On Wednesday morning, clashes broke out in the southern Somali town of Raskamboni between federal government forces and regional troops from Jubbaland, escalating tensions over a disputed regional election. Related:Somalia: New UN mission Begins Operations The fighting lasted for several hours but calmed by midday, according to officials from both sides. This incident marks the […]

On Friday, East African regional leaders called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Sudan, where clashes since April last year have left thousands dead. RELATED: Sudan: More than 7.4 Million People Flee War, UN Says In a communiqué issued late Thursday at the end of the one-day Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summit held […]