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Aid Group Reports Killings By Ethiopian Troops In Tigray
The court sought the law ministry’s response after going through a statement by the World Health Organisation, which has declared virginity testing as unscientific, medically unnecessary and unreliable. The humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday that its staff saw Ethiopian government troops shooting and killing four men whom soldiers forced off a civilian bus on a road in the embattled region of Tigray.
Somalia Changes Position On Millions of Cash From UAE
The Federal Republic of Somalia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share a strong economic, political and cultural bond that dates back several centuries linking the citizens of both countries through history, economy, culture and geography. Somalia's leaders have been committed to strengthening its' bilateral relationship with this traditional and valued partner.
Somalia: Hirshabelle State President Fires Hiran Governor
The president of HirShabelle state president Mohamed Abdi Ware has sacked the governor of Hiran region in central Somalia on Friday. The governor - Ali Jeyte Osman has been removed from office over incompetence and for failing the security and humanitarian assistance to the drought-affected people in Hiran. In a statement, President Ware has appointed Abdullahi Ahmed Moalim as the new governor of Hiran, replacing Osman who has been in power since last year.
Somalia: President Farmajo Jets Off to Saudi Arabia for Arab League Summit
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and a high-level delegation he is leading left Mogadishu for Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The President accompanied high-ranking government officials is expected to attend the Arab League summit scheduled to kick off Sunday in Riyadh, according to sources at Villa Somalia.
Somalia: Puntland Security Forces Seize UAE Officials At Bosaso Airport
Puntland security forces were reported to have seized UAE officials with luggage and boxes at Bosaso airport on Saturday morning. Sources at the airport told Radio Shabelle that the security forces blocked UAE team to load military equipment on to the plane after refusing to have their luggage and boxes scanned. The move has sparked standoff at the airport between UAE military trainers and Puntland security officials, according to a local official who spoke to Radio Shabelle by phone.
Somalia: UAE Disbands Training Mission
The UAE has decided to disband its military training programme in Somalia which started in 2014 to build the capabilities of the Somali army. The decision comes in response to Somali security forces' seizure of a UAE-registered civil aircraft at Mogadishu Airport and confiscation of money destined to pay the soldiers.
Somalia: University Lecturer Shot Dead in Mogadishu
Unknown gunmen, believed to be Al Shabaab assassins have shot and killed a Somali University lecturer in Mogadishu, witnesses and Police said on Monday. The professor, Ismail Hajji Addow was gunned down outside his residence in Mogadishu's northern Deynile district on Sunday evening at around 8:00 pm, according to a witness.
Somalia: Minister Wins Election for Parliamentary Seat in Dhusamareb
The State Minister of Interior Ministry for Somalia's Federal government, Abdullahi Farah Wehliye won the election of a parliamentary seat held in Dhusamareb town on Sunday. The electoral commision has announced that Wehliye is the winner of Today's vote, beating two main candidates run for the seat of the Lower House House of Somali parlaiment.
Somalia: Somaliland Sentences a Poet 3 Years in Prison for Reunification Activity
A court in the self-declared republic of Somaliland has sentenced a young poet to three years in jail. Nacima Qorane was found guilty of bringing the state into contempt by advocating for Somaliland to reunite with Somalia. Pressure groups in Somaliland said Ms Qorane's basic human rights have been violated. Somaliland self-declared independence in 1991, but is not recognised internationally.
Somalia: President Arrives Back in Mogadishu From Saudi Arabia
The President of Somalia's Federal Government, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has arrived back in Mogadishu on Monday morning from Saudi Arabia. The President and his delegation attended the 29th Arab League Summit held in Dhahran, Saudia Araba that focused the current situation in some Arab countries, including Somalia. In his keynote speech at the Arab League Summit, President Farmajo called for unity and solidarity to overcome the challenges facing the Muslim world.
