The October 14th bombing in Somalia is the most recent of Al-Shabaab’s attacks. Al-Shaabab is a jihadist terrorist group, linked to Al-Qaida, which controls large areas of Somalia. They target locations in Somalia and Eastern Kenya to exert their dominance on the surrounding area. Their key effort is to oppose the UN backed government in Somalia. Tensions have been rising… Read more »
I was an eyewitness to the Mogadishu bomb. I’m alive, but heartbroken Faarah Adan – The Guardian t was a bright Saturday afternoon in Mogadishu, a clear sky glowing blue above the once beautiful city. The busy K5, or Zoobe Junction, one of Mogadishu’s vital arteries, with its string of shops, hotels and restaurants, was teeming with people from all… Read more »
Somalia: deadly truck bombing in Mogadishu At least 20 people killed in busy district of Somali capital after truck being trailed by security forces exploded At least 20 people have died in Mogadishu after a truck bomb detonated in a busy district of the Somali capital that is home to hotels, shops, restaurants and government offices. Security forces were trailing… Read more »
Kenya election: No clear road ahead after run-off vote – BBC The re-run of Kenya’s presidential election has taken place, but early signs are the overall turnout has been far lower than the first poll which was annulled by the Supreme Court. The legitimacy of this election was being questioned even before the voting began, but if the 46% of… Read more »
Kenya election: Voting marred by boycott – BBC Kenya’s presidential election re-run has been marred by isolated clashes and a boycott by the main opposition. A teenage boy was shot by police and later died amid clashes in the opposition stronghold of Kisumu, one of four counties hit by violence. The electoral commission said voting in those areas would be… Read more »
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal reinstates corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma — Independent Decision piles renewed pressure on head of state South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld a High Court ruling to reinstate corruption charges against Jacob Zuma relating to before he became President. Zuma said he was “disappointed” by the court’s decision, adding in a statement that he expects the National… Read more »
Togolese protesters torch public buildings in Sokode after arrest of Imam — Africa News Public buildings in Togo’s second largest city of Sokode were reportedly torched by angry protesters late Monday night after the arrest of an Imam and opposition figure. The gendarmerie, post office, parts of the Togo Telecoms building among others were targeted by the protesters who clashed… Read more »
After the end of their second civil war in 2003, Liberian politics have been overseen and assisted by the United Nations and other international agencies to promote political stability and democratic institutions. However this trend may be coming to an end as the ongoing election is being administered by the domestic government alone. And so far none of the violent… Read more »
‘Everything is going to plan’ – Liberians vote in first election run without UN – The Guardian Liberians have voted in large numbers in the first election run entirely by the country’s institutions and security forces since the civil war. Police officers and election officials who had been preparing for months took their places at polling stations, listening sympathetically to… Read more »
US eases economic sanctions on Sudan – The Guardian The US government has eased sanctions against Sudan in a major step towards normalizing relations with a designated terrorism sponsor whose leader has been indicted on war crimes charges. The move is a milestone in the rehabilitation of a state which earned international opprobrium for its generous hospitality towards violent… Read more »