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Somalia reiterates appeal to lift arms embargo

Somalia has appealed to the United Nations and the United States to lift the arms embargo they imposed during the civil war.

Al-Shabaab fires motor shells on AMISOM bases in Lower Shabelle region

Al-Shabaab militants fired motor shells on military bases manned by African Union troops in Lower Shabelle region. The attacks which happened simultaneously on Tuesday night at AMISOM bases and Golweyn localities.

Fight against corruption to take center stage at AU summit: Ethiopia FM

The fight against corruption will be a central theme of the ongoing 30th AU Summit which is being held in Addis Ababa, an Ethiopian official said on Tuesday.

Ethiopia vows to support AU's single African air transport market initiative

The Ethiopian government on Tuesday vowed to support African Union's (AU) flagship project dubbed the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

HRW urges Israel to not jail Eritrean and Sudanese asylum seekers

Human Rights Watch Monday has urged Israel to not jail Eritrean and Sudanese asylum seekers for their refusal to leave for Uganda and Rwanda, pointing they have the right to request protection.

Eritrea tops 2017 list of asylum seekers in Switzerland

Migration authorities in Switzerland say Eritreans topped the list of asylum seekers into the country over the course of 2017.

Yoweri Museveni backs Donald Trump after vulgar remark

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has hailed Donald Trump for speaking "frankly" to Africans, after the US president unleashed a storm by reportedly describing African nations as "shithole countries".

Somali prime minister to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Somalia prime minister, Hassan Ali Kheire will be attending the World Economic Forum's (WEF) which is scheduled to kick off Tuesday in Davos Switzerland.

Prize camels keep tradition alive in changing Saudi, but please no Botox!

The dromedaries paraded down a dusty racetrack as judges rated the size of their lips, cheeks, heads and knees. Crowds of men watched from the bleachers, hooting when the beasts representing their own tribe loped down the track.

Weekend clashes during Ethiopia religious festival leave seven dead

At least seven people died after clashes broke out between security forces and worshippers taking part in a religious ceremony marking Epiphany in northern Ethiopia over the weekend, officials said.

'America stands for liberty': MN boy tells Trump he's wrong on Africa

For 14-year-old Yusuf Dayur, hearing news of vulgar comments about Africa uttered by President Trump bothered him enough that he had a tough time focusing on studying for his upcoming chemistry exam.

UN report proposes use of force to prevent peacekeepers' deaths

UN peacekeeping forces need to change the way they operate and not shy away from using force to reverse a worrying trend of escalating fatalities, according to a new report made public Monday.

35th AU ordinary session kicks off in Addis Ababa

The 35th ordinary session of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) officially opened yesterday at the continental bloc's HQ in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa

International Development Secretary in Somalia: "The UK averted famine last year, but the job is not yet done"

Penny Mordaunt saw how the UK is tackling the causes and consequences of instability in Somalia including helping those impacted by extreme drought.

US embassy in Israel to move to Jerusalem by end of 2019, US VP Pence says

The U.S. embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem before the end of 2019, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told Israeli parliament, the Knesset on Monday.

Ethiopia protesters defy security to march over deaths in Amhara State

There is still tension arising from deaths reported in Ethiopia's Amhara region after security forces shot and killed a number of protesters on Saturday.

Saudi urges oil producers to extend unity beyond 2018

Saudi Arabia's energy minister urged global oil producing nations on Sunday to extend their cooperation beyond 2018, but said this might mean a new form of deal rather than continuing the same supply cuts that have boosted prices in recent months.