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NUSOJ condemns the arbitrary arrest of a journalist in Jowhar

For Immediate release Mogadishu, May 5, 2017 The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns in the strongest terms the arrest of a Somali journalist on Friday afternoon, May 5, 2017 in the town of Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabeelle regional state, located around 90 km North of the Somali…

NUSOJ condemns fresh ploy by the Ministry of Information to "undercut independent media"

6 May 2017: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the fresh efforts by the Ministry of Information of Somalia to control and undercut independent media through ministry-owned strategy.

Ethiopia must free political prisoners and open up civic space - UN rights chief

He also called for a much wider and freer civic space in Ethiopia and asked the government to release prisoners who were arrested out of fear of criticizing the government.

As rainy season starts, UN health agency warns of cholera outbreak in drought-hit Somalia

Lack of access to clean water and hygiene, food insecurity and malnutrition caused by drought are worsening the figures.

Donald Trump savours win as House passes Obamacare repeal

"A lot of us have been waiting seven years to cast this vote," he added. "End this failed experiment."

U.S. military member killed in Somalia during operation against al-Shabab

The statement said U.S. forces were conducting an advise-and-assist mission with Somalia's military.

For Uganda and Ethiopia, it's $200m less in US aid

In February, Finance Minister Philip Mpango sounded the alarm over missed targets for the 2016/17 budget, revealing that the government had only met 37 per cent of the development budget by then.

The Best of Frenemies: In Minneapolis' Ward 6, Abdi Warsame and Mohamud Noor find themselves as rivals, once again

To understand the gist of the Ward 6 city council campaign, it's important to understand the ever-changing political relationship between Warsame and Noor.

Somali Public Works Minister Seen as 'Rising Star' Is Shot to Death

On Twitter, Sagal Bihi, a member of Parliament, remembered Mr. Siraji as "humble and patriotic," and an example of the "struggle & hard work" that had helped rebuild the country.

Public Works minister Abbas Siraj gunned down near presidential palace

The circumstances surrounding his killing are not clear year.

BREAKING: Somalia's youngest cabinet minister shot dead in Mogadsishu

Abbas Siraji made headlines earlier this year with his inspiring story that saw him go from the largest refugee camp in the world, Dadaab, to being appointed a Federal Government Minister in Somalia

Former MP elected as Galmudug President

Xaaf, a prominent businessman was formerly a federal Member of Parliament but lost his seat in the 2016/2017 Federal elections.

Report: Kenya, Ethiopia Using Excessive Force Against Somali Civilians

But residents of the regions told VOA of incidents that seem to confirm the report's findings.

Public health workers push back against anti-vaccine claims at Somali community meeting

"If the consequences are greater than the benefits, it's better to leave it alone," Dahir said.

Task Force Leaders' Visit Reinforces Independent Somali Defense Force

Furness and Higginbotham quickly began covering ground on critical security issues in East Africa.

Troops everywhere: Inside America's expanding war-fighting footprint in Africa

"The Washington Post story that said 'flying from a secret base in Tunisia.' It's not a secret base and it's not our base… We have no intention of establishing a base there."