Somalia: Hiran Intelligence Chief Sacked in a New Security Shake-Up
The commander of the Intelligence department in Hiran region, central Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamud has been sacked in a new major security shake-up on Friday. The chief was fired in a statement released by the head of NISA - National Intelligence and Security Agency in the southern Federal State member of HirShabelle. Abdi Mohamed Ali has been appointed as the new Intelligence boss of Hiran, replacing Mohamud who lost his post over the new major security changes in the region.
Somalia: UN Envoy Visits Refugees, Underlines Security Progress
The UN top envoy in Somalia ended a two-day visit to Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp where he highlighted the gradual progress made in the Horn of Africa nation. Michael Keating, UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, who met with camp residents and some about to return to Somalia, stressed that his visit was a two-way exchange and that what he heard was useful for his work and engagement with authorities in Somalia.
Somalia: Forces Carry Out Massive Security Operation in Mogadishu
Somali government forces have conducted a massive security operation in Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Sunday night amid a rise in killings and attacks. The security sweep targeted Yaqshid, Deynile, Howlwadag and Heliwa districts in the capital during the night, and arrested dozens of people linked to Al-Shabaab militants. Police and Intelligence officers did not specify the number of the people detained in the overnight operation, however, the local residents confirmed the troops seized youths.
Somalia: Mentally Disturbed Woman Commits Suicide in Mogadishu
A middle-aged woman has committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling in his house in Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Saturday night, her family confirmed. Moalim Abdulle Ma'ow, the brother of the woman committed the suicide confirmed her death to Radio Shabelle, adding that she was "mentally unstable" mother of two children. Hawa Ali Mohamed used to live with her family in the capital's Yashid district.
Somalia: AMISOM Commanders Urged to Implement the Mission's Transition Plan
The Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia Simon Mulongo has asked AMISOM military commanders to implement the transition plan as per dictates of the United Nations Security Council resolution on gradual reduction of troops serving in Somalia.
Somalia: Puntland Allows UAE Aircraft to Depart Bosaso Airport After Standoff
Puntland security forces have allowed a UAE airplane to take-off from the airport of Bosaso, the commercial city of the northeastern Federal State on Saturday after a stand-off. The aircraft was denied access to departing the airport during the standoff at Bosaso Airport that began after the Emirates refused to have their luggage scanned and searched.
Somalia: Radio Shabelle Exclusive Interview With Raymond Stephens
interview Shabelle Media Network had an exclusive interview with Raymond Stephens, the Public affairs officer of the U.S. mission to Somalia on Thursday, April 12, 2018. 1 - What is the role of the U.S.Missionin the current situation of Somalia? The United States and Somalia have strong bilateral relations. The United States stands alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali people as they continue rebuilding their country.
Somalia: UAE Minister Gargash Says Govt Creating 'Unnecessary' Tension
UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said Somalia created tension that's uncalled for after its seizure of a civilian aircraft this week and money on board that's allocated for the Somali army.
Somalia: Govt Says Aims to Halt UAE Funding for Troops
As relations with the United Arab Emirates sour over the seizure of millions of dollars in cash, Somalia announced Wednesday it would end UAE funding for its armed forces. Defense Minister Mohamed Mursal's comments to reporters came shortly after the UAE condemned what it called an "illegal" move by Somalia to seize $9.6 million from an aircraft at the Mogadishu airport over the weekend.
Somalia: Mogadishu, UAE Trade Barbs Over Seized Money
By Harun MarufSomalia and United Arab Emirates have exchanged barbs over the seizure of millions of dollars from a plane chartered by Emirati diplomats to transport the cash to Mogadishu. The Somali government seized three bags containing $9.6 million on Sunday and says it only took the action after the UAE ambassador refused to let the bags containing the cash be scanned.
Somalia: UK Minister Lauds AMISOM for its Role in Securing Somalia
A visiting UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces Rt. Hon. Mark Lancaster has paid tribute to the AU troops in Somalia for securing the country and reducing the threat of terrorism. The minister yesterday met with the AU Special Representative to Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Caetano Madeira and the AMISOM Force Commander Lt. Gen.
