First school Sunshine of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s capital city. Free Wind 2014/Shutterstock In 1991, following a civil war that led to the collapse of the Somali Democratic Republic, the northern part of the country declared itself as the Republic of Somaliland. Though it still lacks recognition from the international community, Somaliland has many characteristics of a

President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading a charm offensive in foreign countries to secure Kenya a seat at the UN Security Council and lobby for support on its position on Somalia as the confrontation between the two countries escalates. In the last three weeks, the President has met Heads of States or their representatives from 18

Mogadishu, The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, has wished the people of Somalia on the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Adha. The president described the special days of the Arab world as a symbol of the compassion, protection and unity of Muslims.”These holy days of Arafat are a great day

Kenya’s stock of public and publicly guaranteed loans might hit a mind-boggling Sh7 trillion by June next year. But that is beside the point. Seven trillion shillings is just but a big number. It really doesn’t say much. Perhaps, it is the small numbers that should speak the most: Like, when are Kenyans repaying most

‘We are in favor of peace, good neighborhood in Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus,’ says Turkish Defense Minister Turkey’s perspective remains the same on the Cyprus issue as it was 45 years ago, Turkish National Defense Minister said on Saturday. Hulusi Akar arrived in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to inspect the troops

An injured man is carried from the scene as a patrol tanker burns in the background, Saturday, Aug. 10 2019, in Morogoro, Tanzania. A damaged tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania Saturday as people were trying to siphon fuel out of it, killing at least 62, in one of the worst incidents of its kind

File/Photo/Somali Times A police official in Tanzania says at least 57 people have been burned to death after a fuel tanker exploded in the eastern town of Morogoro. Regional police commissioner Steven Kabwe told the local Azam TV that 57 bodies have been recovered. He said many others who suffered burns are being treated. Witnesses

Members of the UK Somalian community have called for an investigation into the death of Shukri Abdi. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Alamy Stock Photo Refugee, 12, from Somalia was found drowned in a river in Bury in June The family of 12-year-old refugee Shukri Abdi who drowned in June have branded an internal investigation into claims of

Ethiopia’s ruling coalition said on Friday it will hold a national election next year, defying worries over security and displacement in the Horn of Africa country that had led some to speculate the election might be postponed. The executive committee did not give a date for the poll. “The executive committee have decided the election

FILE – This undated file image provided by the FBI shows Patrick Crusius, whom authorities have identified as the gunman who killed multiple people at an El Paso, Texas, shopping area. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. The FBI has labeled two of those attacks, at the Texas Walmart and California food festival, as domestic terrorism —