Lawmakers sworn into office after an election delayed by more than a year.
Millions of people in the Horn of Africa are facing severe hunger as a result of the worst drought in 40 years.
The UN has warned more than half the Somali populations is at risk of severe hunger or starvation this year.
Johnson ole Kiyaipi was buried with full military honours yet his death has not been publicly acknowledged.
The African Union and the Burundian army commented on the attack, breaking from tradition.
Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission.
Malnutrition has reached crisis levels, UNICEF senior official says, calling on the international community to act.
Armed group al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack in which suicide bomber targeted a minibus in Mogadishu.
Thousands of residents in Bosaso have fled amid fighting between two rival factions of security forces, official says.
A suicide bomber is believed to have targeted Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu, who was rushed to hospital.