Somalia: Indonesia, Somalia Agree to Enhance Trade Ties
Indonesia and Somalia have agreed to intensify trade ties during a bilateral meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Somalian Vice Foreign Minister Mukhtar Mahat Da'ud here on Wednesday. "I have just held bilateral talks with the Somalian vice foreign minister. We spoke about trade ties," Marsudi remarked following the meeting held on the sidelines of the second day of the Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF).
Somalia: Somali Parliament's Session Postponed Over Confusion
The Lower House chamber of Somalia's Federal parliament has postponed its scheduled Wednesday session after confusion over text messages sent to the lawmakers from two opposing sides in the house. The outgoing Speaker of the Lower House Mohamed Osman Jawari who resigned Monday was expected to deliver his resignation speech to the House on Wednesday morning, April 11.
Somalia: Kuwait Made Big Achievements in Delivery of Aid to Somalia
The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) had chalked up big accomplishments in 2017, thanks to the support of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the political leadership that contributed to the delivery of aid to needy people everywhere in the world. The KRCS Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer made the statement to KUNA on Tuesday following the society's general assembly regular meeting.
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Meets With His Ankara Counterpart
The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Benadir Region Abdirahman Omar Osman who is currently on working visit in Turkey met with his Ankara counterpart Mustafa Tuna. Osman said he held fruitful talks with Tuna, where they the improving relations between Mogadishu, the Somali capital and Ankara. "I had a fruitful meeting with the Mayor of Ankara Mustafa TUNA and discussed our bilateral relations between Mogadishu and Ankara," said Osman in a Twitter post.
Somalia: UAE Denounces Seizure of Cash and Plane in Somalia
The UAE has condemned the seizure of its civilian aircraft carrying millions of dollars by authorities in Somalia on Sunday. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that the jet was seized at Mogadishu airport carrying US$9.6 million in cash allocated to support the Somali army and trainees. The Ministry added that some those on-board the plane had been held at gunpoint and assaulted by Somali security forces.
Tanzania: Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive Starts in Tanzania
By Halili LeteaDar Es Saam — Vice President, Ms Samia Suluhu, has today, April 10, launched national drive to provide cervical cancer vaccine to all women aged 14 and above. In her speech, Ms Suluhu said the vaccine targets to reduce number of deaths from cervical cancer. She noted that according to 2016/17 statistics from Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) shows that cervical cancer was the leading type of cancer in the country.
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria's Death Toll Rises to 101
By Ayodamola OwoseyeThe death toll from the Lassa fever disease ravaging the country since the beginning of the year, has risen to 101, the Nigerian centre for Disease Control has said. The health agency, in its situation report as at April 8, said a total of 408 cases of the disease have been confirmed from 20 states where the disease has been active.
Africa: Global Aid Stagnates At a Time of Unprecedented Needs
press release The slight decrease in development aid spending in 2017 is bad news for the fight to end poverty and reduce inequalities, said Oxfam today in response to the publication of new aid figures by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Julie Seghers, OECD policy and advocacy advisor at Oxfam said: "The 0.6% decrease may seem marginal, but it deprives poor countries of money that could have provided free universal healthcare for 10 million people.
Kenya: Wafula Chebukati Suspends Ezra Chiloba Over Procurement
By Silas ApolloElectoral commission CEO Ezra Chiloba has been sent on a three-month compulsory leave, a decision that has left the electoral body sharply divided. Mr Chiloba was served the leave notice on Saturday pending investigations into unspecified “procurement issues”.
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Reportedly Overran Kenyan Troops
The Al-Shabaab has attacked Kenyan military forces in Fahfahdhun area in Somalia's southwestern Gedo region, killing an unknown number of soldiers. The attack began with a roadside bomb blast targeted a convoy carrying KDF soldiers in the small town of Fahfahdhun and followed by a direct gun battle between the two sides. There were reports of casualties on both KDF and Al Shabaab, but, the number has not yet been confirmed.The local villagers reported heavy gunfire and explosion during the attack.
