Donors’ contributions reach out to thousands in Somalia through daily meals, thanks to the efforts of the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay). The Turkish charity, which started regular food aid operations after 2011’s great famine in the African country, provides meals through its soup kitchens in the country. (more…)
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Egypt welcomes successful Somali Presidential elections
CAIRO – 19 May 2022: Egypt welcomed on Wednesday the successful organization of Somali elections that ended up by declaring Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new president of the country. (more…)
Somalia Seeks Three-Month Extension of Its IMF Support Programme
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Somalia's government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend its financial support by three months to Aug. 17, the head of the IMF's country mission told Reuters. (more…)
Kenya Simbas to make its debut in South Africa’s Currie Cup
NAIROBI, May 4 (Xinhua) -- The oldest rugby competition in the continent - South Africa's Currie Cup - will be played in Kenya for the first time in June when two of its franchises travel to Nairobi to take on the country's national 15s team. (more…)
Muslims in Egypt, Kenya, Somalia and Sudan enjoy Eid despite economic hardships
Eid al-Fitr is one of the centerpieces of the Muslim calendar, often featuring extended family gatherings where parents often buy gifts and new clothes for their children. (more…)
As Somali court draws up lawsuit on human rights violations, ex-spy chief flees the country
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia's military court is nearly to complete a broad lawsuit against former commander of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Fahad Yasin Dahir despite the accused fleeing the country into exile. (more…)
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Horn of Africa
In Geneva at the High-Level Roundtable for the Horn of Africa Drought, the United States announced more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa region. This funding will be used to respond to (more…)
500,000 people displaced by drought in Somalia in three months: UNHCR
About 500,000 people have been displaced due to severe drought ravaging several parts of Somalia in the first three months to March, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday. (more…)
Ethiopia arrested 34 suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists
Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) announced that it has arrested 34 Al-Shabab members. The security agency was seemingly monitoring the group’s preparations to launch a terrorist attack before making the arrest. (more…)
U.N. Warns 350,000 Children in Somalia Could Die of Starvation
The World Food Programme is warning 20 million people could go hungry in the Horn of Africa because of a massive drought and rising fuel and food prices due (more…)