Task Force Leaders' Visit Reinforces Independent Somali Defense Force

Furness and Higginbotham quickly began covering ground on critical security issues in East Africa.

Public health workers push back against anti-vaccine claims at Somali community meeting

"If the consequences are greater than the benefits, it's better to leave it alone," Dahir said.

Report: Kenya, Ethiopia Using Excessive Force Against Somali Civilians

But residents of the regions told VOA of incidents that seem to confirm the report's findings.

Germany Pledges 70 Million Euros to Aid Somalia Fight Hunger

"We are ready to at least double that," he said.

Somali militants kill two men accused of rape, al Shabaab says

Police Major Abdikadir Farah disputed al Shabaab's account.

Troops everywhere: Inside America's expanding war-fighting footprint in Africa

"The Washington Post story that said 'flying from a secret base in Tunisia.' It's not a secret base and it's not our base… We have no intention of establishing a base there."

Speaker says vaccines and autism may be linked, a view denied by public health officials

"It should be the right of every parent and family to make their own decisions," said Blaxill.

Do not sever ties with Kenya - CS pleads with US

It was her first trip to Washington since President Trump came to power in January.

Amina in US to seek approval of purchase of aircraft

The prime contractor will be L-3 Communications, Platform Integration Division in Waco, Texas.

Ethiopia mulls repatriating 200,000 citizens from Saudi Arabia

According to the Saudi government, those illegal immigrants who failed to take advantage of the 90-day amnesty period will face certain deportation.

U.S. Signals Possible Airstrikes in Somalia by asking aid groups for thier locations

Pentagon officials told The Intercept that no strikes had been carried out thus far in 2017 in Somalia, though the Bureau of Investigation Journalism reports one.

ICE data shows half of immigrants arrested in raids had traffic convictions or no record

But critics say immigration agents instead have also targeted students, parents of U.S. citizens who do not have serious criminal records and minor offenders.

Ethiopia sentences two al-Shabaab militants

The two men were arrested three years ago while they were trying to carry out terrorist attacks in the capital, Addis Ababa and elsewhere.

No Confirmation of Reported Changes to US Immigration Policies for Somalis

However, federal authorities have not confirmed that there has been any shift in policy.

Ugandan woman aged 37 has 38 children

Ten of the children are girls while the remaining 28 are boys. The eldest one is 23 years old, while the last born is four months.

Djibouti Defense Minister: Agreement with Riyadh Aims to Secure Region, Monitor Military Meddling

Bahdon told Asharq Al-Awsat that "Saudi Arabia is the backbone of stability in the region but is being targeted for this role."

Son left in Ethiopia reunites with Somali family after travel ban blocked

While Barre has sent her five children to school each day, she imagined the day she could see her missing child joinhis siblings.

Minnesota Woman gets probation for supporting Al-shabaab

Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Kovats said Esse was the 21st person to be sentenced in terrorism cases in Minnesota in the last five years. The sentences have ranged from probation to 35 years in prison.

North Korea faces tighter sanctions under Trump strategy

President Donald Trump's strategy was announced after a special briefing for all 100 US senators.

Interview: Somali coastline still vulnerable to piracy despite a five year lull: expert

The retired British army officer said the international community should prioritize re-training of Somalia coast guard alongside investments in youth empowerment projects to reduce piracy.

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