Gambia/Burkina Faso: Tambia's Goal for Gambia in Burkina Not Enough
By Sulayman BahWork resumes for Gambia's lady Scorpions on Tuesday after losing their qualifier first-leg game 2-1 to Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. Adama Tamba had raced the visiting Gambian outfit ahead with a brilliant goal having seen her initial effort crash on the post but the hosts rallied to equalise via Simpore.
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills Three, Affects Eight New Persons in Six States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday confirmed eight new cases of Lassa fever and three deaths in six states, within one week.
Zimbabwe: Streak Saga Rages On
By Eddie ChikamhiThe sledging between Zimbabwe Cricket and head coach Heath Streak appeared to subside yesterday after the association revoked their earlier decision to dismiss the coach before the authorities sent another divorce letter later in the day. Streak was sacked two weeks ago after he failed in the mission to lead the national team to the World Cup.
South Africa: Mortar Bomb Found at KZN Home
KwaZulu-Natal police have praised a homeowner for notifying authorities about the discovery of a mortar bomb on a property in Winston Park, west of Durban, over the weekend. On Monday, Captain Nqobile Gwala said the homeowner had been digging in his garden on Sunday when the bomb was discovered. She said members of the Durban search and rescue (SAR) unit went out to the residence and identified the "suspicious object" as a mortar bomb.
Sudan: Deputy Chief Justice Announces Release of 57 Inmates From Ad-DA'ain Prison
Ad-DA'ain — The Deputy Chief Justice, Mualana Abdul-Majeed Idris signed documents of release of 57 prisoners from Ad-Da'ain jail ,32 women and 25 men. This came when the deputy Chief Justice paid visit Monday to Ad-Da'ain prison during which he was accompanied by Head of Judiciary and representative of Governor of the State , Mualana Ahmed Hamdin, Minister of Health, Maj. Gen. Hashim Suleiman , and Director of the State Police in East Darfur State.
Kenya: Two Defraud Man Sh10 Million to Secure Ambassadorial Post
By Galgalo BochaTwo Nairobi traders were on Monday charged with defrauding a man Sh10 million under the disguise of securing him an appointment as the Kenya ambassador in Congo Brazzaville. Ibraxwell Wanjala Shiundu and Susan Awino Shiundu allegedly received the money from Dr Ali Raza pretending they were in a position to secure him the job the Great Lake Region's country. The two allegedly committed the offence on diverse dates between May 2017 and March this year in Parklands, Nairobi County.
South Africa: Guptas to Appeal Grounding of Leased Plane
The Guptas have lodged an application for leave to appeal a ruling handed down in the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg which ordered them to return a luxury aircraft that they were leasing. News24 has reliably learnt that the application was lodged on March 23, a few days after the ruling, but that no date has yet been set down for the hearing.
Nigeria: Return of Prohibited Arms - IG Extends Ultimatum By 21 Days
By Kingsley OmonobiThe Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, yesterday ordered a 21-day extension of the ultimatum given to Nigerians across the country to return illegal and prohibited weapons in their possession. The new date is now now between April 9, 2018 (yesterday) and April 30, 2018.
Congo-Kinshasa: Overview of the Political Crisis in DR Congo and the Human Rights, Security, and Humanitarian Consequences
press release By Ida SawyerPresentation at the roundtable: "Political, Electoral and Human Rights Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Learning from Experiences in South Africa and the SADC Region," co-hosted by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) and Human Rights Watch The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a worsening humanitarian, human rights, and security crisis.
