Farah Maalim criticizes Farmajo-report

File Photo/Somali Times former deputy speaker Kenya parliament. Prominent politician Farah Maalim, a former deputy speaker of the Kenyan parliament, has spoken out about the resumption of relations between Somalia and Kenya. Farah Maalim said the decision by the Somali government to cut ties with Kenya should not be rushed if it could not be

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Iran-backed militias attack US-controlled oil field in Syria

At least 5 missiles launched from Mayadin district toward Syria’s largest oil field A missile attack was carried out Monday on the US-controlled Al-Omar oil field from Mayadin district in Syria’s Deir-ez-Zor province, which is under the control of the Bashar al-Assad regime and Iran-backed militia groups. Al-Omar, Syria’s largest oil field, where the US

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Wealth of President, top State officers to be made public

President Uhuru Kenyatta. By JOHN MUTUA The wealth of top State officials — including the President and his deputy — will be made public if MPs accept a fresh bid to change the law on lifestyle audits. The Lifestyle Audit Bill, 2021 is seeking to remove restrictions on Kenyans seeking to access information on income,

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UK confident about July reopening despite soaring cases

Lawmaker Sajid Javid, leaves his home in London, Monday June 28, 2021, after being appointed as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, following the resignation of Matt Hancock over the weekend. Javid is expected to make his first statement inside the government as health minister later Monday. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP) By DANICA

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Somali governors meet prime minister in Mogadishu to finalise 2021 election

Photo/Somali Times Somalia today formally opened the National Consultative Assembly, which talking to accelerate the country’s elections 2021, The sensitive meeting  chaired by the Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, and attended governors of the regional administrations as well as the governor of Benadir region and Mayor of Mogadishu. The opening of the conference

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UN calls for end of ‘impunity’ for police violence against black people

A mural commemorating Kevin Clarke, who died after he was restrained by Metropolitan police officers in March 2018, in Lewisham, south London. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA By Aamna Mohdin Report launched in aftermath of George Floyd murder cites example of 2018 death of Kevin Clarke in UK A UN report that analysed racial justice in the

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Prime Minister Roble rejects Farmajo’s request to attend Mogadishu conference

File Photo/Somali Times Reliable sources inside Villa Somalia told Somali Times that President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo had requested to attend a conference expected to take place this week in Mogadishu. President Farmajo told his Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble that since an agreement has been reached on Somalia’s elections, and that the current conference is

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At least 272 police in Germany under investigation for far-right extremism

German police officers are seen as protestors march against police brutality and racism in Berlin, Germany. ( FILE PHOTO – Anadolu Agency ) By Erbil Basay Report says far-right extremism is more widespread in law enforcement agencies in Germany than previously thought At least 272 police officers in Germany are being investigated over their alleged

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UK government, hit by Hancock scandal, to probe leak of footage

British Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock speaks at a memorial tree planting ceremony at Oxford Botanic Gardens, following a G7 health ministers meeting, ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit, at Mansfield College, Oxford University in Oxford, Britain June 4, 2021. Steve Parsons/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS By Elizabeth Piper Government launches investigation into footage

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Qatar’s support to Somalia

File Photo/Somali Times The relations between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Somalia have evolved stronger year after year enjoying full support of the leaders and their keenness to strengthening of bilateral co-operation in the trade, investment, culture, diplomatic cooperation and other fields. Qatar has spared no efforts to support Somalia in

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