African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia Stories

AU urgently seeks $190 million to sustain Somalia peace mission in 2025
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2025

The meeting in Entebe, Uganda was convened to review security progress under the AUSSOM as well as take stock of gains made in the fight against Al-Sh...

KMPDC given seven-day deadline to release dentistry regulation documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

These issues involved claims of illegal licensing and the withdrawal of some scopes of practice.

IGAD boss Dr Workneh calls for urgent support to stabilise Somalia at the Entebbe Summit
Amina Wako  |  Apr 25, 2025

The summit brought together key leaders from AUSSOM troop-contributing countries, ministers of foreign affairs and defence, as well as representatives...

AUSSOM's Kampala meeting seeks strategic reset in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 22, 2025

Cairo's entry into AUSSOM marks a strategic shift. Under previous mission structures—AMISOM and ATMIS—Egypt remained on the periphery for years.

Why Boston Marathon is held on Mondays
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 20, 2025

The event did not officially allow women to compete until 1972, though female runners had unofficially participated beginning in 1966 despite breachin...

UK and EU pledge over $700 million in aid as Sudan marks two years of civil war
DW News  |  Apr 16, 2025

Senior diplomats and aid officials from the UK, Germany, France, the European Union and the African Union gathered at the one-day conference hosted in...

Power drives global affairs today, not rules – What Africa’s strategies should be
The Conversation  |  Apr 15, 2025

African countries, which have contributed least to global climate change, are pressured to assume greater responsibility with little international sup...

Why Kenyan doctors can’t afford the very services they offer - KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 14, 2025

KMPDU Deputy Secretary General Dennis Miskellah speaks to The Eastleigh Voice on why medics are too poor to afford the very services they render.

Nairobi medical laboratory officers threaten to strike over delayed March salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The union has accused the county of violating labour laws, noting that the delay has left many healthcare workers unable to meet basic obligations, in...

Angola appoints new DRC-Rwanda mediator as Doha talks signal shifting African diplomacy
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 11, 2025

With M23 advancing militarily, civilians bearing the brunt, and rival mediation tracks emerging, the question is no longer who leads the talks — but w...

AUSSOM chief Sivuyile Bam warns mission faces uncertain future due to funding shortfall
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The mission's exit strategy will be informed by progressive improvement in the capacity of the Somali security forces to take over full responsibility...

How African countries are defying AU ban on coup leaders running for office
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Following the August 30, 2023 coup, the PSC, during its 1172nd session, suspended Gabon from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored.

MPs want teacher redeployment policy scrapped amid concerns of discrimination
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

The delocalisation policy requires the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to transfer teachers to areas outside their place of origin to prevent confli...

AI research group warns social media hate speech risks reigniting Ethiopia-Eritrea war
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2025

The Distributed AI Research Institute says these platforms are allowing content that promotes violence, recruits fighters, and dehumanises entire comm...

AUSSOM confirms Burundian troops injured in Al-Shabaab ambush in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 08, 2025

The peacekeepers were clearing a landing area for a helicopter to land when they came under attack.

Patrick Odongo set to compete in Rugby India’s groundbreaking Rugby Premier League
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 05, 2025

Kenya rugby sevens star Patrick Odongo has been drafted into the inaugural Rugby Premier League, set to take place in India from June 1 to June 15. Th...

Africa marks mine awareness day amidst the ongoing threat of IEDs
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 04, 2025

Despite significant efforts and progress over the years, the continent continues to face serious challenges in mine action, including the effects of I...

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

The AU delegation's flight arrived at Juba's airport on Wednesday afternoon with a "Council of the Wise" which included former Burundian President Dom...

Over 25,000 teachers promoted as Treasury allocates Sh1bn for new salary scales
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The list, accessible on the TSC website, includes 25,252 teachers who have been successful in their applications for promotions.

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

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