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Ethiopia sentences rebels accused of threatening massive dam

The government says the rebels' target was the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The project has caused concern in Egypt, which says the dam will reduce its share of the Nile River.

Dozens More US Troops Deployed to Somalia

The move is another example of the acceleration of U.S. efforts to help combat violent extremism across the globe, a second military official said. The goal of the operation is to build partner capacity while helping to improve the logistics of local forces battling the military group al-Shabab.

Local EU Statement on the execution of five suspected Al Shabab members in Puntland

The EU Delegation calls upon the authorities of Puntland and the Federal Government of Somalia to instate a moratorium on the death penalty and to ensure that civilians are tried before civilian courts.

India thanks Somalia for rescuing nationals held by pirates

"I am happy to inform that 10 Indian nationals working as crew on MV AL Kausar which was hijacked by pirates have been rescued," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

Uhuru's presidential bid receives major boost after new IEBC announcement

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that cabinet secretaries were free to campaign for him.

RAF implements relief project for 6,000 drought victims in Ethiopia

The assistance was provided within RAF's humanitarian efforts to help and rescue Ethiopians in drought-affected areas, whose number exceeds 6 million. It also came in response to the humanitarian appeal made by the Ethiopian government to humanitarian institutions to quickly rescue those affected…

Somali security forces 'rescue sailors' from Indian ship

Security forces freed the vessel and two of the crew on Monday. The pirates escaped with the other eight who have now been freed, the official added.

US Will Send 4,000 Somalis Back to Their Home Country

Somalia's ambassador to the United States says his embassy has learned that U.S. immigration officers plan to deport about 4,000 Somali nationals. Ahmed Isse Awad is the Somali ambassador to the U.S. He spoke to the Voice of America's Somali service on Saturday.

World Bank Sees Kenya Slowdown on Drought, Lending Freeze

Kenya's economy faces further challenges from a slowdown in the growth of loans to businesses and individual borrowers as banks tighten lending due to risk aversion and a law that enforces a ceiling on borrowing costs. Private-sector credit growth slumped to 4 percent in February, according to the…

Chinese Forces May Have Captured Somali Pirate Leader

VOA reports that Abdikarim Salah "Aw Koombe" was left behind on the freighter by his fellow piratesand has not been seen since. Two of the attackers reportedly escaped and returned to their home village, where they told local residents that Aw Koombe and two others had not made it off the ship.…

ICAO President denies reports that Somali airspace will be transferred

Dubai (HOL) - The President of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu has denied reports that the control of Somali airspace will be transferred to neighbouring countries as widely reported in local media.

AFEX Denounces Two-Year Jail Sentence of Independent Journalist in Somaliland

April 11, 2017: The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins its member, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) to strongly condemn the sentencing of independent journalist, Abdimalik Muse Oldon to two years in prison by the Marodi Jeeh Regional Court in Somaliland's capital…

Somali president's honeymoon is over after failed promises, and lies, observers

Waagacusub.net - The Somali president made huge promises based on emotional patriotism that could not be fulfilled by clannish element like him.

Ethiopia: No Justice in Somali Region Killings

Paramilitary Force Killed 21, Detained Dozens, in June 2016

Video Somaliland authorities detain an independent journalist .

Nusoj.org - Journalist Abdilmalik Musse Oldon was today arrested upon arrival at Hargeisa Airport by Somaliland authorities, and he is being detained Crimes Investigations Department.

UK excludes Somaliland from donor meeting over postponed elections

A top British official said on Tuesday that Somaliland would not be invited to a donor conference on Somalia in May because it had repeatedly postponed Presidential elections.

Kenya to Reopen Border With Somalia

NAIROBI — The Kenyan government says it will open the border with Somalia to boost trade and allow the flow of people between the two countries. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta also pledged to help Somalia in the fight against al-Shabab militants and support and train government workers. His remarks…

Saudi Arabia Airstrike Kills Dozens of Somali Migrants Off Yemen's Coast

SANA, Yemen — More than 30 Somali migrants, including children, were killed in the Red Sea on Friday when a military helicopter opened fire on their boat, according to Yemeni and United Nations officials.

Turkish Airlines steps in to help famine-hit Somalia

Red Crescent head says carrier will help send aid to Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan

Dutch PM Rutte's VVD emerges top in first exit poll

Dutch PM Rutte has claimed victory in elections in the Netherlands that saw his party beat out far-right challenger Wilders. Some see the Dutch poll as a litmus test for populists ahead of French and German elections.