East African Community Expresses Support for Kenya’s Intervention in Somalia

The East African Community (EAC) has expressed support for Kenya’s intervention in Somalia to fight the Al-Qaeda-linked Somali terror group, Al-Shabaab, in a bid to safeguard the peace, security and stability of not only Kenyans but also the whole region.

Middle Level Civil Somali Civil Servants Conclude Mentorship Attachment in Liberia

Ten middle level civil servants from the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) have been certificated following two-weeks of mentorship and on-the-job attachment at various institutions of the Liberian government.

United Nations Extends Mandate Against Somali Pirates for Another Year

The UN Security Council has renewed for another 12 months the authorization given by Resolution 1846 (2008) for states and regional organizations to enter Somali territorial waters in their fight against piracy. In resolution 1897 adopted unanimously,...

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Begin Seven-nation Trip to Africa on August 5

The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will begin a seven-nation trip to Africa on August 5 at the 8th US – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (known as the AGOA Forum) in Nairobi, Kenya, the State Department announced on Monday. This...