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ISIS claims assassination of traffic cop in Mogadishu

The shocking Tuesday afternoon killing of a traffic officer caught on video in Somalia's capital have catapulted fears that ISIS remains a potent threat in Mogadishu.

Puntland authorities ban civilians travelling to Tukaraq

The authorities in the semi-autonomous regional state of Puntland has issued a directive to ban the civilians to travel to the frontline.

Ethiopia counts more than 1,600,000 Displaced

At least 1.613 436 people are considered internally displaced in Ethiopia, according to the report released today by the news.

Somalia's "strongest cyclone on record" has left dozens dead and thousands displaced

A tropical cyclone has wrecked havoc across the Horn of Africa, leaving at least 15 people dead and tens of thousands displaced.

Tropical cyclone hits Somalia killing at least 15

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Heavy rains paralyze transport in Mogadishu

Heavy rains disrupted transport in the Somali capital Mogadishu as vehicles were unable to manoeuvre through flooded roads in the city.

Al-Shabaab faces leadership battle as speculation over Emir's health mounts

The secretive head of al-Shabaab is reportedly critically ill, giving rise to speculation that the Somali Islamist group is re-organizing itself ahead of his possible demise.

Deadly tropical cyclone hits horn of Africa

AWDAL — At least 22 people have been killed, and others are still missing after heavy rains from tropical cyclone hit the Horn of Africa.

Troops step up efforts to counter IED attacks on convoys

Following increased Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks Amisom troops are being trained on how to detect the device that recently claimed lives of seven Kenya Defense Force (KDF) and left two injured two.

Berbera Port expansion project to commence in September

After forming a tripartite port development agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ethiopia, the Government of Somaliland, which is yearning to gain an international recognition, has made arrangements to commence the construction of new port facilities at the Port of Berbera.

Hirshabelle government plans build dams on River Shabelle to avert recurrent floods

Hirshabelle state plans to build a dam to avert floods from River Shabelle in Beledweyne town amid thousands were displaced by heavy floods.

Kenyan printing fake ID Cards for terrorists wanted by police

Police have announced a Sh 1 million cash reward for anyone that will offer information leading to the arrest of a major terrorist facilitator, Francis Macharia Kirashu.

UN says tropical cyclone causes destruction in northern Somalia

A powerful tropical cyclone which formed in the Gulf of Aden has caused heavy rains in northern Somalia in the past two days, destroying houses and leaving about 2,000 livestock dead, the UN said on Saturday.

27,000 High School students to sit national exams in Somalia

Over 27,000 secondary school students in Somalia will sit for their national examinations on Saturday, Education ministry confirmed.

Somali community leaders respond to Fox 9 daycare fraud report

Leaders in Minnesota's Somali business community are responding to questions about suitcases of cash leaving on flights out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.