US says two jihadists killed in air strike in Somalia
US President Joe Biden in May ordered the reestablishment of a US troop presence in Somalia to help local authorities combat Al-Shabaab
Tag: East Africa
Car bomb kills five at Somalia hotel: police
Al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based group tied to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on a pro-militant website.
Somalia will talk to Al-Shabaab when time is right: President
Mohamud, who was elected in May after previously serving as president from 2012 to 2017, said past approaches to Al-Shabaab had not worked, and his government was open to alternatives including talks when appropriate.
Kenya-Tanzania cross-border trade hits US$905.5 million
Bilateral trade between Kenya and Tanzania hit US$905.5 million from January to November 2021, according to the Central Bank of…
The Business of Feeding Africa
Over the coming decade, sub-Saharan Africa’s food demand is projected to rise. This will make it one of world’s largest sources of additional demand…
Diesel buses in Kenya locked out from lucrative BRT project
“As we phase out fossil we should look into the use of alternatives such as electric-powered vehicles, which means zero carbon emissions. Unfortunately, it is not practical to switch over and hence the need for phasing out and including blending with biodiesel,”
Locusts to hit East Africa again -FAO warns
“If any swarms reach the Kenya/Ethiopia border, easterly and south-easterly winds are likely to carry them towards the Rift Valley in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia, preventing movement further south into central Kenya,” said FAO.
Kenya’s electoral body launches 30-day nationwide voter registration
The IEBC plans to conduct mass voter registration for the diaspora in December this year
Kenya among countries with greatest Climate change burden
“Under current climate projections, the fast-growing population of East Africa will face increased health risks due to extreme heat.”
