Somalia
Somalia Struggles To Build Post-war Human Resource Base
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) will over the next couple of weeks conduct a series of training workshops for Somalia civil servants as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the capacity of the country’s public service. ... Full story
Juliana Wins 2012 Kora Awards
Ugandan songstress Juliana kanyomozi was awarded the best female artist in East Africa in the Africa 2012 Kora Awards that were held in Adjani in Ivory Coast on 31st December 2012. ... Full story
SOMALIA: Top Al Shabaab Commander Shot Dead In Night Raid
Ondoga was speaking to Ugandan contingent officers following a Thursday night raid by the Somali Army, Intelligence, and Police conducted at Sokohola on the home of overall Al Shabaab commander for Gupta, Sokohola, and Huluwai areas, identified by residents as Guludupu. ... Full story
6 Killed In Fresh Nairobi Terrorist Attack
At least 6 people have been killed in a deadly explosion that shook Eastleigh estate in Nairobi, Kenya. ... Full story
Gunmen Kill Two Policemen In Garissa
Gunmen shot dead two police officers in the north eastern Kenyan town of Garissa Friday, police said, just days after an ambush in a different part of the country in which 42 policemen were killed. ... Full story
Kenya, Ethiopia Elected To The Human Rights Council
The General Assembly today elected 18 countries to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a period of three years beginning on 1 January 2013. ... Full story
Cecafa: Cameroon, Zimbabwe Lose Slot To Malawi
Malawi will be the only guest team in this year’s CECAFA-Tusker Cup to be played in Kampala starting November 24. ... Full story
AMISOM Funding “Drying Up,” Ugandan Troops Might Return In March
The Security Council has decided to authorize the African Union to maintain the deployment of its mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 7 March next year. ... Full story
FDC: Why Uganda Is Threatened
Hon. Wafula Oguttu, Spokesperson for Forum Democratic Change has said that Ugandan government decided to withdraw its UPDF from Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo because of the repercussions of its aggressive actions. ... Full story
Uganda Officials to Meet U.N. Security Council Monday
A Ugandan government spokesman says officials from Kampala plan to meet members of the U.N. Security Council Monday. ... Full story
