The United Nations has congratulated Somalia on what it called a major milestone for peace and reconciliation, after members of the new federal parliament were sworn in. Read more »
More than 70 members of the Al Shabaab militia group have been killed, after they reportedly attacked a Kenya Defence Force base in a remote region of Somalia. Read more »
Over 70 former politicians applying to be members of the new parliament have been rejected by the selection committee for reportedly having a history of criminal activity or being ... Read more »
Regarded as a stronghold of militia group Al Shabaab, the capital city Mogadishu is usually the scene of fire fights and mortar attacks, but as Mary Harper for African Arguments ... Read more »
Somalia's National Constitutional Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a Provisional Constitution that is a key milestone towards ending the country's current transitional period. Read more »
The four Ugandan helicopters that went missing in Kenyan air space en route to reinforce African Union peacekeeping operations in Somalia have been found - but rescue efforts are ... Read more »
The new constitution has banned female genital mutilation or cutting, a move welcomed yet cautioned by activists who say that putting this law into action will require more than ... Read more »
A delay in the selection of the new parliament is concerning the United Nations who is calling on political leaders and traditional elders to rise above their differences and act ... Read more »
Armed members of the militia group Al Shabaab launched fatal assaults against an army base occupied by government troops. Residents say the fighting lasted for several hours. Read more »
Kenya will help set up Somalia's first-ever stock exchange with the aim of reviving the war-torn country's ailing economy. Read more »
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