Kenyans tipped of business opportunities in Somali-land

Somaliland has opened its gates for Kenyan investors to venture into their country. The country’s Foreign affairs and international cooperation minister Yasin Mohammed Hiir said his country is interested in opening its doors on foreign investors keen in not only trading with Somaliland but also creating opportunities for the growing youthful population looking for jobs

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Iran launches new warship amid tension with US

Iran has launched a domestically-manufactured warship equipped with an advanced missile system into the Persian Gulf, state media reported. The 96-meter long Sahand destroyer took its maiden voyage after an official ceremony on Saturday, the official IRNA news agency reported. The stealth battleship is designed based on domestic technologies as upgraded torpedo launchers, anti-aircraft, anti-surface

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An Israeli celebrity wedding exposes difficulties for Arab-Jewish couples

Actor Tzachi Halevy and TV anchor Lucy Aharish at their wedding, October 10, 2018. (photo credit: Courtesy) Israel does not recognize interfaith weddings performed in the country, so Jewish-Muslim and Jewish-Christian couples, and others, have to go abroad to be officially married. EIN RAFA, Israel — Surrounded by a lush garden encircling a set of

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Mayors of Mogadishu and Nairobi Hold an Important Meeting

Nairobi- Mayor of Mogadishu, who is also the governor of Banadir Region, Eng Abdirahman Omar Osman has met with Nairobi Governor, Honorable Mike Sonko in Nairobi and discussed with him ways of establishing multi-dimensional cooperation on different sectors. The governor of Banadir Region has discussed with his counterpart in Nairobi on multi-dimensional reports about transformations

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British PM tells MBS to prevent future incidents like Khashoggi murder

Theresa May’s office said in meeting with Saudi crown prince at G20 summit she stressed importance of holding Khashoggi’s killers accountable Theresa May told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday that he should take action to prevent incidents like the murder of Jamal Khashoggi from happening again, her office said. Saudi Arabia must

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Somali government sends troops into Baidoa ahead of regional election

Somali government has deployed over one hundred soldiers in the southwestern town of Baidoa ahead the region holds the much-awaited regional governor election . The development comes amid fears of violence and protests in the town as rival candidates have reportedly started mobilizing troops across the region, raising fears of armed violence on the backdrop

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May to be robust with Saudi Crown Prince on Khashoggi killing

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would be robust when she talks to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G20 summit in Argentina later on Friday about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and the situation in Yemen. “I am going to speak to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia but it is

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Turkey smashes 40 million tourist target for 2018 in 10 months

More than 40 million tourists coming from abroad visited Turkey in the January-October period, smashing the year-end target with two months to spare. The Culture and Tourism Ministry announced Friday that nearly 35.6 million foreigners visited Turkey in the first 10 months of 2018, a 22.4 percent increase compared to some 29 million in the

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Mayor of Mogadishu Meets with Different leaders in Nairobi

Mayor of Mogadishu and governor for Banadir Region, Hon.Omar Osman, has met with United States Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Donald Y. Yamamoto and the Chief of USAID, Jeffry Bakkan in Nairobi, Kenya. They discussed current developments within the region, efforts to resettle the displaced people, the challenges faced by the region, as well as the

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Kenya has joined forces with 6 countries that borders the Indian Ocean as it fights back to stop $100 million going down the drain annually

Days after President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Kenya Coast Guard Service to boost maritime security and protect the country’s resources like fish and oil, Kenya has signed a deal with six countries that border the Indian Ocean. Speaking on Wednesday during the sidelines of the Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Raychelle

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