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Defeating Al-Shabaab first step for Somalia's stability: AMISON chief

The international community should rally behind efforts to revitalize the war against Al-Shabaab militants in order to hasten Somalia's reconstruction, a senior AU official has said.

U.S. moving to repair relations with Turkey, endangering ties with Kurdish allies

In an effort to repair tattered relations, the Trump administration has told Turkey it will move to rein in Kurdish fighters who have been the backbone of the U.S. campaign against the Islamic State in Syria, according to U.S. and Turkish officials.

Do not repeat mistakes in Somalia – Museveni urges UN Security Council

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called upon the United Nations Security Council not to repeat previous mistakes made in Somalia.

Minnesota Republicans fight among themselves about Islam

Abdi Mohamed is a Republican Trump voter with a red "Make America Great Again" hat to prove it, and he is a practicing Muslim.

Somalia to approve 'Companies Bill' to attract investors

The Ministry for Trade will soon table the country's first draft companies bill before parliament after it was approved by the cabinet, the Parliamentary trade committee confirmed.

AU calls on civil-military officers to help speed up Somalia stabilization process

The African Union mission (AMISOM) Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) officers should help speed up Somalia stabilization process by facilitating the implementation of quick impact projects, the mission's military official said on Saturday.

US calls for arms embargo on South Sudan

NAIROBI, Kenya - The United States has proposed an arms embargo against South Sudan in a bid to stop the ongoing conflict in the country, said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday.

U.S. says committed to Kenya on trade, security

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday held talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and assured him of Washington's commitment to Kenya on trade and security, a statement said.

Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 – Somalia

Circulation of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) has been confirmed in Somalia. Three cVDPV2s strains were isolated from environmental samples collected on 4 and 11 January 2018, in Banadir province (Mogadishu)

Kenya can't account for $400 million of public money

Kenya's government cannot account for $400 million in public funds, according to a damning report from the auditor general highlighting the country's failure to crack down on graft and misuse of state resources.

Arab League releases statement on disagreement between FGS and DP World

The Arab League issued a statement on Friday welcoming ongoing talks between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Somaliland officials amid heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Trump must make known 'deadly' changes to US drone policy: NGOs

US drone attacks in Iraq and Syria shot up 50 percent while civilian deaths rose 215 percent from 2016 to 2017.

Somalia takes control of its Internet Country Code

The Somali government has retaken control of its internet Country Code Top-Level Domain ( ccTLD) first the time in decades.

'Panic' as Mugabe appears to back new Zimbabwe opposition

Zimbabwe's ex-leader Robert Mugabe sent shockwaves through the party he dominated for decades when he posed with the retired general who will take on the ruling Zanu-PF in this year's election.

Turkey Is Quietly Building Its Presence In Africa

When you think of big investors in Africa, the United States, China, Britain and France may come to mind. But over the past decade, Turkey has been steadily raising its profile in Africa, including in some of the most troubled countries on the continent.

Trump accepts invitation to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

President Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for talks by the end of May, an extraordinary development following months of heightened nuclear tension during which the two leaders exchanged frequent military threats and insults.

Somaliland president says PM Khaire statement on Berbera deal is declaration of war

The President of self-declared Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi has spoken out for the first time on Somalia's rejection of the controversial deal between Somaliland, Ethiopia and DP world.

Bula Burde administration rescues two children from Al shabaab

A Local administration in central Somalia has said they rescued two children who escaped from Al-Shabaab militants.

CANADA: Deportation hearing for former Somali child refugee deferred for now

TORONTO -- A former Somali child refugee will have to wait two weeks to find out whether his deportation hearing will proceed, an adjudicator ruled Wednesday.