Prime minister of Ethiopia to visit Minnesota for the first time

The prime minister of Ethiopia is expected to visit Minneapolis on July 30, and city officials are urging him to help end conflict between that country's Oromo and Somali communities.

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Lessons Learned in Somalia: AMISOM and Contemporary Peace Enforcement

Peace enforcement missions have been in vogue over the last decade, particularly in Africa.

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Somali forces nab suspects after Mogadishu car blast

Somali security forces on Saturday rounded up several suspects following the car bombing in Mogadishu in which one security official was killed and three others injured.

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Somalia's South West State Police Train on Public Order Management

A total of 30-police officers drawn from various stations in the South West state, have successfully completed a 10-day Public Order course in Baidoa, tnhe administrative capital of the state.

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Somali 10-year-old dies after undergoing female genital mutilation

A 10-year-old girl in central Somalia has died after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM), prompting calls from campaigners to criminalise the internationally condemned practice in a country with the world's highest rates.

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US amends terrorist designations of al-Shabaab, completes FTO review

The Department of State has amended the designation of al-Shabaab – an al-Qa'ida affiliate in Somalia – to include al-Hijra and other aliases.

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US allows hundreds of Somalis to stay until at least March 2020

Nearly 500 Somalis who escaped terrorism and drought will be allowed to remain in the US until at least March 2020, the US homeland security department announced on Thursday.

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The Latest: Advocates say extension for Somalis not enough

The Latest on the Trump administration's decision to extend protected status for Somalis (all times local): 6 p.m.

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Federal government won't pursue deportation of Abdoul Abdi, minister says

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the federal government will not pursue the deportation of former Somali child refugee Abdoul Abdi.

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Ambassador Al-Budaiwi: Kuwait To Host Donor's Conference To Promote Education In Somalia

Ambassador of Kuwait to the European Union, NATO, Belgium and Luxembourg, Jasem Al- Budaiwi, has announced that Kuwait is to host a Donors Conference in Support of Education in Somalia

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Somalia is opening a 'new chapter of its history' declares UN political affairs chief as forum ends with renewed commitments

A high-level gathering of representatives from the Somali government and the international community, including the United Nations, ended in Brussels with renewed commitment to support the Horn of Africa country's progress in a range of areas, such as state and peace-building efforts.

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First direct Ethiopia-Eritrea flight in 20 years takes off

Ethiopian Airlines conducted the first direct passenger flights between Addis Ababa and Asmara, reconnecting Eritrea and Ethiopia after a 20-year military standoff.

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Four Political Parties Issue Statement On Country's Political Situation Ahead Of Brussels Conference.

Four opposition political parties have issued a statement about the political situation in the country, after two days consultations in Mogadishu. The parties deliberated on the latest developments and the measures taken by the Federal Government.

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Ethiopian Airlines Academy graduates 302 Aviation professionals

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy (EAA), ICAO TRAINAIR Plus member and IATA authorized global training center, has graduated 302 aviation professionals at a ceremony held at the Academy's Commercial and Cabin Crew Training Building on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

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Progress has been made, but 'not at a sufficient speed to realize the SDGs': UN ECOSOC President

One week after zeroing-in on how to build sustainable, resilient societies, key players from around the world debated on Monday at United Nations Headquarters in New York, how to keep up the momentum to turn the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into a reality.

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Germany: We can no longer fully rely on U.S. White House

Germany's foreign minister said on Monday Europe could not rely on Donald Trump and needed to close ranks after the U.S. president called the European Union a "foe" with regard to trade.

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Trump meets Putin after denouncing 'stupidity' of U.S. policy on Russia

Donald Trump met one-on-one with Vladimir Putin behind closed doors on Monday in a long-awaited summit overshadowed by the U.S. president blaming his own country's past "foolishness and stupidity" for the two powers' hostile ties.

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Deaths As Mogadishu Hit By Twin Explosions

AlShabaab militants on Saturday targeted Mogadishu's high end SYL Hotel and a checkpoint leading to the Presidential Palace Villa Somalia.

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Kenya denies troops involved in sugar, charcoal trade in Somalia

Security Council has been cautioned against linking peacekeeping troops in Somalia to illegal charcoal and sugar trade without evidence.

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Eritrea leader visits Ethiopia on Saturday in historic thaw

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki is visiting Ethiopia on Saturday, the latest step in an unprecedented diplomatic thaw between the former archrivals that is ending one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.

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