Kenya paid $17m for Somalia security mission
Kenya has received Ksh2.5 billion ($17 million) in the past five years for its contribution to the Somalia peacekeeping mission (now known as the...
Over 100,000 displaced by flash floods in southwest Somalia: UN
Flash floods caused by heavy rains on Wednesday have displaced 107,000 people in the Baidoa district in southwestern Somalia, the United Nations humanitarian agency...
Eritrean leader rolls out a red-carpet for Somali president in Asmara
ASMARA, Eritrea - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Asmara today at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday...
Southwest state leader announces the 2nd phase of Al-Shabaab war
BAIDOA, Somalia - The president of the South West state, Abdazis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, presided over a conference to talk about getting ready for...
Somalia president jets off to Eritrea on visit to trained soldiers
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday left the capital, Mogadishu for Eritrea's capital, Asmara, his office said in a short...
Ethiopian security forces arrest Boko Haram, al-Shabab linked suspects
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopian security forces have arrested a number of Boko Haram and al-Shabab terror groups linked suspects, local officials said Saturday.
The...
NUSOJ Shines Spotlight on Exploitation of Journalists on World Day for Decent Work
On the occasion of World Day for Decent Work, October 7, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) urgently highlights the dire working conditions...
Urgent Measures Required to Curb Soaring Decent Work Deficit in Somalia for Lasting Stability
On 7 October, the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) observes the World Day for Decent Work, expressing deep concern over the continuous and...
Somali Prime Minister receives SSC-Khaatumo leader in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, received in his office the Transitional Leader of SSC-Khaatumo Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye).
The...
Russian grain deliveries to Africa to start within a month, Interfax reports
MOSCOW, Russia - Russia will start delivering its grain to African countries within a month to six weeks, the Interfax news agency cited Agriculture...