United Nations is in discussions about the future of its UNSOM office in Somalia

File Photo/Somali Times The United Nations Office in Somalia said that they are in talks with the Federal Government of Somalia, after Somalia demanded the removal of the office (UNSOM). The spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), Ari Gaitanis, said that they are ready to follow the instructions of the Security Council,

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Somalia’s human rights expert expressed concern over the dispute over the amendment of the country’s constitution

The UN Independent Expert on Human Rights Issues in Somalia, Isha Dyfan who has concluded her third visit to Somalia, expressed concern about the lack of consensus on the amendments made to the articles of the country’s constitution. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017 Read: Somalia Hassan Sheikh’s government is facing a

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Chad declares interim president Deby winner of disputed vote

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby arrives to cast his vote for the presidential elections in N’Djamena, Chad, May 6, 2024. Reuters/Stringer By Reuters Chad’s state election body said on Thursday interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby had won the May 6 presidential election outright with over 61% of the vote, citing provisional results, even as his

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Ford mulls offering gas-powered vehicles, hybrids in Europe beyond 2030

Ford vehicles are displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. Photographer David Dee Delgado/File Photo By Reuters Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab is considering offering gas-powered vehicles and hybrids beyond 2030 in Europe, a change from its initial plan for an all-electric

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U.S. withholds arms shipment to Israel over “serious concerns” about Rafah offensive: State Dept

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense in Washington, D.C., the United States, on May 8, 2024. The United States has withheld one shipment of near-term weapons aid to Israel due to “serious concerns” that a looming large-scale military operation in Rafah by Israeli forces would cause significant

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Kenya has launched a plan to persuade Somalia to withdraw its candidacy from the African Union Commission

File Photo/Somali Times The Kenyan government has launched a plan to persuade the federal government of Somalia to give up its candidacy to the African Union Commission. The candidate for this seat in Somalia is Fowsia Yusuf Haji Adan, who is running for Kenya’s Raila Odinga. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017

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Amnesty International says Somalia drone strikes killing 23 civilians should be investigated as war crimes

File Photo/Somali Times Two strikes that killed 23 civilians during Somali military operations supported by Turkish drones must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said today, according to Amnesty International reported. Civilians killed in the strikes on 18 March 2024 included 14 children, five women and four men. Another 17 civilians were injured in

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Floods destroy Kitale–Lodwar–Juba highway, disrupt regional business

The Kitale – Kapenguria -Lodwar Juba highway road cut off at Lou’s in West Pokot County, Kenya on April 29, 2024 By The East African The Kitale–Lodwar–Juba highway has been completely cut-off thereby hurting the region’s economy and frustrating business between Kenya and South Sudan. The road which was cut off road at Lous in

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BP profit slides by 40% as refinery outage offsets higher output

The logo for a BP petrol station is seen in London, Britain, September 24, 2021. Photographer Toby Melville By Reuters BP’s, opens new tab first-quarter earnings plunged by 40% to $2.7 billion, missing forecasts after lower energy prices and a U.S. refinery outage offset increased oil and gas production. The London-based company held its dividend

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East Africa floods affecting 750,000 people kill more than 235, displace 234,000: UN

File Photo/Somali Times By Xinhua News Agency UN humanitarians said on Monday nearly 750,000 people were affected by flooding in eastern Africa, with 234,000 displaced and more than 236 killed – more than 229 in Kenya alone. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also said local authorities in Kenya reported more

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