Uhuru says mistrust fuelling South Sudan, Somalia strife

President Uhuru Kenyatta sees mistrust among leaders in South Sudan and Somalia as the biggest hurdle to a lasting peace in warring Somalia and South Sudan

2 blasts, gunfire heard near Somalia's presidential palace

Two large explosions followed by gunfire were heard Saturday near the presidential palace in Somalia's capital, with police saying two people including an attacker were killed.

Eritrea's president arrives in Ethiopia for three-day visit

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki arrived in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday for a three-day visit, Ethiopia's state-run broadcaster and a Reuters witness said, days after the two neighbors declared their "state of war" over.

Ethiopia Torture Victims Deserve Justice

Last week Human Rights Watch released "We are Like the Dead," a report documenting torture, rape, and other serious human rights abuses in Ethiopia's notorious Jail Ogaden in the Somali Region.

Aid organizations urge swift measures to support displaced Ethiopians

Various international aid organizations have called for swift measures to support internally displaced people in Ethiopia, mainly due to inter-communal clashes over the past few months.

Kenyans relieved after Wajir and Mandera trend for health, not al Shabaab

Wajir and Mandera trended on Twitter on Friday and it was not because of a terror attack.

Canada: Ontario going back to old sex-ed curriculum in fall, PCs say

Ontario's education minister says the sex-ed curriculum taught to children in the coming school year will be an older version, not the controversial updated program brought in by the previous government.

112 Djiboutian soldiers join Rapid Intervention Battalion

One-hundred and twelve Djiboutian soldiers joined the ranks of the Djiboutian Army's Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) following a graduation ceremony on 28 June.

Trump announces ambassador picks for Somalia, Nicaragua

President Trump on Wednesday announced his ambassador picks for Somalia and Nicaragua, aiming to reduce the number of vacant ambassador positions.

US to cut military aid for Africa's fight against terrorism

The US is set to scale back aid to African military units fighting terrorism, as it realigns its defence strategy to compete with more traditional threats from China and Russia.

Saudi Arabia Welcomes OIC-Hosted Summit on Afghanistan Peace

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's hosting of a conference to to encourage peace talks in Afghanistan.

Saudi Arabia Files UN Complaint over Iranian Violations in its Territorial Waters

Saudi Arabia filed a complaint on Tuesday to the United Nations over repeated Iranian violations against its territorial waters in the Arab Gulf, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Somalia launching foundational biometric identity program

Somalian government officials met recently with officials from the World Bank, USAID, and other development partners to discuss the progress of the Somali National Identity Program.

Kenyan police foil al-Shabab attack in border region

Kenyan security officers early Tuesday thwarted al-Shabab attack on a police camp in Liboi border town in northeast Kenya.

Abiy Ahmed Ali's political, economic reforms in first 100 days revive Ethiopia

It's a first 100 days in office that might have made Franklin D. Roosevelt's head spin.

Losing battle: MP files petition to pull KDF out of war-torn Somalia

An MP has petitioned National Assembly to order the immediate withdrawal of Kenya Defence Forces from war-torn Somalia.

Boris Johnson: Britain's undiplomatic foreign secretary

Britain's colourful foreign secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday, apparently in protest at the government's Brexit plans, ditching an international summit to walk out after months of publicly challenging the prime minister.

Two Navy SEAL leaders relieved of duty after sexual misconduct allegations

The commander and the senior enlisted officer of a U.S. Navy SEAL team have been relieved of their duties after investigations into alleged sexual assault and sexual harassment while their unit was deployed to East Africa, officials said.

Trump assails NATO members days before summit

On the eve of his departure for the two-day NATO summit Wednesday and Thursday, Trump linked two well-worn gripes: funding for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other countries' trade practices.

At least 9 dead in ongoing attack on Somali ministry

A least nine people were killed in an attack on Somalia's interior ministry and security forces continued to battle gunmen inside, police said Saturday, as the al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility.

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Uhuru says mistrust fuelling South Sudan, Somalia strife

2 blasts, gunfire heard near Somalia's presidential palace

Eritrea's president arrives in Ethiopia for three-day visit

Ethiopia Torture Victims Deserve Justice

Aid organizations urge swift measures to support displaced Ethiopians

Kenyans relieved after Wajir and Mandera trend for health, not al Shabaab

Canada: Ontario going back to old sex-ed curriculum in fall, PCs say

112 Djiboutian soldiers join Rapid Intervention Battalion

Trump announces ambassador picks for Somalia, Nicaragua

US to cut military aid for Africa's fight against terrorism

Saudi Arabia Welcomes OIC-Hosted Summit on Afghanistan Peace

Saudi Arabia Files UN Complaint over Iranian Violations in its Territorial Waters

Somalia launching foundational biometric identity program

Kenyan police foil al-Shabab attack in border region

Abiy Ahmed Ali's political, economic reforms in first 100 days revive Ethiopia

Losing battle: MP files petition to pull KDF out of war-torn Somalia

Boris Johnson: Britain's undiplomatic foreign secretary

Two Navy SEAL leaders relieved of duty after sexual misconduct allegations

Trump assails NATO members days before summit

At least 9 dead in ongoing attack on Somali ministry

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