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East Africa: Fears of Secessionist Threat Behind Border Closure
Nation, 12 June 2019
Fears over a new secessionist outfit benefiting from contraband trade have fuelled Kenya's swift move to shut down its border with Somalia. Read more »
Border villages and residents have also been banned from cross-border trade as Kenya says it is intensifying security operations in the area.
Police on patrol in Lamu (file photo).
All fishermen are prohibited from carrying out their activities in Ras Kamboni and any other areas past Kiunga Town, all of which lay close to the Kenya-Somalia border, according ... Read more »
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