US drones ‘wiping out’ Shabaab in Somalia: AU mission head
Drone strikes by the United States military are “wiping out” Shabaab militants in Somalia, the head of the African Union mission in the country told...
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Ethiopia awards ‘heroes’ who foiled Al-Shabab attack in Somalia
Al Shabaab regularly attacks AMISOM, which is made up of about 22,000 soldiers and police from African nations supporting Somalia’s government and army in the...
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...
Uganda says army’s salary arrears ‘ready’
Uganda provides the biggest contingent of soldiers to the AU force, Amisom. By David Kamali, david.Kamali@alleastafrica.com KAMPALA – The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Edward Katumba...
Officials: Ethiopia set to deploy paramilitary troops in Somalia’s Kismayo town
by Judy Maina, judy.maina@alleastafrica.com NAIROBI – The Ethiopian government is planning to deploy 4000 Somali-ethnic paramilitary troops in the southern Somali port city of Kismayo...
Amid frustrations, donors push for AMISOM replacement initiative
by Judy Maina, judy.maina@alleastafrica.com NAIROBI – Last week, the European Union has agreed to pay out more than 178 million Euros to the African Union...
