Horn Of Africa

Five killed in Somalia suicide attack, governor wounded

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Islamist group Al-Shabaab remains a potent force in the troubled Horn of Africa nation despite multinational efforts to degrade its leadership

Horn of Africa drought to worsen with fifth consecutive failed rainy season, forecasts World Meteorological Organization

Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are already going through their worst drought for 40 years and another poor rainy season is now highly likely, WMO warned

Civil War in Ethiopia: Why India can’t let Africa’s second-most-populous country go Yugoslavia’s way

India should be more assertive and play an active role in helping the conflicting political factions to navigate towards a political settlement peacefully

Horn of Africa has become a playground for Gulf rivalries, here's why India is worried

The Horn of Africa is the closest landmass of Africa to India and has ancient links which continue till date. New Delhi is keeping a keen eye on the region

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, says 'hell' of war fueled desire for peace with Eritrea

The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize says his horrifying experiences as a young Ethiopian soldier fueled his determination to seek an end to the long conflict with a neighbouring country

Islamic State faction in Somalia thriving, receiving funding from Iraq and Syria, says UN report

Islamic State faction in Somalia has grown significantly over the past year, carrying out attacks in Puntland and receiving some funding from Syria and Iraq

Xi Jinping addresses China's first overseas military base in Djibouti, asks troops to 'promote peace and stability'

Troops serving at China’s first overseas military base, in Djibouti, should help promote peace and stability, President Xi Jinping told them in a video chat

US conducts drone strikes against Islamic State fighters in Somalia for first time, kills 'several terrorists'

The US has conducted a pair of drone strikes against Islamic State fighters in Somalia, the first time America has hit jihadists in Horn of Africa nation

Mogadishu blast: Death toll soars to 276 in Somalia's 'deadliest attack'; Turkey, Kenya offer medical aid

The most powerful bomb blast ever witnessed in Somalia's capital Mogadishu killed 276 people with around 300 others injured, the country's information minister said early on Monday, making it the deadliest single attack in this Horn of Africa nation.

Mogadishu blasts: Death toll reaches 231; more than 275 injured in most powerful bomb blast in Somalia

The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia's capital rose to 231 with more than 275 injured, making it the deadliest single attack ever in this Horn of Africa nation, said a senator