Latest NewsFormer Somalia spy chief says i met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
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Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
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Former Somalia spy chief says i met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
Read MoreBus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
By The Associated Press A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident
Read MoreTop 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
Read MoreEuro set for weekly drop, yen eyes biggest gain since early September
Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
Read MoreWhat to know about the Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to 4 other countries
By The Associated Press Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any
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Featured ArticlesFormer Somalia spy chief says i met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
Former Somalia spy chief says i met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKSomalia not ready for EAC, what’s the hurry?
Security forces in action after a bomb attack during the passage of an Atmis convoy in Mogadishu, Somalia on April 3, 2023. Photo/AFP By The East African The Heads of State Summit has accepted
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Turkey’s exports hit highest-ever January-March figure with $44.5 billion, the country’s trade minister announced Thursday. According to the general trade system, Ruhsar Pekcan said
Read MoreEthiopia says we have no official statement about the exit of our troops in Somalia
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there was no official statement from the Somalia government, which Ethiopia was informed that Ethiopian troops will be withdrawn from Somalia end of
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Somalia not ready for EAC, what’s the hurry?
Security forces in action after a bomb attack during the passage of an Atmis convoy in Mogadishu, Somalia on April 3, 2023. Photo/AFP By The East African The Heads of State Summit has accepted
Read MoreTurkey’s exports with $44.5B hit all-time high in Q1
Turkey’s exports hit highest-ever January-March figure with $44.5 billion, the country’s trade minister announced Thursday. According to the general trade system, Ruhsar Pekcan said
Read MoreEthiopia says we have no official statement about the exit of our troops in Somalia
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there was no official statement from the Somalia government, which Ethiopia was informed that Ethiopian troops will be withdrawn from Somalia end of
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Blog PostsFirst batch of Uganda oil imports near Mombasa port, ends Kenya monopoly
By The East African Two tankers carrying the maiden consignment of petroleum products directly imported by Uganda will dock at the Mombasa port next week, marking an end to the monopoly long
Chinese envoy urges parties in Somalia to put interests of country, people first
Dai Bing, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN/Photo By Xinhua News Agency A Chinese envoy on Monday called on all parties in Somalia to prioritize the interests of the country
UN official highlights ongoing terrorist threats, dire humanitarian needs in Somalia
By Xinhua News Agency A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US authorities
By Anadolu Agency Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty to a felony US crime as part of a deal that will see him return to his native Australia, according to court
Mombasa beats Djibouti, Dar in new port ranking
Cargo trucks queue as the Process of removing Private Equipment and Idle Containers which have overstayed at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya By The East African Mombasa port bypassed its main Eastern
Dollar steady; yen wobbles near 160 as intervention worries linger
U.S. Dollar and Japan Yen notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. Reuters/Thomas White By Reuters The dollar was steady on Monday ahead of a fresh U.S. inflation reading that
UK’s Manchester Airport faces cancellations after power cut
Passengers queue outside Terminal 1 after an overnight power cut led to disruptions and cancellations at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain, June 23, 2024. Photographer Phil Noble By
South Korea, Japan, US agree on ‘close’ security cooperation in wake of Putin-Kim summit
By Anadolu Agency South Korea, Japan, and the US have agreed on “close” security cooperation through “timely” consultation after Russia and North Korea signed a new
Refugees living in Kenya transform arid lands into farming oasis
Farmers check the growth of peanuts at the Choro Farm in Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana, Kenya, June 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) By Xinhua News Agency Deep in an expansive farm, Abdulaziz
US condemns ‘deepening military cooperation’ between Russia, North Korea
By Anadolu Agency US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned “deepening military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea, State Department said on Friday. In a phone call with
First batch of Uganda oil imports near Mombasa port, ends Kenya monopoly
By The East African Two tankers carrying the maiden consignment of petroleum products directly imported by Uganda will dock at the Mombasa port next week, marking an end to the monopoly long
Chinese envoy urges parties in Somalia to put interests of country, people first
Dai Bing, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN/Photo By Xinhua News Agency A Chinese envoy on Monday called on all parties in Somalia to prioritize the interests of the country
UN official highlights ongoing terrorist threats, dire humanitarian needs in Somalia
By Xinhua News Agency A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US authorities
By Anadolu Agency Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty to a felony US crime as part of a deal that will see him return to his native Australia, according to court
Mombasa beats Djibouti, Dar in new port ranking
Cargo trucks queue as the Process of removing Private Equipment and Idle Containers which have overstayed at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya By The East African Mombasa port bypassed its main Eastern
Dollar steady; yen wobbles near 160 as intervention worries linger
U.S. Dollar and Japan Yen notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. Reuters/Thomas White By Reuters The dollar was steady on Monday ahead of a fresh U.S. inflation reading that
UK’s Manchester Airport faces cancellations after power cut
Passengers queue outside Terminal 1 after an overnight power cut led to disruptions and cancellations at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain, June 23, 2024. Photographer Phil Noble By
South Korea, Japan, US agree on ‘close’ security cooperation in wake of Putin-Kim summit
By Anadolu Agency South Korea, Japan, and the US have agreed on “close” security cooperation through “timely” consultation after Russia and North Korea signed a new
Refugees living in Kenya transform arid lands into farming oasis
Farmers check the growth of peanuts at the Choro Farm in Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana, Kenya, June 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) By Xinhua News Agency Deep in an expansive farm, Abdulaziz
US condemns ‘deepening military cooperation’ between Russia, North Korea
By Anadolu Agency US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned “deepening military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea, State Department said on Friday. In a phone call with