Eye on Africa

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has warned that an "unprecedented emergency" is ravaging drought-stricken communities throughout the Horn of Africa (HOA). UNOCHA mentioned in its newest HOA drought regional humanitarian assertion and demand motion issued late Tuesday that communities within the Horn of Africa face the specter of famine after 4 consecutive failed wet seasons in elements of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, a climatic occasion that not seen for not less than 40…

Hargeisa - Somaliland authorities authorities and opposition teams started negotiations on the election marketing campaign on Wednesday after twelve politicians from opposition events had been launched from Mandheera jail in Hargeisa on Tuesday. The chairman of the House of Elders and the Conciliation Committee, Saleban Mohamud Adan, opened the assembly, saying Wednesday's assembly was solely the start of negotiations. The events agreed to proceed their discussions after Eid. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army (SNA) mentioned its forces arrested 5 al-Shabab terrorists throughout safety operations within the outskirts of Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Wednesday. SNA commanders who led the operations informed SNA radio that the militants had been concerned in staging assassinations and bombings in Deynile, Kahda, Elasha Biya and Garasbaaley. "Security operations to pursue al-Shabab terrorists will continue in the Banadir area to ensure the security of Mogadishu city," Army Radio…

The Minister of Agriculture, Peter Munya, will communicate in Maua City, Meru County on July 6, 2022. He mentioned that the anticipated miraa commerce settlement with Somalia shall be signed at a later date. David Muchui | Nation Media Group Miraa farmers and merchants can have to attend longer earlier than securing the profitable Somalia market after it emerged that the commerce deal because of happen on Tuesday didn't happen. Minister of Agriculture Peter Munya assured stakeders on Wednesday that an settlement to…

Nearly four months after the start of the Doha pre-dialogue for negotiations that should pave the way for the participation of Chadian political-military groups, the fifty groups seem to be tearing each other apart. After showing a form of agreement by speaking with one voice, the draft mediation agreement created disagreement, when they would respond to it with a single document on Sunday, July 10. Divisions also arose within the three groups formed. This is the fall of the Doha Groupwhich so far has gathered 23 small…

Nearly 900 prisoners have escaped from a jail in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, of which at least 443 are still missing, authorities said on Wednesday (July 6), which attributed the attack to Islamic extremist rebels. Meanwhile, gunmen launched a deadly attack on a…

Attacks in Somalia have killed a safety officer and a person who was launched from an Italian jail after being detained for 16 years in a wrongful conviction. Authorities say the primary explosive gadget was aimed toward a automobile with the police officer within the city of Afgooye, 30 kilometers southwest of the capital Mogadishu. He was recognized as Mohamed Abdi Madobe. Security personnel in Afgooye confirmed to VOA that the officer was killed when a landmine planted close to a river bridge hit his automobile.…

Turkish President Recep Erdogan met on Wednesday together with his visiting Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud within the capital Ankara to talk about regional safety and humanitarian assist to the African nation. At a joint press convention following their assembly, the Turkish President emphasised the significance of Somalia's stability and safety for the Horn of Africa and famous that Turkey will proceed to face with Somalia within the worldwide area. Turkey's humanitarian and growth assist to Somalia over the…

The International Conference on Constitutionalism began on Wednesday, July 6, in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Organized by the National Democratic Institute, this event brings together former heads of state and civil society to strengthen democracy in…

Mogadishu - Somali police arrested armed robbers, firearms and medication on Wednesday after a serious operation in Mogadishu. The operation was carried out within the districts of Howlwadag, Hodan, Dharkenley, Yaqshid and Wadajir, in response to Somali police spokesman Abdifatah Aden Hassan. "The police have seized drugs that are detrimental to insecurity and the security authorities are obliged to crack down on gangs and other people who harm civilians. We will not accept that people ride motorcycles at night while…