast in Mogadishu
At least six people were injured following a roadside landmine explosion outside a restaurant in Somali capital Mogadishu's Wardhigley district Thursday evening. (more…)
East Africa Refugee Crisis
We Need More Action, Less Rhetoric On Responsibility Sharing (more…)
East Africa Refugee Crisis
We Need More Action, Less Rhetoric On Responsibility Sharing (more…)