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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."

Somali militants kill two men accused of rape, al Shabaab says

Police Major Abdikadir Farah disputed al Shabaab's account.

Germany Pledges 70 Million Euros to Aid Somalia Fight Hunger

"We are ready to at least double that," he said.

Do not sever ties with Kenya - CS pleads with US

It was her first trip to Washington since President Trump came to power in January.

Speaker says vaccines and autism may be linked, a view denied by public health officials

"It should be the right of every parent and family to make their own decisions," said Blaxill.

Ethiopia mulls repatriating 200,000 citizens from Saudi Arabia

According to the Saudi government, those illegal immigrants who failed to take advantage of the 90-day amnesty period will face certain deportation.

Amina in US to seek approval of purchase of aircraft

"Kenya shares the United States security concerns in the Horn of Africa including fighting violent extremism, stabilising Somalia and concluding the South Sudan peace process.

Ethiopia sentences two al-Shabaab militants

The militant group seeks to carry out attacks in Ethiopia to retaliate to Addis Ababa's military intervention in the war-torn Somalia.

ICE data shows half of immigrants arrested in raids had traffic convictions or no record

Trump has said that public safety threats are his top priority. Shortly after he was elected, he vowed to first deport serious criminals from the United States.

U.S. Signals Possible Airstrikes in Somalia by asking aid groups for thier locations

Pentagon officials told The Intercept that no strikes had been carried out thus far in 2017 in Somalia, though the Bureau of Investigation Journalism reports one.

Djibouti Defense Minister: Agreement with Riyadh Aims to Secure Region, Monitor Military Meddling

He said Djibouti is cooperating with Riyadh to monitor any military intervention or weapons smuggling from Iran to Yemen.

Ugandan woman aged 37 has 38 children

In a recent interview with a Ugandan daily, Miriam said:

No Confirmation of Reported Changes to US Immigration Policies for Somalis

However, federal authorities have not confirmed that there has been any shift in policy.

North Korea faces tighter sanctions under Trump strategy

The Americans are deeply concerned about advances in North Korea's weapons technology, they believe it could well be capable of hitting the United States with a nuclear warhead before the end of President Trump's first term.

Minnesota Woman gets probation for supporting Al-shabaab

Kovats noted Esse's case is the first in which his office has recommended probation, saying it would send a message that "working with the U.S. is the right thing to do, even when the loudest community voices don't seem to agree."

Son left in Ethiopia reunites with Somali family after travel ban blocked

"I was expecting one day to see my son," Barre said through an interpreter. "Also, I was fighting with my new life in America."

Women Are The Lifeline To Those Without Access To Water In Kenya

Kilifi County's situation isn't unique. Although Kenya is one of Africa's more developed nations, only 63 percentof its citizens live in areas where water can be accessed nearby, according to World Bank statistics. On average, Kenyans must walk about six miles a day to collect water.