By Peter Mwai Aid convoys are facing significant obstacles in reaching parts of Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray, due to renewed fighting between government and Tigrayan forces. The UN says more than five million people are in dire need of … Continued
By Abdulkadir Khalif Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble fired two senior officers at the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Friday. PM Roble sent home Abdullahi Kulane, NISA Chief of staff and Abdiwahab Sh. Ali, head of NISA at Mogadishu’s … Continued
Soldiers from Afar were involved in the central government’s November 2020 push into Tigray Ethiopia’s Afar region called Friday on civilians to take up arms against rebels from neighbouring Tigray, signalling a potential escalation in fighting that has already displaced … Continued
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it carried out an airstrike on Friday against al Shabaab militants in Somalia, in the second such action this week. The Pentagon said the strike took place in the vicinity of Galmudug, Somalia, … Continued
Turks wanted to share Eid al-Adha joy with Somali brothers, sisters, says Turkish Red Crescent Society representative Mohammed Dhaysane MOGADISHU, Somalia The Turkish Red Crescent Society distributed meat to needy people on Thursday for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. … Continued
Patricia Oyella A Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympics camp in western Japan has been flown home a few hours before the official start of the Games. Julius Ssekitoleko is currently being held at Uganda police headquarters to determine whether … Continued
Elena, 7, left, plays a game of checkers using soda bottle tops with friend Hailemariam, 12, at a reception and day center for displaced Tigrayans in Mekele, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben … Continued
By Vivienne Nunis A bloody eight-month battle for control of the north Ethiopian state of Tigray has spilled over into the neighbouring region of Afar in the past week. At least 20 civilians have been killed and 54,000 people have … Continued
Israel has been given observer status at the African Union, a statement from Israel’s foreign ministry says. “This is a day of celebration for Israeli-Africa relations,” Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said. “The diplomatic achievement is the result of efforts by … Continued
Dawit EndeshawMaggie Fick ADDIS ABABA, (Reuters) – Attacks by Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia’s Afar region have forced more than 54,000 people from their homes, an official said on Thursday, as tens of thousands of people rallied in the capital to support … Continued
From refugee to college grad, he is determined to help San Diego’s Somali community BY BEATRICE ZAMORA Mohamed Musse graduated from SDSU this year with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. This is an amazing accomplishment for one whose life has been … Continued
BY RON LEWIS Ramla Ali had no hesitation in putting her professional career on hold when she was handed the chance to box at the Olympic Games, but she admits that her main ambition remains to become a professional world champion. … Continued
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