The Conflict in Eastern Ethiopia, Explained
Ethnic tensions between Ethiopia’s two regions, Oromia and Somali erupted into violent conflict that killed at least dozens of people and drove thousands of...
Somalia uproar continues after former al-Shabab No. 2 seized
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Somalia saw a third day of protests on Saturday over the arrest of the former No. 2 leader of the...
Ethiopian Airlines frustrating open skies deal – Mikosz
Kenya Airways has accused Ethiopian Airlines of protectionism and government backing to become largest transfer hub for long-haul travel to Africa.KQ chief executive Sebastian...
An Ethiopia-backed port is changing power dynamics in the Horn of Africa
When Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, Ethiopia became landlocked and therefore dependent on its neighbors—especially Djibouti—for access to international markets. This...
Car bomb targeting UAE officials kills 3 Somali soldiers in Mogadishu
The Islamist militant group al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack and said it carried out the attack and "inflicted casualties" without giving details.
Hussein...
UNHCR says over 26,000 Somali refugees ready to return home
the UN refugee agency said a total of 26,819 Somali refugees have in principle confirmed their intention to voluntarily return home and are waiting...
Somali Troops Recapture Village from al-Shabab
Somali government troops recaptured Goofgaduud in southern Somalia after al-Shabab militants briefly took control of the village Sunday, officials and witnesses said.
“The militants attacked...
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump make surprise visit to Iraq
President Donald Trump and the first lady quietly swept into Iraq Wednesday to pay a holiday visit to US troops, at last making good...
Coding brothers inspired by Google Chrome
Nigerian brothers Osine and Anesi have developed an Android web browser.Inspired by Google Chrome, they named their browser Crocodile Browser Lite.
It has been described...
Somalia accuses Norwegian oil explorer DNO of destabilising country
Norwegian oil company DNO and other small explorers are destabilising Somalia, the African country's petroleum ministry said on Wednesday, warning it may lodge complaints...