'I have nothing now', says Somali mother-of-seven who lost entire family in search for food and water

Suray squats outside her tent. There are 100,000 people in the crowded camps that have sprung up in the scrubby sands around Baidoa. But this woman is alone.

Somalia:UAE pledge $45 million for the Somali people

Likewise, the Minister has once again thanked the humanitarian efforts made by the UAE based on the drought rescue on which the UAE Red Crescent has been lately executing in Somalia, by donating food stuff to the drought affected people.

Kenya: Rural women struggle to secure land rights

Tina was forced to survive on society's margin and ended up going into sex work just to provide for her two children and herself.

Ethiopia to Have New Policy Direction on Eritrea?

Thus, his administration is now crafting a brand new policy that centers on creating a sustainable peace, the PM said.

Duale, Maalim camps clash, several injured

Police fired in the air and used tear gas to disperse the fighters that were hurling stones at each other.

KENYA: Militant groups lure youth into terrorism, sex slavery

Deputy secretary for Internal security Thomas Sakah last Tuesday said universities had become centres of radicalisation and recruitment by terrorists in Somalia and Syria.

Africa security forum opens in Ethiopia, natural resources tops agenda

"The Forum has become a platform to nurture open dialogue on the continent's peace. Unless we manage our natural resources properly, they will become a source of contention," said Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

UN food relief agency air-lifts food, medical supplies to 31,000 famine-stricken Somalis

The food is meant for the most vulnerable people – particularly children – who are displaced from their homes without access to food or cooking facilities, WFP said.

Young Somalis raise $5,000 for drought relief at Seattle fundraiser

In March, the drought's severity made headlines when more than a hundred people died in just 2 days. In response, the Seattle Somali community organized an emergency fundraiser last month.

In Somalia, TEDx spreads more than ideas

The theme of this year's talk was " Iska Wax U Qabso" when translated it means "Do it for yourself", a message to Somali's to actively get involved to create a better life for themselves and future generations. It emphasizes self-reliance but also cooperation with one another

Al-Shabab militants try food to win hearts and minds in Somalia

Al-Shabab has taken over parts of southern and central Somalia in order to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state, and has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks around the country.

Ethiopian States of Oromia and Somali Agree to Resolve Boundary Dispute

By doing so, the states are expected to avoid clashes between residents living around border areas.

Ethiopian withdrawal poses questions for future of Somalia

AMISOM should be able to do its mission with its quota of 21,000 – but it's not managing it," says a foreign politico with a multinational political organisation in Addis Ababa, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Khartoum, Cairo agree to deescalate diplomatic row

Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting, Shokri told reporters that mounting political tensions had led to a "media war that has negatively affected relations between our two countries".

A tale of two droughts: one killed 260,000 people, the other none. Why?

Drought took their animals and land – now hunger is taking Somalia's children

Ellison Community Forum Widens the Divide Between Community and Law Enforcement

Ellison spoke of legislation he has proposed in Congress to reverse executive actions handed down by Trump's White House.

Kenya-born lawyer confirmed as South Australian senator

Gichuhi, from the small Family First party, will now assume office as a representative of South Australia, taking over from her party leader Bob Day whose election was invalidated.

Why Somali piracy is staging a comeback

Attacks had slumped in large part thanks to beefed-up security measures. Rocketing insurance premiums meant shipping companies

Somali Group Calling Out Senator For Comments

At a news conference Tuesday morning, Fartun Weli ofIsuroon expressed frustration with comments made by Senator Jeff Hayden at a Senate committee hearing last month.

Kenya rushes to tap Sh234trn global Halal gold mine

These new sectors, combined with the power of the growing Muslim population (1.8 billion and counting), make the Halal market a global force to be reckoned with.

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