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Long-term approach to end Horn of Africa food shortages urged

Humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa

Long-term approach to end Horn of Africa food shortages urged

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a long-term approach by national authorities and ... read more

UN: Horn of Africa food crisis remains dire

FAMINE SPREADS IN SOMALIA

UN: Horn of Africa food crisis remains dire

The United Nations agricultural agency today called for greater efforts bring the food crisis in ... read more

Seychelles aids in relief efforts in Horn of Africa

Ongoing Drought And Humanitarian Crisis

Seychelles aids in relief efforts in Horn of Africa

Following the ongoing drought and humanitarian crisis being faced in the Horn of Africa region, ... read more

UN meeting in Rome discusses ways to tackle Horn of Africa food crisis

Horn of Africa food crisis

UN meeting in Rome discusses ways to tackle Horn of Africa food crisis

A United Nations-convened meeting to discuss ways to boost food security in the drought-prone ... read more

UN: High food prices exacerbate crisis in Horn of Africa

Severe food shortages and famine in Somalia

UN: High food prices exacerbate crisis in Horn of Africa

The prices of grain and milk in the drought-hit Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia have risen ... read more

UN declares famine in three more areas of Somalia

Famine In Somalia

UN declares famine in three more areas of Somalia

The United Nations today declared a famine in three more areas in drought-ravaged Somalia, ... read more

Kenya experiencing severe drought

Statement from Ministry of Tourism

Kenya experiencing severe drought

As reported widely across the media, the horn of Africa is currently experiencing a drought, ... read more

UN steps up efforts to bring urgent relief to millions in need

Humanitarian Crisis In The Horn Of Africa

UN steps up efforts to bring urgent relief to millions in need

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today it will start airlifts within days to ... read more

UNICEF: Survival of millions of children in Horn of Africa at risk

United Nations Children’s Fund

UNICEF: Survival of millions of children in Horn of Africa at risk

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today warned that two million children are ... read more

Ban: Horn of Africa could become launch pad for global terrorism

United Nations News

Ban: Horn of Africa could become launch pad for global terrorism

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on the international community to provide urgent ... read more

The Chandlers are home - time to end this menace from hell

Somali News

The Chandlers are home - time to end this menace from hell

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Chandler couple, abducted by Somali ocean terrorists well over a year ago off their yacht in ... read more

UN secretary general lays out options in dealing with Somali pirates

Somali Pirates

UN secretary general lays out options in dealing with Somali pirates

By Nelson Alcantara

(eTN) - An international tribunal set up by the Security Council under Chapter VII of the United ... read more

Eritrea subjected to UN sanctions

Arms Smuggling And Militant Training In Horn Of Africa

Eritrea subjected to UN sanctions

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Eritrea got an unwelcome Christmas present from the UN Security Council, when in a 13-0-1 vote ... read more

A problem from hell – What is the naval coalition doing?

Somali Piracy

A problem from hell – What is the naval coalition doing?

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent

The most recent hijacking by Somali sea terrorists of a supertanker, carrying 300,000 tons of ... read more

Cruise itineraries canceled due to piracy fears

Cruising in Africa

Cruise itineraries canceled due to piracy fears

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

The first of possibly more cruises in the Indian Ocean and along the Eastern African countries ... read more

Somalia complains about “wildlife theft”

Wildlife Theft and Somali Anti-Piracy

Somalia complains about “wildlife theft”

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

Information has filtered out of Somalia about allegations of “widespread wildlife theft” ... read more

Somali piracy and Islamic militancy reaches Australia

African Union Mission to Somalia

Somali piracy and Islamic militancy reaches Australia

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

The recent arrests in Australia of several Somali-born Australian citizens once again ... read more

R.O.A.R.: Thoughts on the UN mission to prevent piracy off the Horn of Africa

R.O.A.R.

R.O.A.R.: Thoughts on the UN mission to prevent piracy off the Horn of Africa

By Wolfgang H. Thome

I have in the past expressed specific concerns on the situation along the Somali coastline and ... read more

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