Why Deni travelled to Kenya and UAE?

Photo/Somali Times The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Deni’s trip to Dubai has sparked reports of his travels and meetings in the country. Deni is scheduled to meet in Dubai with top officials of DP World, the company that manages the port of

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Flexing US Diplomatic Muscle in Somalia Could Achieve More Than Drone Strikes

Photo/Somali Times By Paul D. Williams Despite American efforts, the war against al-Shabaab has been effectively stalemated since 2016. This is partly because the Somali federal and regional authorities remain fragmented. It is also because the US, African Union and Somali troops have no obvious way to inflict a decisive military defeat on a transnational,

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Uganda reports blood shortages amid coronavirus pandemic

Aidah Kobusingye, right, gives blood at a blood-donation drive organized by the Rotary club and Uganda Blood Transfusion Services in City Square, Kampala, Uganda Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Health authorities in Uganda say the supply of blood has sharply declined since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as fewer people donate and schools remain closed.

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Report: Saudi gold production reaches record levels

Photo: Credit Pinterest Saudi Arabia’s total production of gold increased 158 per cent to 12,353 kilogrammes in 2019 compared to the 4,789 kilogrammes recorded in 2014, a new report revealed. According to the publication, the kingdom has also increased its total production of silver, reaching 5,588 kilogrammes in 2019 compared to 4,800 kilogrammes in 2014.

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Who is ruthless dictator Isaias Afwerki?

Photo/Somali Times The Presidents of Somalia and Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki and Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo, held extensive talks at the State House. The leaders focused on strengthening the framework for Eritrea-Somalia cooperation and strengthening a strong and independent Somalia. The two leaders agreed to renew the Asmara Agreement in 2018 which highlighted the importance of territorial,

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Turkish president receives Libyan PM in Istanbul

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul on Sunday. The closed-door meeting at Vahdettin Mansion, which began at 7.00 p.m. local time (1600 GMT), lasted nearly an hour. Later, the two sides’ delegations also met for an hour and 30 minutes. During the meeting, Erdogan said Turkey would continue

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Ruto links Weston demolition to 2022 election intrigues

Photo: Credit /Business Daily Africa/Weston Hotel in Nairobi. Deputy President William Ruto has linked the court bid to demolish Weston Hotel to the 2022 Presidential Elections where he is fighting to replace President Uhuru Kenyatta. The hotel has filed fresh court papers arguing that the suit is a conspiracy between the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

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Azerbaijan liberates Jabrayil town from Armenian occupation

President Ilham Aliyev confirms development, says ‘Karabakh is Azerbaijan’ Azerbaijan’s armed forces have liberated another town from Armenian occupation amid ongoing border clashes in Upper Karabakh, President Ilham Aliyev announced on Sunday. “Today, the Azerbaijani army liberated the city of Jabrayil and some villages from occupation. Long live the Azerbaijani army. Karabakh is Azerbaijan,” Aliyev

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Ethiopia’s Kitata sprints to London Marathon win as Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

Athletics – London Marathon – London, Britain – October 4, 2020 Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata celebrates winning the elite men’s race Pool via REUTERS/Richard Heathcote LONDON (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata outsprinted Kenya’s Vincent Kipchumba to win a thrilling London Marathon on Sunday as world record holder Eliud Kipchoge faded late in the race to suffer

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Kosgei cruises to London Marathon win in the rain

Athletics – London Marathon – London, Britain – October 4, 2020 Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei celebrates as she wins the elite women’s race of the London Marathon Pool via REUTERS/Richard Heathcote LONDON (Reuters) – Kenyan world record holder and defending champion Brigid Kosgei cruised to a dominant victory in the 40th London Marathon on Sunday, overcoming

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