US urges Kenyans to avoid violence during repeat poll
The United States Wednesday expressed deep concern about the political crisis in Kenya and urged parties to resolve their differences over a disputed August 8 presidential election without resorting to violence.
Kenyans are due to vote Thursday in a repeat of August's presidential vote, which...
Kenya set for election re-run: Here’s what you need to know
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is re-contesting early August's election after the original vote was invalidated by the country's Supreme Court
His main — and long-term — political rival, Raila Odinga, is boycotting the race
Despite short-term political uncertainty, analysts CNBC spoke to seem...
Kenyan president says he is willing to negotiate after election boycott
Uhuru Kenyatta raises prospect of talks with opponent Raila Odinga, as three people are killed in protests against the rerun election
Jason Burke in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta has raised the prospect of negotiations with his opponent as millions of Kenyans voted in a contentious election...
Somali groups host gatherings for peace in Edmonton
Edmontonians from the Somali community gathered at two separate events on Sunday to work on peace, unity and providing positive role models for youth in light of recent attacks.
The Edmonton Mogadishu Crisis Response Team held a vigil and fundraiser at the Edmonton Islamic Academy...
Somaliland: Foreign Minister Receives Djibouti President Chamber of Commerce
Horndiplomat-The Somaliland's Foreign Minister Dr. Saad Ali Shire receives with Mr.Yusuf M. Dawaleh the President of Chamber of Commerce in Djibouti.
Mr Yusuf Dawaleh mentioned that the campaign has officially started in Somaliland whilst making this official visit to Somaliland. He also saw the passion...
I will return Saudi Arabia to moderate Islam, says crown prince
Mohammed bin Salman tells the Guardian that ultra-conservative state has been ‘not normal’ for past 30 years
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has vowed to return the country to “moderate Islam” and asked for global support to transform the hardline kingdom into an...
More Than 130 Somali Refugees Repatriated from Yemen
GENEVA — In a joint operation funded by the United States, the U.N. migration and refugee agencies have repatriated 134 Somali refugees from war-torn Yemen.
A refugee boat carrying 73 men and women and 61 children left the Yemeni port of Aden on Monday and is...
Kenya:AU and Igad urge peace ahead of Kenya’s repeat election
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The African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development have called for peace ahead of Thursday’s fresh presidential election, with the latter threatening unspecified sanctions against leaders who may use unconstitutional means to ascend to power.
AU Commission Deputy Chairperson...
UAE’s Somalia outreach receives plaudits
The two countries are bound by a fraternity of faith and humanity
Top political leadership in Somalia has expressed gratitude to the rulers of the UAE for their unstinted humanitarian efforts aimed at alleviating suffering in the African nation. A high-level delegation visiting Abu Dhabi...
Islamic State claims attack in Somalia
Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility for an explosion in the Somali town of Bosaso on Tuesday, the fourth attack claimed by the group in two years.
Witnesses said a man pushing explosives hidden on a wheelbarrow approached the central police station of the commercial...