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.

General Warns Somali Pirate Actions Spiked In Last Months As Ships Attacked For Food

Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, the general believes that famine on the mainland will force many desperate Somalis into piracy.

Somali teen's venture in rare field attracts support of international firm

A youths' leader, Suaad Raage, has drawn her inspiration from Nasra. "This gem is the first female mechanic in Somalia and is an inspiration to all," she tweeted.

Columbus Could Learn From Minneapolis' Somali Community, Researcher Says

Chambers says Minneapolis-St. Paul have more Somali-Americans in their police departments and in elected office.

Satellite images trigger payouts for Kenyan farmers in grip of drought

"It is a disaster," says Bonaya Urthe, a schoolteacher and herder who has lost 460 of his 500 goats. "We expect worse. Because animals are dying at this rate, it means that human death is also near."

'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.

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