Somalia: Puntland Adopts Constitution
The self-declared autonomous region of Puntland has adopted a new constitution at a historic four-day summit. It will be taken to the supreme court where it will be approved. read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Attacked As Pull-Out Announced
Dozens of Ethiopian troops are reported to have been killed in an attack by Al-Shabaab. The attacks come a day after the AU announced that Ethiopian forces are to leave Somalia by the end of April. read more »
Chinese Actress Hails Somali Refugees
Chinese actress Yao Chen has hailed the courage of Somali refugees living in neighbouring Ethiopia who were forced to flee over on-going fighting and famine. read more »
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As the country grapples with consolidating a formal government structure, streams of migrants and refugees from countries like Chad, Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia remains in limbo ... Read more »
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The trial of the London man suspected of plotting a bomb attack and being linked to militia group Al Shabaab has been adjourned amid chaotic scenes in court. Read more »
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The escalation of violence and hostilities is seeing an influx of refugees fleeing their homelands exerting extra strain on the region's already fragile economy. Read more »
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Leaders of the East African Community, who were expected to decide on South Sudan's application to join the bloc, have postponed the decision. Read more »
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In commemoration of World Freedom Press Day, the African Media Initiative has released new guidelines outlining good media practices. Read more »
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Many people have been killed in political attacks, the killings, some by state agents and members of the ruling party, others by armed opposition groups, reflect widespread ... Read more »
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While in the waiting process of freeing South African workers who are captured by the Sudanese army the ANC is making nice with Sudan's ruling party, promising to share its ... Read more »
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The UK has lifted a travel advisory for its citizens visiting the area of Lamu following the murder and kidnapping of a British tourist. Read more »
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If the government changed its encampment policy for refugees and included Dadaab in its development plans, the country could reap major economic and human benefits, writes Melanie ... Read more »
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The self-declared autonomous region of Puntland has adopted a new constitution at a historic four-day summit. It will be taken to the supreme court where it will be approved. Read more »














