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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.

Interview: Somali coastline still vulnerable to piracy despite a five year lull: expert

The retired British army officer said the international community should prioritize re-training of Somalia coast guard alongside investments in youth empowerment projects to reduce piracy.

Why Somali MP Duhulow is after money all the time

Sunatimes.com - He is a member of parliament who was selected by intimidation of elders and cash payments, and once he was a minister but currently a "gateman of the office of Somali Premier Hassan Ali Khaire"

General Warns Somali Pirate Actions Spiked In Last Months As Ships Attacked For Food

In the past two months, there have been as many as six incidents of piracy, Waldhauser reports.

Satellite images trigger payouts for Kenyan farmers in grip of drought

It is also thought to be cheaper to scale up than alternative drought management strategies, such as unconditional cash payments to farmers.

Columbus Could Learn From Minneapolis' Somali Community, Researcher Says

Chambers says Minneapolis-St. Paul have more Somali-Americans in their police departments and in elected office.

Somali teen's venture in rare field attracts support of international firm

Teenager Nasra Haji has ventured into a world most female Somalis would dare not, mechanics.

President of false dreams in Somalia

Somali president is overrated by con artists ' "Somali People's dream was lost in thin air" ?

'I have nothing now', says Somali mother-of-seven who lost entire family in search for food and water

In the camps here you will find many widows, and many grieving mothers. Hunger has driven half a million Somalis to leave their homes.

Ethiopia to Have New Policy Direction on Eritrea?

Thus, his administration is now crafting a brand new policy that centers on creating a sustainable peace, the PM said.

Kenya: Rural women struggle to secure land rights

Tina was forced to survive on society's margin and ended up going into sex work just to provide for her two children and herself.

Somalia:UAE pledge $45 million for the Somali people

Likewise, the Minister has once again thanked the humanitarian efforts made by the UAE based on the drought rescue on which the UAE Red Crescent has been lately executing in Somalia, by donating food stuff to the drought affected people.

Somali President: a political imposter or a misguided leader ?

Waagacusub.net - Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo who was elected by Somali parliament after vote buying is becoming "master of showoff" who ignores the reality on the ground.

Africa security forum opens in Ethiopia, natural resources tops agenda

"The Forum has become a platform to nurture open dialogue on the continent's peace. Unless we manage our natural resources properly, they will become a source of contention," said Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

KENYA: Militant groups lure youth into terrorism, sex slavery

Deputy secretary for Internal security Thomas Sakah last Tuesday said universities had become centres of radicalisation and recruitment by terrorists in Somalia and Syria.

Duale, Maalim camps clash, several injured

Police fired in the air and used tear gas to disperse the fighters that were hurling stones at each other.

In Somalia, TEDx spreads more than ideas

The theme of this year's talk was " Iska Wax U Qabso" when translated it means "Do it for yourself", a message to Somali's to actively get involved to create a better life for themselves and future generations. It emphasizes self-reliance but also cooperation with one another