Al-Shabaab intelligence chief Karate killed in airstrike, Kenya army claims Storyline:National News Kenya Defence Forces said Thursday Al-Shabaab intelligence Chief Mahad Karate, was killed in airstrikes by Kenyan forces in February 8. In a statement, the Kenyan army said Karate was killed… 2 mins read
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Jubbaland minister escapes bomb attack, staff allegedly planted bomb on his car Jubbaland Social Affairs Minister Malin Mohammad Ibrahim Thursday survived an imminent death after an explosive device planted on his car was deactivated following tip off from family member. Five members…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Barack Obama to make historic visit to Cuba Barack Obama, the US president, is planning an historic visit to Cuba next month, which will make him the first serving US president to step foot on the island in…
3 mins read Storyline:National News Kenyan de-radicalisation teacher on $1m prize shortlist A Kenyan teacher who gives classes against violent extremism is one of 10 finalists up for $1m (£690,000) prize for the world’s best teacher. Ayub Mohamud teaches at a school…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security AMISOM forces kill dozens of Al-Shabaab fighters in Bourhakbo, Bay region Several Al-Shabaab fighters were killed Thursday morning in a clash with AMISOM troops in Burhakabo in Bay region, area district commissioner has said. Ali Hassan Abdi, Burhakabo district commissioner told Goobjoog News…
2 mins read Storyline:National News At least 70,000 soldiers deployed in Uganda as presidential polls open Polls have today opened in Uganda in what is billed to be one of the most contested presidential elections in the East African country. The race which brings together seven…
2 mins read Storyline:Science & Tech Excitement at new cancer treatment A therapy that retrains the body’s immune system to fight cancer has provoked excitement after more than 90% of terminally ill patients reportedly went into remission. White blood cells were…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Heads of states to deliberate Somalia’s entry into the EAC bloc The East African Community heads of states Summit will next week deliberate on Somalia’s entry into the East African bloc alongside Africa’s newest country, South Sudan. The 17th Ordinary East…
3 mins read Storyline:Archive, National News, Opinions Opinion: Fighting foreign languages serves not to preserve Somali language but exposes a leadership bereft of ideas By Yusuf Ali Mogadishu mayor this week hit headlines for what would constitute by any standard wishful thinking. The mayor declared that a foreign enemy was descending into the city…
1 min read Storyline:National News, World Ankara blast: Five dead after explosion in Turkish capital A large explosion in the Turkish capital, Ankara, has left at least five people killed and 10 injured, the city’s governor says. The blast happened next to a passing military…
