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Deadly journeys: how despair drives young Ethiopians to flee to Yemen

Persecution and hardship in the Oromia region drives tens of thousands of migrants each year to cross the Red Sea from Djibouti, in a bid to reach the Gulf

Somaliland: Prosecutions Threaten Free Expression

Repeal Provisions that Criminalize Free Speech

Nairobi on high alert as new polio virus is discovered in Eastleigh

Nairobi has been put on high alert following the discovery of a new strain of polio.

Urgent call to help flood-hit Somalia OIC

The OIC General Secretariat calls upon the Member States and their humanitarian organisations to urgently extend immediate assistance to Somalia, which is currently facing devastating floods in the southern parts of the country affected by the heavy rains on the Ethiopian highlands.

The U.S. is out of the Iran deal. What now?

Many regard the invasion of Iraq as the worst foreign policy move in the history of the American republic. Now we arguably have a competitor.

Duale hits out at flamboyant city lawyer

GARISSA - National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale has lashed out at flamboyant city lawyer Donald Kipkorir following his controversial post about the Somali Community.

Somalia bans the export of charcoal

The export of charcoal from Somalia has been banned, both by a 2012 United Nations Security Council resolution and by the Somali Government, due to its destructive effect on the environment and its exacerbation of conflict and humanitarian crises.

US files complaint against China over Djibouti airbase 'bullying'

Barely eight months after setting up its first overseas military base in Djibouti, next door to the United States' Camp Lemonnier, Washington says China has started playing dirty, aiming military grade lasers at cockpits of US military aircraft, resulting in "minor eye injuries" to two US…

Yemeni car traders cash in on the UAE-Japan connection

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Wooden dhows crammed with second-hand Japanese cars have been sailing unhindered into Yemeni ports for the past three years despite rigid wartime controls on imports of aid and other vital supplies. Like many Yemeni traders, Ali al-Mahry jumped at this chance to turn a…

Analysis: Islamic State ramps up attack claims in Somalia

Over the last month, the Islamic State has conducted several assassinations inside Somalia, representing an increase in the number of attacks emanating from its fledgling East African affiliate. In four of the five claims since April 15, the assassinations took place in Mogadishu.

Europe, Iran pledge to uphold pact without United States

Both Washington's European allies and Tehran pledged on Tuesday to uphold the 2015 Iran nuclear deal despite President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out and reimpose sanctions.

Ethiopia, Kenya leaders vow to pursue peace in Somalia, South Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday concluded a two-day state visit to Kenya during which he held talks with his counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Nairobi.

Australia's refugee deal 'a farce' after US rejects all Iranian and Somali asylum seekers

Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban is influencing Australia's offshore processing system – with all Iranian and Somali refugees rejected for resettlement in the US.

Japan and North Korea should talk, South Korea's Moon says

Japan and North Korea should begin talks to normalise relations between the two countries and contribute to peace and stability in the region, South Korean President Moon Jae-in told a Japanese newspaper on Tuesday.

Toyota returns to Somalia nearly 30 years

Automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation has officially resumed its operations in Somalia on Monday after a 27-year hiatus.

Minneapolis apartment complex to get $825,000 security upgrade

Four buildings in Cedar-Riverside to get $825,000 for better security.

Qatari-Turkish campaign provides aid to flood victims in Somalia

Some 5,000 Somali families have availed of the aid provided by a joint Qatari-Turkish campaign to help flood victims in Baldwin, Somalia.

Kenyan leader mourns death of 9 soldiers in Somalia

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday mourned the death of nine soldiers who were killed after the vehicle they were traveling in was hit by improvised explosive device (IED) near the Somalia-Kenya border on Sunday.