Coronavirus: How fast is it spreading in East Africa?
Africa is seeing coronavirus cases rapidly increasing and deaths rising, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). We’ve looked at the situation across the continent, and examined which countries are…
Viewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia
In our series of letters from African journalists, Ismail Einashe considers how Somalia has become caught up in the US election campaign. President Donald Trump is making Somali-American congresswoman Ilhan…
For 30 years, Somalia ignored its youth and failed; it is time to give them a chance
From the 2000 Arta Conference in Djibouti, which gave birth to the 4.5-clan system, to the current fledgeling federal government, Somali youth have been systematically excluded from the country’s political…
UK, Denmark and Netherlands approve agreements with Somaliland Government
The new agreements, supporting projects on roads, agricultural systems, water facilities and fisheries, will spur economic growth, helping to support a secure and prosperous Somaliland Construction of Maydh fishing jetty…
Somali lawmaker was shot dead by Al shabab
Al shabab militant group in Somalia has claimed the responsibility of having shot to death a lawmaker who was abducted on Sunday. The MP was identified as Mohamed Mohamud Siyad.…
In the Face of Child Abuse, Society Tries to Save Face
By Eden Sahle ( Eden Sahle is founder and CEO of Yada Technology Plc. She has studied law and international economic law. She can be reached at edensah2000@gmail.com. ) Despite any level…
Coronavirus funerals: Sri Lanka’s Muslims decry forced cremation
Sri Lankan authorities are insisting on cremation for coronavirus victims – a practice forbidden by Islam. The nation’s minority Muslim community says they are using the pandemic to discriminate, writes…
PM ABIY SAYS PLANNED ATTEMPT TO IGNITE CIVIL WAR
MAHLET FASIL @MAHLETFASIL Addis Abeba, July 03/2020 – In a televised address aired through the national television today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that coordinated attempts in the last few days aimed…
166 die during protests after shooting of Ethiopian pop star
At least 166 people have died during violent demonstrations that roiled Ethiopia in the days following the murder of popular singer Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, police said Saturday. Pop star Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, a member…
Taiwan sets foots in East Africa via Somaliland
Taiwan is set to open a liaison office in Somaliland capital Hargeisa as part of long term involvement in East Africa. Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, Jaushieh Joseph…
Somalia restaurant attack: Six killed by al-Shabab
A bomb explosion at a restaurant in the southern Somali town of Baidoa has killed six people, officials have told the BBC. There has also been a suicide bomb attack…
Unlocking Djibouti’s ‘best kept secret’
A music producer on a trip to Djibouti to listen the national radio station’s music archive discovered some of the country’s best musicians jamming in a studio next door. According…
Horn of Africa buzzing with hope, optimism – Deputy UN chief tells UNSC
The Horn of Africa region is buzzing with a sense of hope and optimism, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General told the UN Security Council on Monday. Amina Mohammed last month…
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS: SUDAN AND THE DEVELOPING DYNAMICS OF NILE WATERS UTILIZATION
Addis Abeba, June 16/2020 – Recent developments in the region and globally are significantly impacting the economic and political order of states in the Horn of Africa. Regionally, the Horn of…
Eritrea’s Response to the Report of the Special Rapporteur
The UNHRC Special Rapporteur issued, on 17th April this year, a 20- page annual report on Eritrea.