A car bomb explosion shuttered Somali town of Galkayo in the Mudug region, claiming lives of at least seven civilians, and wounding dozens, local authorities confirmed. Al-Shabaab takes responsibility for a Galkayo car bomb attack, killing at least 7 people https://t.co/cLnnFnOqD9 — Somali Guardian (@SomaliGuardian) December 22, 2019 The official said the driver intended to…
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26 dead in Al-Shabaab Asasey hotel attack
A suicide bomber drove a car loaded with explosives into the Asasey hotel in the port of Kismayo, Somalia, followed by the gunmen, who stormed popular among travelers location. Radical Islam militants of al-Shabab have claimed the attack, the most devastating act of jihad in Kismayo since fighters were forced out in 2012. (Image above: illustration). KISMAYO…
Al-Shabaab attacks hotel in Kismayo
A bomb attack in an hotel in Somalia port Kismayo has been revendicated by Al–Shabaab militants, Agence France presse (AFP) reports. #BREAKING At least 7 killed in bomb, gun attack on Somalia hotel, security source says pic.twitter.com/t5ZVHnmo6A — AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 12, 2019 TV presenter Hodan (pictured) is announced among seven perished in the…
Ethiopia postpones national census
Ethiopia’s Parliament postponed a national census for a second time, indicating security concerns, but potentially undermining logistics for the first election of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, promoting ambitious reform programme. The census has been already postponed once from 2017. #Ethiopia postpones fourth population, housing census by one year https://t.co/qNvi2mikAp pic.twitter.com/xU04VQrehw — FBC (Fana Broadcasting Corporate…
Cuban doctors recalled from Somalia-border regions
Authorities in Kenya withdrew 10 Cuban doctors from the northeastern region, where suspected Al-Shabaab gunmen abducted two medics last week and moved them into neighboring Somalia. (Image: illustration). The doctors were recalled from Wajir, Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo and Lamu counties, according to the Kenyan Ministry of Health. The regions are either along or next to those…
Al-Shabaab expands into Kenya
Somali radical Islam insurgents are making their own explosives, according to a confidential U.N. report explaining their frequent and deadly attacks. U.N. says Somali militants using home-made explosives to step up attacks https://t.co/b79doRIhOM — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) May 17, 2019 The Somali al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabab extends attacks beyond borders, by recruiting new members outside Somali clans,…
Somalia expels UN official
Somalia has expelled the top United Nations official accusing him of interfering with national sovereignty days after he raised concerns about the actions of UN-supported Somali security forces. “The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Haysom, is no longer welcome in Somalia and cannot operate in the country,” the foreign ministry said…
Ethiopia receives €89 million EU aid
EU announces new humanitarian package for those most in need in Ethiopia. On an official visit to Ethiopia, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides has announced today €89 million in humanitarian support for 2018-2019 whilst visiting EU aid projects in the Somali region in Eastern Ethiopia where many people have fled their homes due…
#Baidoa: violent clashes in Somalia
“The following international partners* (listed below) are concerned about the recent events in South West State. We extend our deepest condolences for the death of the South West State assembly member and others who have died in the violence in Baidoa. We deplore all violence and any other acts that could exacerbate the humanitarian situation”…
Mogadishu explosion death toll rises
The triple explosion and following gunfire attack next to the hotel in Mogadishu area claimed lives of 39 people and left 17 wounded, media has been reporting since November 9 afternoon, when the suicide bomber used his device. Death toll from Somalia hotel attack rises to 39 https://t.co/aug6jrviqC — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) November 10, 2018…
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