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File Photo/Somali Times The Turkish government has strongly denied allegations that it is the “new colonialist” of Somalia, insisting that its relations with Somalia are based on cooperation,
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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud sign the visa liberalization agreement in Ankara, May 6, 2026. AA Photo Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Saudi
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Read MoreRuto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
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Is Turkey the new colonialist of Somalia?
File Photo/Somali Times The Turkish government has strongly denied allegations that it is the “new colonialist” of Somalia, insisting that its relations with Somalia are based on cooperation,
Read MoreUK’s Labour Party punished in local elections, populist Reform gains
Britain’s Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacts as he leaves Millbank Tower following the results of the local elections, in London, Britain, May 8, 2026. Photographer Chris J Ratcliffe By
Read MoreTurkey, Saudi Arabia sign visa exemption deal
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud sign the visa liberalization agreement in Ankara, May 6, 2026. AA Photo Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Saudi
Read MoreTop U.S. MAGA influencers turn against Trump over Iran war
People attend a rally against U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, in New York, the United States, March 7, 2026. Photographer Zhang Fengguo By Xinhua News Agency More top MAGA influencers are turning
Read MoreRuto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
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Featured ArticlesIs Turkey the new colonialist of Somalia?
File Photo/Somali Times The Turkish government has strongly denied allegations that it is the “new colonialist” of Somalia, insisting that its relations with Somalia are based on cooperation,
Is Turkey the new colonialist of Somalia?
File Photo/Somali Times The Turkish government has strongly denied allegations that it is the “new colonialist” of Somalia, insisting that its relations with Somalia are based on cooperation,
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKHow Kenyatta’s family made Sh2 billion in two weeks
President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function [Source/ State House/Twitter] The family of President Uhuru Kenyatta is Sh2 billion richer after a surge in bank share prices. According to Business
Read MoreIran 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
Read MoreSomali government says it no longer has confidence in the Kenya Defense Forces to support Amisom.
The Somali government says it no longer has confidence in the Kenya Defense Forces as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Amisom says its neighbour cannot be a force for peace and a
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How Kenyatta’s family made Sh2 billion in two weeks
President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function [Source/ State House/Twitter] The family of President Uhuru Kenyatta is Sh2 billion richer after a surge in bank share prices. According to Business
Read MoreIran 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
Read MoreSomali government says it no longer has confidence in the Kenya Defense Forces to support Amisom.
The Somali government says it no longer has confidence in the Kenya Defense Forces as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Amisom says its neighbour cannot be a force for peace and a
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Blog PostsChina, Spain to boost cooperation under BRI
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the cooperation between China and Spain under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has many historical and geographical advantages, calling on
S-400 deal threatens Turkey’s role in F-35 program, Pentagon report says
Turkey could face expulsion from the F-35 program if it goes ahead with the purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, a Pentagon report said. Citing the S-400 deal, the U.S. Congress
Pakistan: Open Sikh crossing spurs hopes of India talks
In a rare gesture of understanding, Pakistan and India have agreed to open a key border crossing next year ahead of the historic birthday of the founder of the Sikh religion. The planned opening
Corrupt Somali Parliament, MP’s Apologizes for ‘Wrong Report’ on Missing US $40 Million
The Somali parliament have eaten their words and apologized to the finance ministry for the ‘mistake by house finance committee’ that over $ 40 million US Dollar was missing the country’s
Argentina judge acts on complaint against Saudi prince
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine legal authorities took initial action Wednesday to consider a request from Human Rights Watch to prosecute Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
US economy grows 3.5 percent in Q3 on stronger business investment
The U.S. economy expanded at a solid 3.5 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter, led by lower but still strong consumer spending and more business investment than previously estimated.
Risks bubbling beneath Djibouti’s foreign bases
The Republic of Djibouti is on any measure one of the most stable countries in eastern Africa. There are no known Islamic radicals here and, unlike its immediate neighbor Somalia and Yemen across
Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia
U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with senior government officials during a visit to Somalia on Nov. 27, 2018. During the visit, Waldhauser
China’s vice premier: No country can win a trade war
China’s Vice Premier Liu He told an economic conference in Hamburg on Tuesday that protectionist and unilateral approaches to trade will only deepen economic uncertainty, and that no
May and opposition leader agree to TV debate over Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn agreed to a prime time television debate on Brexit ahead of a crunch parliamentary vote as she struggles to win
China, Spain to boost cooperation under BRI
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the cooperation between China and Spain under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has many historical and geographical advantages, calling on
S-400 deal threatens Turkey’s role in F-35 program, Pentagon report says
Turkey could face expulsion from the F-35 program if it goes ahead with the purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, a Pentagon report said. Citing the S-400 deal, the U.S. Congress
Pakistan: Open Sikh crossing spurs hopes of India talks
In a rare gesture of understanding, Pakistan and India have agreed to open a key border crossing next year ahead of the historic birthday of the founder of the Sikh religion. The planned opening
Corrupt Somali Parliament, MP’s Apologizes for ‘Wrong Report’ on Missing US $40 Million
The Somali parliament have eaten their words and apologized to the finance ministry for the ‘mistake by house finance committee’ that over $ 40 million US Dollar was missing the country’s
Argentina judge acts on complaint against Saudi prince
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine legal authorities took initial action Wednesday to consider a request from Human Rights Watch to prosecute Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
US economy grows 3.5 percent in Q3 on stronger business investment
The U.S. economy expanded at a solid 3.5 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter, led by lower but still strong consumer spending and more business investment than previously estimated.
Risks bubbling beneath Djibouti’s foreign bases
The Republic of Djibouti is on any measure one of the most stable countries in eastern Africa. There are no known Islamic radicals here and, unlike its immediate neighbor Somalia and Yemen across
Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia
U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with senior government officials during a visit to Somalia on Nov. 27, 2018. During the visit, Waldhauser
China’s vice premier: No country can win a trade war
China’s Vice Premier Liu He told an economic conference in Hamburg on Tuesday that protectionist and unilateral approaches to trade will only deepen economic uncertainty, and that no
May and opposition leader agree to TV debate over Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn agreed to a prime time television debate on Brexit ahead of a crunch parliamentary vote as she struggles to win