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Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
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A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Photographer Majid Asgaripour By Reuters U.S. Treasury
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Featured ArticlesIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
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Presidents Puntland and Jubaland have called Farmajo not interfere in Gedo region
Photo/Somali Times A meeting between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and the Presidents of Jubaland and Puntland, Ahmed Mohamed Islam and Said Abdullahi Deni, was scheduled for Wednesday
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ISLAMABAD-Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday witnessed signing of an agreement between Pakistan and Somalia for grant of US$ 10.5 million and provision of technical assistance for
Kenya issues new immigration rule to foreigners
Expatriates working in Kenya have been given 60 days to regularise their status with the authorities as the government intensifies a crackdown on illegal foreign workers in the country. The
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All Ethiopians prisoner in United Arab Emirates jails to be released
The Ethiopian government says all its nationals being held in jails in the United Arab Emirates are due to be released soon. This follows a meeting between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and UAE Crown
Saudi Arabia to release Ethiopian-born billionaire held over corruption
Saudi Arabia will soon release Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi, an Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire arrested in November 2017 during a crackdown on corruption, Ethiopia’s prime minister said. Abiy
Somali government and UN appeal for $80 million for flood victims following heaviest rainfall
Mogadishu – The humanitarian branches of the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today launched an appeal for $80 million to provide immediate help for people affected by recent
Somali Foreign Minister said Maritime Sea dispute Kenya, Somalia No Negotiation
Mogadishu -Somalia’s foreign affairs minister, H E Ahmed Issa Awad, said there was no negotiation between the Somali Federal government and the Kenya on the eve of the International
Garissa Governor signs four bills to address current drought menace
Garissa Governor Mr Ali Korane has signed four bills among them two crucial bills that directly address the effects of the current drought and on how to cope with the changing climatic conditions
Somaliland banned people Lasanod talking to the media
“The people of Lasanod have been banned from all meetings, consultations and so called civilian casualties,” said one of the Somaliland officials in Lasanod, including the lawmakers
Mozambique, UK firm sign power generation agreement
The Government of Mozambique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Great Lakes Africa Energy to generate electric power using natural gas for domestic use at an estimated value of US $400
Pakistan, Somalia sings agreement US 10. 5 million dollar for ID system
ISLAMABAD-Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday witnessed signing of an agreement between Pakistan and Somalia for grant of US$ 10.5 million and provision of technical assistance for
Kenya issues new immigration rule to foreigners
Expatriates working in Kenya have been given 60 days to regularise their status with the authorities as the government intensifies a crackdown on illegal foreign workers in the country. The
Mogadishu Mayor said the $ 35 million US dollar loss was caused by heavy rains in Mogadishu
Mogadishu- Somali Times Mogadishu Mayor and Governor of Banadir region Mr. Abdirahman Omar Osman said the heavy rains in the last 48 hours have been caused by a variety of casualties. $ 35
All Ethiopians prisoner in United Arab Emirates jails to be released
The Ethiopian government says all its nationals being held in jails in the United Arab Emirates are due to be released soon. This follows a meeting between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and UAE Crown
Saudi Arabia to release Ethiopian-born billionaire held over corruption
Saudi Arabia will soon release Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi, an Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire arrested in November 2017 during a crackdown on corruption, Ethiopia’s prime minister said. Abiy
Somali government and UN appeal for $80 million for flood victims following heaviest rainfall
Mogadishu – The humanitarian branches of the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today launched an appeal for $80 million to provide immediate help for people affected by recent
Somali Foreign Minister said Maritime Sea dispute Kenya, Somalia No Negotiation
Mogadishu -Somalia’s foreign affairs minister, H E Ahmed Issa Awad, said there was no negotiation between the Somali Federal government and the Kenya on the eve of the International
Garissa Governor signs four bills to address current drought menace
Garissa Governor Mr Ali Korane has signed four bills among them two crucial bills that directly address the effects of the current drought and on how to cope with the changing climatic conditions