Somalia

IBTimes UK speaks to refugees saying US resettlement 'was only thing that could save them from Somalia war'.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 31, 2017

Al-Shabaab vows to punish Kenya for sending troops into Somalia under AMISOM.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 27, 2017

AU said civilians killed in 'shoot-out' with Al-Shabaab, but HRW claims Wardinle villagers killed 'indiscriminately'.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2017

A car bomb was rammed into the gate of the Dayah hotel in Mogadishu, leaving 28 dead and scores injured.

Alex Wheeler Jan 25, 2017

The al-Qaeda linked group entered the Dayah Hotel after a suicide car bomber rammed the building's front gates.

Callum Paton Jan 25, 2017

Somalia is the most corrupt country in the world for the 10th year running, says Transparency International.

Shane Croucher Jan 25, 2017

Part of US 'foreign policy', the aircraft and arms deal is estimated at $418m (£335m).

Elsa Buchanan Jan 24, 2017

Opposition and peace activists say Nkurunziza is "bluffing" as soldiers are "a mean of pressure".

Elsa Buchanan Jan 18, 2017

Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the blast in a car park near to a UNDP facility.

Callum Paton Jan 04, 2017

A suicide car bomb rammed into the checkpoint outside the high-security compound, police say.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 02, 2017

New MPs, who took oath of office this week, are set to select Somalia's next President.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 29, 2016

Integrity of Somalia's humanitarian sector must be strengthened, says Transparency International NGO.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 13, 2016

Somalia is holding election where 14,000 specially selected voters are picking 275 members of parliament.

Tareq Haddad Nov 26, 2016

Isis seized Qandala town in October – marking the first time the group captured territories in East Africa.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 21, 2016

Majority of refugees in Ethiopia flee from war-torn South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 15, 2016

A former refugee, Ilhan Omar made history when she became the nation's first Somali legislator.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 10, 2016

In a last minute bid to draw voters, Trump said he would take local approval into consideration when allowing refugees into the country.

Lara Rebello Nov 07, 2016

In 2015, a faction of Somalia-based al-Shabaab terrorists pledged alliance to the Islamic State terror group

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 27, 2016

Al-Shabaab militants have recaptured three towns since Ethiopian troops withdrew in October.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 26, 2016

The Islamic group moved in after Ethiopian peacekeepers pulled out.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 24, 2016

The seamen were captured close to the Seychelles in 2012.

Divya Kishore Oct 24, 2016

The sailors from China, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Taiwan were captured in March 2012.

Nicole Rojas Oct 24, 2016

The 17-year-old boy sat on the window sill for more than an hour before jumping from fifth floor.

William Watkinson Oct 23, 2016

Clashes broke out between forces loyal to regions of Puntland and forces from Galmudug region.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 15, 2016

Arms embargo could weaken government's ability to quell civil war and counter LRA attacks, says security expert.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 14, 2016

Pregnant 14-year-old Syrian refugee says "I am a child raising a child."

Callum Paton Oct 11, 2016

In the first democratic electoral process in 47 years, presidential elections have been postponed again.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 28, 2016

Those on board were Egyptian, Eritrean, Sudanese and Somalian, although it was not clear where the boat was travelling to.

Alex Wheeler Sep 22, 2016

More than 40% of the country's population are now food insecure, due to conflict and drought.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 20, 2016

A car filled with explosives was rammed into a transporting vehicle.

Hani Richter Sep 18, 2016