Somalia: Hizbul Islam quits its alliance with al-Shabaab

There are reports today that Hizbul Islam, one of the extremist factions allied with Al-Shabaab.

Ethiopia: Thousands pardoned, inc. Swedish journos

Media reports indicated that the President granted pardon today for thousands of prisoners, including two.

Profile of Al-Shabaab linked Eritrean officials [US Treasury Dept.]

United States announced sanctions on 6 Al-Shabaab supporters on July 5. The list includes two.

The Armed Slaves of Eritrea

July 3, 2012: Ethiopia has emerged as East Africa’s political powerhouse, despite being landlocked. Eritrea.

Africa: The last frontier of the Global War on Terror (Michael Brenner)

America’s "war on terror" now has brought us deep into tropical Africa and the Sahel..

Ethiopia: Imprisoned Swedish journalists issue statement

"It has been the longest year in our lives," photojournalist Johan Persson and journalist Martin.

Brief | The new US strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa

On June 14, 2012, the White House announced a new U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa.

Implementation of the Somalia Roadmap: Reasons for optimism

The agreement reached between signatories of the “Somalia Roadmap” here in Addis to end the.

Ethiopia: 24 opposition activists convicted on terror charges

The Federal High Court on Wednesday found Andualem Arage and 23 others, charged with crimes.

Kenya: Canadians warned to keep away from Kenya

Department of foreign affairs is urging Canadians in or traveling to Kenya to exercise ‘a.