UAE’s rivalry undercuts Turkey’s Somalia operation
UAE and Turkey are locked in an escalating rivalry over Somalia’s economic interests By Judy Maina, judy.maina@alleastafrica.com NAIROBI– Turkey has been the greatest ally for...
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Ethiopians are crying out for Freedom and Justice
Usually September 11th, or 1st of Meskerem on the Ethiopian calendar, is a day of celebration. It is the Ethiopian new-year. However, this year there...
Number fleeing Burundi to neighbouring countries tops 300,000
Reception capacities in host countries Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are severely overstretched, UNHCR warns. GENEVA – The number of people...
Kenyan police accused of executing 3 women after attack
Human rights activists are accusing Kenyan police of executing three women who allegedly attacked a police station after pledging allegiance to ISIS. In one video...
Ethiopia, Uganda dominate East Africa energy awards
UGANDA’S Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa and Azeb Asnake of Ethiopia have been recognised for their sterling contributions to the industry at the just-ended East African Power Industry...
Ethiopia rejects Machar, says won’t entertain leader of an armed struggle
Ethiopia has stated that former South Sudan first vice president is only welcome to the country on a temporary basis because Ethiopia will not entertain...
Kenya hunt 50 al-Shabaab militants after Garissa County attack
Kenyan police said they have launched a manhunt for some 50 Al-Shabaab militants who raided a police camp along the Somali border early Thursday. Inspector...
Africa might pull of ICC today
ADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – THE African Union (AU) is going ahead with plans to endorse a mass withdrawal of its members from the International...
EXCLUSIVE: BBC’s Somali Service hits lowest rating in decades
According to the station, it provides a key link between those in Somalia and those elsewhere By Judy Maina, judy.maina@alleastafrica.com NAIROBI – For the BBC...
