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.

Michigan doctor denies genital mutilation; judge keeps her locked up

Smith's explanation emerged during a hearing to determine whether Nagarwala would stay locked up without bond, following her arrest last week. After hearing arguments, a judge said she was a threat to the public and refused to release her.

UN, International Community applauds decision to form National Security Council

decision to form a National Security Council. The announcement came after a two-day consultation meeting with the heads of Somalia's regional member states and senior federal government officials in Mogadishu.

Kenyans sweep Boston Marathon titles, but Americans make progress

They were followed closely by Americans who grabbed two of the top four women's spots and six of the top 10 for men – the first time that's happened since the race went professional in 1986.

What Kenyan parents want their young children taught Read more at:

A Government report reveals that Kenyans want their children to be taught good manners in nursery school

Car Bomb Explodes Near Airport in Somali Capital of Mogadishu

The militants reportedly fired three mortar shells that hit residential areas nearthe airport and a military base ofthe African Union Mission inSomalia (AMISOM).

Edmonton Walk for Justice calls attention to unsolved murders of Somali youth

A local human rights activist wants more attention drawn to the growing number of unsolved murders in Edmonton's minority groups, particularly the Somali community.

US sends dozens of troops to Somalia, 1st time in decades

The U.S. Africa Command on Friday said this deployment is for logistics training of Somalia's army, which is battling the extremist group al-Shabab that emerged from the country's years of warlord-led conflict. About 40 troops are taking part.

ICE arrests Somali immigrants, raising concerns in Clarkston

A spokesperson for ICE confirmed two arrests, but said there hasn't been any "special operation" in the city known for accepting thousands of immigrants and refugees.

Ethiopian national torched in Eastern Cape

The Somali Association of South Africa has condemned the killing of an Ethiopian spaza shop owner in the Kwelera area outside East London in the Eastern Cape.

Ethiopia: Ministry Admonishes Illegal Ethiopians in Saudi to Return Soon

The proclamation A nation without Illegal Expatriates has put a grace period states that runaway workers, residents with expired work permits, over-stayers of Umrah and Hajj, among others, are illegals.

UN calls for heightened vigilance to contain piracy in Somali waters

The international community and shipping firms should intensify patrols along the Somalia coastline to eliminate piracy that is slowly crawling back after a five year lull, a senior UN official has said.

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