Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has become the first head of government to visit Eritrea, breaking away from the “no-peace, no-war” situation that has existed between the neighboring countries for the past two decades. Ahmed arrived in Eritrean capital Asmara for historic peace talks Sunday.The initiative came on the heels of a visit by

Mogadishu – Two suicide bombers detonated explosives-laden vehicles at the gate of Somali Interior Ministry headquarters as gunmen fought their way inside. Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Saturday and smoke was seen rising above the scene of the explosion although it was al-Shabab extremist group claimed was behind the blast. The real casualties of the explosions 9

Violent protests have been ongoing in France’s western city of Nantes, a poor suburb with a large immigrant population, as tensions between police and youth continue Cars and buildings were set alight Friday in the third night of rioting in western France over the fatal police shooting of a young man. The recent police killing

Trenton- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday defended his government’s handling of thousands of asylum seekers crossing into Canada from the United States. He was reacting to criticism from recently elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who blamed Trudeau for the inundation of more than 3,000 refugees currently living in temporary housing in Toronto. At

Mogadishu -The Mayor of Banadir region Eng. Abdirahman Omar Osman called on young people living in the capital to participate in peace and development, as they are the future of the country. Eng. Yarisow said the Benadir Regional Administration is committed to creating employment for young people to contribute to their country’s development, creating a

Djibouti -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has arrived in Djibouti where he opened the African and Chinese Cooperation Forum. The ongoing by 5-7 on July discuss the implementation of free trade in Africa, strengthening investment, infrastructure development and the realization of Vision 2030 development of the international agenda.

Nairobi – Prison officials and security forces have arbitrarily detained and tortured prisoners for years in the notorious regional prison known as Jail Ogaden. Ethiopia’s new prime minister Dr Abiy Ahmed should urgently order investigations into the horrific situation, and the government should ensure regional security forces and officials are held accountable. Senior Officials Implicated

The Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of Somalia Mrs Maran Aweys Jama and a large delegation led by the Mayor of Hobyo in Mudug Region. The delegation, which includes officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, welcomed the delegation from the Galmudug State of Somalia and the community. The delegation is currently

A delegation from the international community spoke to Puntland and Somaliland about the tensions in Tukaraq and the recent clashes between the warring factions. A large delegation from the ICRC led by Mr.Simon Brooks met with Somaliland administration Mr Muse Bihi Abdi, discussing the future of Somaliland and Puntland in the Tukaraq area of Sool

GENEVA- A number of Yemeni detainees have been subjected to ill-treatment, torture and sexual abuse by United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldiers, the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva said on Tuesday. “We have engaged with U.A.E. government on this issue and requested access to U.A.E.-run prisons in the country but to date, we have not