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Tag: Somalia
Somalia: armed factions in Puntland agree ceasefire after clashes leave dozens dead
Armed factions in Somalia’s northern semi-autonomous state of Puntland have agreed to a ceasefire after dozens of people had been killed after the state’s parliament ... Read More
South Africa, a nerve centre for terror financing in Africa
South Africa has never really been affected by terrorism attacks. Its democracy is solid, its economy stable. However, it is considered a stronghold for the ... Read More
US to ponder ‘next way forward’ on Sudan, as generals choose fighting over talks
The United States is increasingly frustrated that Sudan's warring factions are not taking advantage of talks initiated by Washington and Riyadh aiming to reach a ... Read More
Somalia: scores killed in a foiled beachside hotel siege claimed by Al-Shabab
Somali security forces have brought an end to a six-hour siege of a beachside hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, during which at least six civilians ... Read More
Djibouti to host first IGAD Summit since 2019 from Monday
Djibouti is the venue from Monday June 12 for the 14th Ordinary Assembly of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government, the ... Read More
Kenya and Somalia agree to reopen border, end 12-year hostilities to foster trade
Kenya and Somalia have agreed to reopen their common border crossings after more than a decade, amid warming ties between the two neighbors following years ... Read More
Somalia droughts claimed 43,000 lives in 2022, children most vulnerable — UN report
Droughts in Somalia may have killed as many as 43,000 people last year, according to a new report by the Somali government and the United ... Read More
Somalia: Al-Shabab suicide bombing kills scores of regional officials, incl. governor
In Somalia, at least 5 people have been killed and 11 wounded, including a governor, in a suicide bombing in Bardhere in the southwestern Gedo ... Read More
East Africa promotes regional, China tourism to reduce over-reliance on US, Europe
In their post-Covid recovery plans, East African countries are promoting niche products, such as cruise, adventure, culture and sports tourism, in emerging tourist markets such ... Read More
Somalia donates Türkiye $5m to attend to victims of earthquakes
Somalia Sunday announced the allocation of $5 million for Türkiye to support victims of the slew of earthquakes that have hit the country. Hamza Abdi ... Read More