Kenya rattled as Britain rejects new East African Community tariffs

Employees at Equator Flowers Farm in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County pack flowers for export By Daily Nation The UK has demanded that its exports to Kenya be exempted from the newly raised East African Community (EAC) tax charges that took effect on July 1, posing a big dilemma for Nairobi, which is bound by the

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Guests call out burkini ban at Tunisian hotels as discriminatory

By Reuters On the second day of her stay at the Marriott Hotel in Sousse, Jannette Mensi waded into the swimming pool only to be told by hotel staff that she would have to get out due to her choice of swimwear — a burkini. “I was shocked, my mind froze – I never thought

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President Hassan Sheikh arrives in US to sign the new contract Operation Atalanta European Union Naval Force in Somalia colony

File Photo/Somali Times The corrupt President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, and his delegation flew from Kenya on Wednesday and arrived in the United States on Thursday, where they will participate in the United Nations Conference on September 20-26. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud low IQ will sign the new contract Operation Atalanta European Union Naval

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Somalia leaders failing to provide in drought funds

Five regional Somali ministers have accused the central government of failing to release $9.6 million in relief funds received from the UAE to begin humanitarian operations in the country. As famine is expected in parts of Somalia between October and December this year, ministers from the states of South West, Galmudug, Puntland, Jubaland, and Hirshabelle

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Ferrari finally bows to SUVs with the Purosangue

First look: the new Ferrari Purosangue The Irish Times By Neil Briscoe This 725hp, V12-engined four-seater is the Prancing Horse’s first crossover. You will see a lot of headlines proclaiming that the new Ferrari Purosangue is the brand’s first four-door “family” car. This is incorrect. There have been a handful of independent coach-built four-door Ferraris

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EU seeks $140 billion to cope with energy crisis as utilities teeter

By Reuters The European Union’s executive outlined plans on Wednesday for raising more than 140 billion euros ($140 billion) to cope with an energy crisis that has increased the prospect of winter fuel rationing, corporate insolvencies and economic recession. European gas prices have rocketed this year as Russia has reduced fuel exports to retaliate for

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Japan’s monarch to attend British queen’s funeral

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (R). Photographer A A /David Mareuil By Anadolu Agency Japan’s monarch will attend the state funeral of late British Queen Elizabeth II, the imperial family in Tokyo confirmed on Wednesday. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will participate in the funeral set for next week, Sept. 19, Japan’s Imperial

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Presidents Hassan Sheikh, William Ruto held the first meeting discuss drug trade, maritime boundary-sources say

Kenyan President William Ruto held a meeting with corrupt Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud at the presidential palace in Nairobi. The two presidents discussed issues related to the joint committee for cooperation between Kenya and Somalia and the security situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Presidents discuss drug trade Miraa, maritime boundary, According

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Hustler fund on the way, President William Ruto promises

By Business Daily Africa President William Ruto Tuesday moved to fulfil a campaign pledge he made to low-income earners popularly referred to as ‘hustlers’ by signalling the establishment of a fund that will provide them with collateral free cheap credit to start businesses. Dr Ruto had in his campaigns promised a new economic order that

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Sisi visits Qatar as Egypt seeks to bolster financial ties post-boycott

By Reuters Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi began a two-day visit to Qatar on Tuesday, his first since Cairo and Doha restored relations last year following a regional diplomatic rift. The visit comes as Egypt seeks further financial support and investment to cushion an economic shock caused by the war in Ukraine. The Egyptian presidency

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