The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, Dr. Peter Mathuki. PHOTO | COURTESY Arusha. The verification procedure may begin shortly, but Somalia’s admission to the East African Community (EAC) is likely to be difficult. Although the Horn of Africa country may be on the verge of joining the union, issues about its eligibility remain. The EAC secretary general, Peter Mathuki, ...

 Aid workers say record drought in Somalia is hitting women and girls the hardest, putting them at risk of gender-based violence and seeing girls pulled out of school. Women and girls are forced to walk further from home to get water and education, making them vulnerable to attacks.

The Puntland regional government has accused Somaliland of inflicting violence against Las Anod, calling on human rights organizations to monitor the situation closely. Minister of Information, Eng. Mohamud Ayded Dirir called the recent events in Las Anod a massacre, stating that Somaliland forces deliberately killed civilian protesters. The Minister of Information urged Las Anod to continue peacefully protesting against the ...

At least two people were December 28 shot and killed by suspected al-Shabaab terrorists who had disguised as Kenyan military and erected an illegal roadblock in Witu area, Lamu County. The gang also burnt down a motorcycle as they conducted an illegal search before they were confronted by police. Coat regional commissioner John Elungata said they had deployed more personnel ...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Djiboutian counterpart, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti on Wednesday. The two Presidents discussed the accomplishments of national forces and local clan militia forces in the fight against al Shabab, stability in Somalia, and the strengthening of the government. President Mohamud praised Djiboutian troops serving as part of the ...

On Thursday, Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh addressed Somalia’s parliament, expressing his support for the Somali government’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and restore stability. The Djiboutian praised the progress made in recent months but acknowledged that there is still much work to be done. President Guelleh emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and solidarity in addressing the challenges faced ...