Ethiopian soldiers exchanged fire with members of local government security forces on in the country’s eastern Somali region after central authorities sought to arrest regional officials, via social media witnesses report scenes of violence. Mass riots have erupted in #Ethiopia's Somali regions capital of Jigjiga after the Federal forces entered the city and 'seized' the…
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Ten rhinos in Kenya died after transfer
Kenya’s wildlife minister apologized for being rude with his critics, and sending them to “hell” while he comes under mounting pressure over the death of 10 rhinos during a botched transfer. Kenya's wildlife minister apologises for telling critics to 'go to hell' as he comes under mounting pressure over the death of 10 rhinos during…
EU extended mandate to NAVFOR Somalia operation
EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta: Council prolongs the Operation and decides on new headquarters and new Operation Commander. Today, @EUCouncil prolongs @EUNAVFOR #Somalia Operation Atalanta, decides to relocate heaquarters to #Rota & to #Brest and chooses new Operation Commander, Vice Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave from @Armada_esp to take command from @MajGenStickland Read: https://t.co/sAa1wBDVSi — EU…
Eritrea Embassy inauguration in Addis Ababa
The inauguration of the Eritrean Embassy was the culmination of President Isaias Afwerki three-day visit to Ethiopia, his first to the country in 22 years. Nearly after 2 decades, Eritrea reopens its Embassy in #AddisAbaba in the presence of the two leaders. The full normalization of the relations bn #Ethiopia & #Eritrea will create the…
Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties
Eritrea and Ethiopia intend to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties after decades of a protracted conflict. Former longtime enemies #Ethiopia & #Eritrea share ‘brotherly embrace’ https://t.co/HZlL3HzvUU pic.twitter.com/v02liIrj85 — RT (@RT_com) July 8, 2018 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki made the announcement during historic meeting hosted in Eritrean capital Asmara. It…
Explosion hits PM Abiy Ahmed rally in Addis Ababa
A blast was heard during a rally in Addis Ababa on June 22, following a speech by Ethiopia new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a media reports. Local media claim six people hurt by grenade explosion. In a television address shortly after the incident, Aiby Ahmed said that “such small incidents will not deter us from…
Al-Shabaab claimed killing of U.S. military
One U.S. special operations soldier was killed and four U.S. service members wounded in an “enemy attack” on Friday, June 8, in Somalia, the U.S. military said — casualties that are likely to put renewed scrutiny on America’s counterterror operations in Africa. U.S. Statement on Situation in Somalia – https://t.co/KOlJkm37Z3 pic.twitter.com/PhBPlkgsar — US AFRICOM (@USAfricaCommand)…
Belgium sends Special Envoy to Burundi
Burundi’s long-serving President Pierre Nkurunziza promised on Thursday to step down when his term ends in 2020, easing fears of fresh violence in the impoverished country. #Burundi’s president says will not seek re-election, easing unrest fears https://t.co/yndB64L51P — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) June 7, 2018 Nkurunziza had been widely expected to take advantage of recent changes…
Burundi leader can stay until 2034
The overwhelming majority of Burundi voters (73%) approved a new constitution, the country’s electoral commission said on Monday (21/05/2018), ushering in changes that could let the president stay in power to 2034. BREAKING: Burundi’s voters just approved a new Constitution that allows President Pierre Nkurunziza to rule until 2034. pic.twitter.com/AdZTtKrAFs — AJ+ (@ajplus) May 21,…
Woman lapidated by al Shabaab
Somalia Islamist group al-Shabaab announced it has lapidated to death a woman accused of poliandria. The al-Qaeda-linked group radio, Andalus, reports that the execution by lapidation took place on Wednesday (9/05/2018) after an ad hoc al-Shabab court convicted the woman in Sablale town in Lower Shabelle region. The report says masked men lapidated to death…
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