CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A senior Qatar Airways executive told an Australian Senate inquiry on Wednesday there would be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations. Australian Transport … Continued
One car exploded on airport road while other targeted security checkpoint in Dhusamareb town, says official Mohammed Dhaysane MOGADISHU, Somalia Several security personnel were injured when double car bombings hit Somalia’s central town of Dhusamareb early Thursday, an official said. … Continued
Orthodox Christians have been marking the beginning of the Meskel Festival, one of the holiest celebrations in Ethiopia’s Christian tradition. The joyous event sees hundreds of priests, musicians, and singers wearing white robes coming together in Meskel Square in the … Continued
European Union Should Lead Action to Preserve International Scrutiny of Rights Crisis Lucy McKernan and Philippe Dam Last week, an independent United Nations inquiry into serious violations committed since the outbreak of armed conflict in northern Ethiopia released a report to the … Continued
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has announced. A joint East African bid from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania has also won the rights to hold the 2027 tournament. Morocco replace … Continued
The coastal waters in the region are abundant in fish and coral reef. Mangrove forests stretch along parts of the coast providing shelter and feeding ground for marine animals. The marine resources have the potential to bring prosperity to the … Continued
A businessman who was being investigated for allegedly illegally shipping military equipment and explosives seized at Mogadishu Port in Somalia last month has disappeared. Through their lawyer, the family claim that Zakariya Kamala Sufi Abashiekh was arrested on September 5 by individuals claiming to be police … Continued
An unspecified number of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Soldiers were killed and injured during a suspected al-Shabaab attack in Lamu County’s Boni Forest on September 10. The Soldiers were patrolling along Milimani-Baure Road when their vehicle ran over an improvised … Continued
Residents in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region are mourning the death of fighters killed during the two year-long brutal war that ended last year. It comes as residents are now being told about their family members who were killed during the … Continued
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets with Turkish ambassador to discuss his country’s development priorities and security. Somalia’s president expressed his deep appreciation to Türkiye for continuing to support his country’s development, security and humanitarian needs. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the remarks … Continued
A senator who belongs to the ruling coalition in Kenya has proposed an extension of presidential term limits from the current five to seven years, sparking sharp reactions in the country. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says President William Ruto, who … Continued
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Researchers say they have verified 1,329 deaths from hunger in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region since a cease-fire ended a two-year conflict there in November. A study by local health authorities and Mekele University in the regional capital found … Continued
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