Namibia: Geingob Gives French Broadcaster Ultimatum to Retract Story
Windhoek — Namibian President Hage Geingob yesterday issued an ultimatum to France Radio Internationale (RFI) to retract a widely circulated online article suggesting that he received questionable payment from the sale of Canadian firm UraMin's Namibian assets to Areva, a French nuclear power company. Failure to do so could prompt the president to take unspecified action against the French broadcaster, his lawyers stated in a letter of complaint yesterday.
Somalia: Qatar Sends Emergency Relief to Drought-Hit Families
Qatar Charity (QC) has started distribution of dry food to more than 6,000 families affected by drought in Baidoa city of Somalia. The drought has displaced thousands of Somali families from remote areas affected to nearby villages and towns. In a statement, Qatar Charity said the dry food was distributed to 670 affected families in Baidoa and nearby areas, as the first phase of a drought-affected aid project.
Tanzania: Now Men Join Women At Makonda Parental Help Desk
By Glady Mbwiga and Janeth MuhiziDar es Salaam — A stream of men have joined hundreds of women, who claim to have been abandoned by their spouses, have continued to throng Dar es Salaam regional Commissioner offices, seeking help. The men are also claiming that they face similar problems after their women ditched them with children.
Kenya: Furman Blames 'Shocking' Penalty, Bad Pitch
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — SuperSport United skipper Dean Furman has blamed a combination of a 'shocking' penalty decision and what he termed as a poor pitch for their 1-0 loss to Gor Mahia in a CAF Confederations Cup third round, first leg tie in Machakos on Sunday. Madagascan referee Hamada Nampiandraza pointed straight to the spot in the 77th minute after Meddie Kagere's header off a Bernard Omondi corner bounced on Grant kekana's arm, a decision that Furman has termed as 'completely soft'.
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Violations Weekly Update 03
Summary of Violations In the period under review (24 March- 01 April 2018), Heal Zimbabwe recorded a total of 31 human rights violations from 17 districts. Three categories of human rights violations were recorded. These include intimidation (with threats of violence or threats of withdrawal of food aid or agricultural inputs), forced attendance to political gatherings and disrupted political gatherings.
Somalia: In Kenyan Refugee Camp, Hope of New Life in U.S. Fades and Suicide Rate Rises
All are items which aid workers say they have confiscated from refugees in the Kakuma camp in northern Kenya in the last few months because of fears they might use them to kill themselves. Nine refugees have committed suicide in the dusty, sprawling camp since early 2017, compared to three in 2016, Alex Kalatu, a mental health officer and psychologist for US aid group International Rescue Committee (IRC), told Reuters at the camp. Doctors did not comment on the reasons for the suicides.
South Africans Prefer Pets Over People As Binge-Watching Buddies
According to a new survey released by Netflix on Monday, when it comes to watching TV, most South African's (64%) find pets to be the ideal binge partner. Watching a show with someone else can sometimes be tricky - think spoiler alerts and binge-watch cheating.
Ethiopia: Tribal Leaders, Elders Vow to Resolve Border Conflicts
Jigjiga April 09/2018 Tribal leaders and elders of Somali Regional State have expressed readiness to sustainably resolve the conflicts around border areas of Somali and Oromia states. The tribal leaders made the promise at the public discussion attended by PM Abiy and senior government officials during the weekend at Jigjiga. One of the Somali elders, Abdikerim Kelinlae stated that peace is crucial; and the harmoinious existence of the peoples that lasted centuries must be restored.
Nigeria: Ogbeh, Others Urge Creation of Ranches to End Herders-Farmers Clashes
By Terhemba DakaAbuja — Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, yesterday declared that ranches remained the only panacea if the government was desirous to end the farmers-herders clashes across the country.
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Labour Present Fresh Demand Using Current Economic Indices
The Organised Labour has officially presented a fresh demand for higher new National Minimum Wage for workers to the Federal Government Tripartite Committee using current economic indices. Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, General Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. NAN recalls that Organised Labour had two years ago demanded for N56, 000 as the national minimum wage for workers in the country.
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