Former Ethiopian FM runs for Africa’s first WHO chief
Tedros, an experienced Ethiopian politician made the final shortlist of three candidates picked by the WHO’s Executive Board. ADDIS Ababa – Ethiopia’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Tedros...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Somaliland to push African leaders on sovereignty
The former British protectorate has been battling for an international recognition since it broke away from the rest of Somalia in 1991, however no country...
Ethiopia denies relations with South Sudan ‘worsening’
Relations between Ethiopia and Egypt have been at a low ebb in recent years in a dispute over a giant dam Addis Ababa is building...
AU call for deployment of 4,000 additional troops in Somalia
The current 22000-strong force remains outstretched and can’t be used for mobile activities while their role is primarily confined to a peacekeeping mission. By Muluneh...
Kenya to purchase military aircrafts, weapons from US in anti alshabab war
The deal will see Kenya purchase 12 Air Tractor AT-802L, two AT-504 Trainer aircraft, weapons package, technical support and program management from the US. By...
Time To Lift Sanctions Against Sudan To Battle Terrorism And Improve Human Rights
By Doug Bandow , for Forbes On his way out of Washington President Barack Obama provisionally lifted economic sanctions against Sudan. The action was long overdue. Newly...
Kenya appoint controversial Odumbe as batting coach
Kenya have appointed former captain Maurice Odumbe — who was banned for five years — as their batting coach ahead of the crucial ICC World...
Somaliland president raises possibility of election delay amid severe droughts
In recent months, Somaliland leaders have been pushing for new plans aimed at delaying the presidential for further six months with the intention of reaching...
Somaliland’s frankincense forests fading, under threat
Few years ago, Somaliland has been a major source for global markets, but its forests are now facing extinction, threatening to wipe out the frankicense...
As Obama leaves office, Kenya to continue protecting ‘granny Sarah’
NAIROBI – Kenyan police will continue to provide round-the-clock security for the step-grandmother of former U.S. president Barack Obama despite his exit from office, the...
