Kenyan forces deployed to protect telco installations in Mandera County Storyline:National News Kenya forces have increased Security patrols along the Kenya-Somalia border to protect communication infrastructure and citizens from Al-Shabaab attacks, Northeastern regional coordinator Mohamud Saleh said on Monday. Saleh said Al-Shabaab fighters who bombed two… 2 mins read
3 mins read Storyline:National News Ethiopia ‘hero’ runner gets asylum donations after Oromo protest sign A crowd-funding campaign has raised more than $40,000 (£30,000) to help Ethiopia’s Olympic marathon silver medallist Feyisa Lilesa seek asylum. He crossed his hands above his head as he finished…
1 min read Storyline:National News Galmudug’s SEIT starts delegate registration for 2016 elections Galmudug’s State Election Implementation Team (SEIT) has started enlisting the traditional elders in the State who will take part in the upcoming election amid reports say Somali electoral team opted…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Kenya seeks US support to transform Amisom into UN mission Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Amina Mohamed has called on the US to support Africa’s bid to transform Amisom into a UN mission while calling for more financial support to the…
1 min read Storyline:World Zambian regulator suspends three broadcasters for conduct during election By Reuters Zambia’s broadcasting regulator on Monday suspended the licences of three private broadcasters, saying they had posed a risk to peace and stability during this month’s presidential election. President…
3 mins read Storyline:National News NGOs welcome Kenya’s decision to keep Dadaab refugee camp open Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have welcomed Kenya’s decision to reverse its position to close the Dadaab refugee camp this year and send back Somali refugees until Somalia stabilises. For more than…
2 mins read Storyline:National News US announces $146 million for refugee support and return The US has committed $146 million for humanitarian assistance to refugees in Kenya and the voluntary repatriation of Somalia refugees from Kenya’s Daadab camp. Announcing the support in Nairobi Monday,…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Five Al-Shabaab fighters killed in fighting in Southern Somalia At least 5 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in heavy fighting between the group and forces loyal to Southwest State on Monday in the outskirt Diinsor town of South Somalia, a local official said Tuesday.…
2 mins read Storyline:National News A Somali boy, eight years dies after a grenade was thrown into his bedroom An eight-year-old Somali-British boy was killed after a hand grenade was thrown into his bedroom as part of an underworld feud involving members of a Somali crime gang in Sweden.…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Puntland president visit sites of Galkaayo suicide bombings The president of the semi-autonomous regional state of Puntland, Abdiweli Ali Gas on Monday evening visited the sites of Galkaayo suicide bombings where over 20 people were killed and more than…
