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Africa drowning in armed conflicts
Conflict over diamonds, power, ravages continent
Al-Sisi addresses with Kenyan counterpart supporting stability in South Sudan, Somalia
Both discussed latest political developments, enhancement of mutual trade, investments
Al-Azhar condemns deadly Somalia twin blast
At least 18 people killed in Mogadishu after two bombers struck city’s government quarter
Al-Sisi asserts to Farmajo Egypt’s support to Federal Somalia
Egypt’s foreign policy based on not intervening in other countries’ internal affairs
Egypt condemns Somalia, Al-Qatif terror attacks
Egypt renews its call on the international community to confront terrorism
A world without water
The best way to aid Africa
New York—Drought in Somalia threatens the lives of almost half the population, according to Somalia’s prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Over a two-day span, at least 110 people died of hunger in just a single region in the country. This highlights the tremendous needs Somalia and other African countries have for immediate help. In the …
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Egypt vows to support Kenya, Pakistan, Somalia in fighting terrorism
Over the course of 24 hours, three attacks took place in the three countries leaving dozens dead
146 illegal migrants of different nationalities arrested near North Coast
The Mediterranean Sea has become a gateway to Europe for refugees and economic migrants
AU succession battle looms in Kigali
Crises, such as South Sudan, Somalia and Burundi, are clamoring for attention at the upcoming African Union summit. So, too is the thorny question of who should succeed Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as AU Commission chair.
Displacement, terrorism and FGM in Somalia
No longer a failed state, though struggling to rise from the ashes. Mohamed Omer Arteh, Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, is Michel Friedman’s guest on Conflict Zone.
AU in Somalia: underfunded and overwhelmed
Somalia attack: ‘It’s impossible to know the real numbers’
The AU peacekeeping mission AMISOM and the militant group al-Shabab have both claimed casualties after the militants attacked an army base in Somalia. But the numbers are difficult to verify, a Somalia expert told DW.
Egypt and Somalia seek bilateral economic cooperation
The two countries signed MoU to cooperate economically and politically to promote trade exchange, says Somali minister
Egypt strongly condemns attacks in Somalia
An integrated plan is needed to fight terrorism worldwide: Shoukry
Christmas under fire in some Muslim countries: Tajikistan, Somalia and Brunei
The Muslim-majority countries of Tajikistan, Somalia and Brunei have clamped down on Christmas. In the case of the latter country, celebrating the Christian holiday has been banned entirely.
Foreign Ministry, Al-Azhar condemn Al-Shabab attack
Terror attack by radical Islamist Al-Shabab militia on Thursday in Kenya sparks all-round condemnation
Is the US against children’s rights?
By Dr Cesar Chelala In the 26th year of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) Somalia recently became the 195th state party to ratify the convention. As South Sudan is expected to ratify the Convention later his year, the US would be the only country in the world that hasn’t yet ratified the CRC. The Convention is an …
Egypt condemns assassination of Somali MP
Need for collaboration against abhorrent terrorism, says FM spokesman
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Egypt condemns ‘terrorist’ attacks in Kenya, DRC
Both attacks have left dozens dead
Egypt commends efforts to build prosperous Somalia
Foreign minister Shoukry describes crisis in parts of Somalia as “alarming”, warranting an “immediate response”
Shebab launch major assault on Somali parliament
Witnesses said Shebab militants, the Al-Qaeda-linked group fighting to overthrow Somalia’s internationally-backed but fragile government, stormed into the complex while MPs were meeting inside.
Egypt discusses Nile with US, EU diplomats
Representatives were received by Egypt’s foreign minister; discussion included Somalia, South Sudan and water security
Migrant boat sinks off Italy, several dead: Report
AFP – Several people were reported killed on Monday after a boat packed with around 400 migrants sank off the coast of southern Italy, Italian media reported, adding that around 200 of the passengers had already been rescued. ANSA news agency said the incident happened some 100 nautical miles (185 kilometres, 115 miles) from the …
Arab League: A factfile
The pan-Arab bloc was created in Cairo on 22 March 1945.
Somalia’s Shebab launch attack on presidential palace
Al-Qaedal-linked Shebab rebels immediately claimed responsibility for huge blast at the perimeter of the central Mogadishu complex
Somalia demands sanctions end for ‘chief’ Shebab banker
Banker and businessman Ali Ahmed Nur Jimale, who was placed on a United Nations Security Council sanction list in February 2012, is accused of being “one of Al-Shebab’s chief financiers”, according to the UN.
Eight killed as Shebab attack UN base in Mogadishu
Somali and Africa Union troops clear out complex in heavy firefight
Qatar condemns attack on its officials in Somalia
About 11 people were killed Sunday in Mogadishu when a suicide attacker from the Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents rammed a car laden with explosives into a convoy carrying four Qatari officials
Five killed as gunmen storm Mogadishu court complex
“Shebab suicide bombers have attacked the court and regional headquarters area”