(ERGO) – Around 2,200 Somali refugee families living in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps have been becoming desperate for food due to a lapse in the issuance of registration cards and their inability to access food aid. Habibo Abdiasis Shawi, a refugee … Continued
By Matt McGrath, Environment corresponden A deadly heatwave in West Africa and the Sahel was “impossible” without human-induced climate change, scientists say. Temperatures soared above 48C in Mali last month with one hospital linking hundreds of deaths to the extreme … Continued
In a move that may reflect a political backlash, Kenya has replaced Caroline Mwende Mueke, the nominee for East African Community (EAC) secretary-general, just two days before her expected swearing-in. Instead, Nairobi said on Monday that it would unveil Veronica … Continued
Somali pirates freed hijacked ship MV Abdullah and its crew on Sunday after receiving a $5mn ransom. Abdirashiid Yusuf, one of the pirates involved in the hijacking, confirmed the release of the Bangladeshi cargo vessel. “The money was brought to us two nights ago as usual,” … Continued
Halima N. Iman In the face of uncertainty surrounding the future of Kenya’s biggest refugee camps, a transformative approach emerges: turning refugee camps into semi-autonomous cities that offer refugees a second chance at a more dignified life. This week marks … Continued
Nairobi (WDN) A pivotal meeting and an attempt aimed a consultation and conciliation between President Hassan Sh. Mohamud and former President Sharif Sh. Ahmed was convened in Nairobi. The meeting was orchestrated by influential businessmen within the two leader’s community-clan … Continued
By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Kenya has proposed a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over a deal allowing Ethiopia to set up a naval base and giving it port access in Somalia’s breakaway region of … Continued
Fadumo Yusuf Ibrahim, 40, a displaced mother of eight, struggles to raise enough money to pay for just one meal for her family, despite working eight hours a day, five days a week, washing clothes for families in Baidoa, southern … Continued
Somalia has banned fishing trawlers from fetching fish in its territorial seas, part of a new effort to stop overexploitation of the fishes in the Indian Ocean. The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy in a circular dated April 6 … Continued
Gerald Andae Kenya’s miraa exports are taking a severe blow from steep levies, compelling traders in Somalia to halt purchases of the stimulant from Kenya due to its dwindling competitiveness in the market. This development is adversely impacting local farmers … Continued
Travelers flying into Mogadishu, Somalia are facing disruptions after three major airlines cancelled their flights due to heightened security concerns. So far, Turkish Airlines, flydubai and Qatar Airways have suspended flight services to Mogadishu as a precautionary measure. US Security … Continued
Africa. At first, this pivot was motivated by the need to secure more diplomatic backing in international settings. Around 2005, however, Turkey-Africa relations began to deepen. This growth was spurred by global geopolitics, but also by the determined approach of … Continued
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