United Nations helicopter carrying weapons makes emergency landing in Somalia, captured by militant group al-Shabaab | TOI Original

United Nations helicopter carrying weapons makes emergency landing in Somalia, captured by militant group al-Shabaab | TOI Original

In a shocking news, a United Nations helicopter which made an emergency landing in Somalia was captured by militant group Al-shabaab. The UN helicopter with eight passengers including foreigners made emergency landing in Al-shabaab controlled area near Haradhere in Galgaduud, Somalia. According to sources, the UN helicopter was carrying weapons. The militant group al-Shabaab is … Read more

Ethiopia Offers Airline Stake to Somaliland for Red Sea Access

Ethiopia Offers Airline Stake to Somaliland for Red Sea Access

Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, to gain access to the Red Sea in exchange for a stake in its flagship carrier Ethiopian Airlines. Detailed negotiations to reach a formal agreement will be concluded in a month, said Redwan Hussein, national security adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. … Read more