East Africa

Northeastern State calls for new dialogue, reprimands Farmajo's extension of the charge AXADLE, Somalia - The government of the state of Northeastern State has now called for the immediate resumption of dialogue in Somalia, arguing that the lower house's decision to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's designation was "unconstitutional" in all aspects of the law. Lower House…

Somalia: Northeastern State crushes 'terrorist network' behind murder GALKAYO, Northeastern State - By maintaining their effective and targeted war on terror, Northeastern State security forces inflicted a heavy blow on al-Shabaab in recent operations launched following a series of terrorist attacks. In the last few months, Northeastern State troops have intensified the offensive…

It is the first vaccine in the world and the only one that is effective against malaria in children. This is the RTS, S vaccine. And so far, about 650,000 children in Malawi, Ghana and Kenya have benefited from it thanks to a pilot program that started two years ago. According to the World Health Organization, the vaccine had positive effects and led to lower mortality. An efficiency that gives hope…

The French oil group has suspended certain contracts with companies linked to its mega project for gas in Mozambique. This project has stood still since the attack launched in late March by jihadist groups against the city of Palma in the province of Cabo Delgado, about ten kilometers from the Total Group's facilities. The Frenchman has since evacuated his staff.…

DOHA - Qatar has denied allegations of funding for Somalia's government politicians through intelligence chief Fahad Yasin, arguing that the allegations are "unfounded and ridiculous" in what could again trigger fierce opposition in the country. For decades, Doha has often been mentioned in Mogadishu's internal policies, but it has often blamed business rivals for "nurturing" propaganda in a way that jeopardizes her interests. The allegations were made by former US Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz. Doha claims…

Hawiye meeting in Mogadishu casts votes against Farmajo's extension of charge MOGADISHU, Somalia - A group of elders, former presidents, legislators and candidates in Somalia dismissed the recent decision by the House of Commons to add incumbent President Farmajo to another two years in office, a move that had also been the subject of international condemnation. The notable people,…

More than 650,000 children have been vaccinated against malaria across Kenya, Ghana and Malawi since the start of the pilot project two years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday. Global immunization and malaria advisory bodies are expected to meet in October to review vaccine data and consider whether to recommend wider use. The RTS, S vaccine is the only existing jab shown to reduce malaria in children. It acts against Plasmodium falciparum - the deadliest malaria parasite globally and the…

Tigray's humanitarian crisis deepens as Ethiopian troops target civilians ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | The current crisis in the Tigray region continues to worsen as Ethiopian national defense forces continue to search several villages, even weeks after the UN raised a red alert over the matter. A report prepared by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs shows that…

UNSC puts more pressure on Farmajo over illegal time extension MOGADISHU, Somalia - United Nations Security Council has continued to put pressure on outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo over the recently approved period extension, a move that rhymes with general opinion from members of the opposition. Two weeks ago, Farmajo irregularly extended his term of office through the…

FESOJ conducts virtual training in safety procedures for the prevention of Covid-19 MOGADISHU, Somalia - Twenty-five Somali journalists from different regions of Mogadishu and other regional federal member states have participated in 2-day online training held on 17-18 April 2021 on respect for the safety procedures for the prevention of Covid-19. The Federation of Somali Journalists…