Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called for an expanded military campaign against militants in Somalia, saying the country is a threat to the economies of East Africa and the “exporter of terrorism” in the region. In remarks posted on his presidential website, Mr. Museveni said the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia needs air and […]
Ugandan President Calls for Expanded Somali Campaign
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
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UN Seeks Aid for Somali Drought Victims
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
The head of the United Nations refugee agency issued an urgent appeal Sunday for funds to help the victims of what he described as the “worst humanitarian disaster” in the world – the drought in Somalia. UNHCR chief Antonio Guterres called for “massive support” for the thousands of refugees who cross the borders of Kenya […]
Somali Militants Change Tactics as Drought Worsens
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
One of the worst droughts to hit the Horn of Africa in years is causing an Islamist militant group to change its mind about international aid agencies. Al-Shabab says it will welcome all aid agencies, including non-Muslim ones, to provide food and other supplies to Somalis living in areas under its control. Spokesman Sheik Ali […]
Republicans Blast Obama Administration’s Handling of Somali Terror Suspect
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican lawmakers are criticizing the Obama administration’s decision to bring a Somali terrorism suspect to New York for trial in a civilian court. On Wednesday, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame a “foreign enemy combatant” and said he should be treated as one. McConnell said Warsame should have been sent to […]
Somali Militants Change Tactics as Drought Worsens
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
The worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in 60 years is causing an Islamist militant group to change its mind about international aid agencies. Al-Shabab says Muslim and non-Muslim aid groups would be allowed to provide food and other supplies to Somalis living in areas under its control. Spokesman Sheik Ali Mohamud Rage […]
Somali Man Brought to US To Face Terror Charges
Posted July 5th, 2011 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a Somali man accused of ties to Islamist militant groups was interrogated for nearly two months aboard a U.S. warship and is now in New York to face terrorism charges. The officials say Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame was questioned at sea by intelligence officials for his connections to the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group […]
Clashes Kill 20 in Central Somalia
Posted July 3rd, 2011 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
Violent clashes between rival clans have left at least 20 people dead in Somalia. Sunday’s fighting took place in the central Mudug region and injured at least 18 people. A local official told VOA’s Somali Service that the clashes were the latest in a long-standing dispute over grazing land. Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed […]
Somali Officials Hoists Flag, Hail Start of New Era
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Somalia’s government says this year’s independence celebration marks the start of a more peaceful time for the war-ravaged country. Top officials took part in a flag-raising ceremony at the presidential palace in Mogadishu early Friday, marking Somalia’s 51 years as an independent state. A spokesman for new Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali said this year’s […]
UN Warns of Deepening Food Crisis in Somalia
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations says a food crisis in Somalia is rapidly growing due to rising food prices and an ongoing drought in the region. The U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Somalia, Mark Bowden, warned Wednesday that many may die of malnutrition unless something is done to address the problem. Bowden said food prices in Somalia have […]
Report: US Drone Targets Militants in Somalia
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
A Washington newspaper reports that a U.S. drone aircraft fired on two leaders of Somalia’s al-Shabab militant group last week, apparently wounding them. The Washington Post based its report on an unnamed senior military official familiar with the operation. The official said the drone strike was carried out amid concerns that al-Shabab is working more […]
