Uganda becomes Kenya’s fastest-growing source of diaspora dollars

Uganda has emerged as the fastest-growing source of diaspora dollars flowing into Kenya. File Photo Shutterstock By Business Daily Africa Uganda has emerged as the fastest growing source of diaspora dollars flowing into Kenya at a time the remittances from top global sources are slowing down on inflationary pressures squeezing earnings for citizens working abroad.

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Nuclear apocalypse ‘quite probable,’ says ex-Russian president

By Anadolu Agency Russia’s former president early Monday claimed that the scenario of a nuclear apocalypse is “quite probable.” “I will note one thing that politicians of all stripes do not like to admit: A nuclear apocalypse is not only possible, but also quite probable,” Dmitry Medvedev said in a statement on Telegram. Medvedev argued

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Oil prices range-bound amid tighter supply, slow demand fears

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Reuters/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo By Reuters Oil prices were roughly unchanged on Monday as concerns about global macroeconomic headwinds and possible further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve offset forecasts of tighter supplies amid OPEC+ cuts. Brent

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Somalia president Hassan Sheikh and his cronies removed the remains of deceased people’s graves from cemetery land donated by Moalim Nur in Mogadishu

File Photo/Somali Times There is a shocking incident in Taredisho area on the outskirts of Mogadishu, especially in the Moalim Nur cemetery, where the bodies buried 50 years ago are now leaving with their relatives, after unknown people destroyed the graves during the night. This land was built 50 years ago by Sheikh Moalim Nur,

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Port deal exposes Dar inefficiencies as Dubai takes over ports

Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania. Photo| Rob Beechey | World Bank By The East African Inefficiencies and lack of capacity to manage port facilities amid growing business has forced Kenya and Tanzania to seek the help of DP World, the Emirati logistics major which has a firm grip on the African market. The Dubai-based company

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‘Largest celebration of Somali culture outside Somalia’ draws thousands to Minneapolis

Abubakar Ali leaves his shop at 24 Mall every year to sell everything with the Somali flag — baatis, jerseys, hats and more.Feven Gerezgiher | MPR News MPR By Feven Gerezgiher A three-block stretch of West Lake Street in Minneapolis glittered with light blue on Saturday afternoon as crowds of people decked in the colors

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French police evacuate Paris’ Champs-Elysees, including tourists, amid ongoing protests

By Anadolu Agency French police evacuated everyone, including tourists, from Paris’ bustling Champs-Elysees Avenue late Saturday, as protests continue following the police killing of a teen earlier this week, according to videos on social media. Authorities intensified security measures in response to looting and vandalism in several cities, including Paris, during the five-day-long protests. Police

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The Dutch king apologizes for his country’s role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized for the royal house’s role in slavery and asked forgiveness in a speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the country abolishing slavery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool) By The Associated Press Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for

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Somalia Hiran president Ali Jeyte appointed cabinet

File Photo/Somali Times Ali Jeyte Osman, who recently elected by the people of Hiran state the president Ali Jeyte appointed cabinet Hiran State, has named the positions of members who he said will be part of the administration issued a decree naming the commander of the Hiran State Derwish Army as Suleiman Gedi Ibrahim. Read:

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German coalition at odds over fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, Welt am Sonntag reports

A Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet performs a flying display at the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 21, 2023. Reuters/Benoit Tessier/File Photo By Reuters Germany’s coalition government is at odds over whether to bow to British pressure and approve the production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for Saudi Arabia,

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