Kismayo: Madobe fights rivals on land, online ahead of Jubbaland polls

Photo/AFP The election in the Somalia state of Jubbaland where Sheikh Ahmed Islam Madobe wants to retain the presidency is turning into a battle on land and online. Candidates have been busy trying to win the influence of key clan elders who form a college that votes in leaders. But even as Madobe looks strong,

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9 killed in Ohio in second US mass shooting within 24 hours

Authorities work the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. A several people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter is also deceased, police said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Nine people in Ohio were killed in

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20 dead, more wounded after gunman attacks Texas shoppers

From left, Melody Stout, Hannah Payan, Aaliyah Alba, Sherie Gramlich and Laura Barrios comfort each other during a vigil for victims of the shooting Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. A young gunman opened fire in an El Paso, Texas, shopping area during the busy back-to-school season, leaving multiple people dead and more

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Dublin man charged after 60 guns found in car at UK port

A handout photo made available by the British National Crime Agency (NCA) showing 60 guns recovered hidden in car after arriving at the Port of Dover from Calais. Photograph: EPA Police make discovery after stopping Volkswagen Passat arriving at Dover A Dublin man has been charged with illegally importing firearms after 60 guns were found

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Report: Iran seizes tanker carrying ‘smuggled fuel’

Photo (AP) Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has seized an oil tanker carrying 700,000 liters of “smuggled fuel” in the Persian Gulf, Iranian media reported Sunday. State TV and the semi-official Fars news agency reported that seven crew members were detained when the ship was seized late Wednesday. They did not provide further details on the vessel

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U.S. says China destabilizing Indo-Pacific: Pentagon chief

U.S. Secretary of Defence Mark Esper speaks next to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a joint news conference with their Australia counterparts in Sydney, Australia, August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Pool The United States says China is destabilizing the Indo-Pacific, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Sunday, charging Beijing with predatory economics, intellectual

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Somali Prime Minister pays tribute to the family of former mayor, Eng Abdirahman Omar Osman

Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, His Excellency Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire today pays tribute to the family and relatives of the governor of Banadir region, Eng. Abdirahman Omar Osman The Prime Minister met with Ugas Mohamud Ali Ugas and Nuriye Hassan Ishaq, the mother of the governor of Banadir, Eng. Abdirahman Omar Osman dies from wounds

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The Somali President offers condolences on the demise of former Mogadishu mayor Eng. Osman

Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, The president of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has sent condolences to the family and friend of the late mayor of Mogadishu and to the Somali public in general. The body of the former mayor is expected to arrive in Mogadishu today on 3rd August 2019 accompanied by family members and the Somali

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British supporters of far-right activist gather in London

Supporters of far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon known as Tommy Robinson are restrained by police, in Oxford Street, London, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Demonstrators carrying England’s flag gathered in central London to demand the release of Robinson. Singing “We want Tommy out,” demonstrators began congregating at Oxford Circus on Saturday. Strict conditions were imposed by police

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Uganda begins largest trial of experimental Ebola vaccine

A Congolese health worker administers ebola vaccination to a resident at a centre in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, August 1, 2019. REUTERS/Djaffer Sabiti NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. Researchers in Uganda have launched the largest-ever trial of the experimental Ebola vaccine that is expected to be deployed in neighboring Congo, where a deadly outbreak has

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