Latest NewsWhy is Uber abandoning Africa’s biggest market after twelve years of operations?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Global ride-hailing pioneer Uber officially ended its services across Nigeria, concluding a twelve-year run that began in Lagos back in 2014. Corporate
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By Anadolu Agency An electric substation near Cologne was the target of a sabotage attack, police said Wednesday. “Based on the current state of the investigation, we do not believe this was a
Read MoreWorld Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
Read MoreUAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran
By The Associated Press The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United
Read MoreSomalia’s economic fraud exposed-rising poverty and falling growth a fantasy budget
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire warned that Somalia was entering a dangerous economic downturn. The Ministers of Finance, Planning
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Why is Uber abandoning Africa’s biggest market after twelve years of operations?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Global ride-hailing pioneer Uber officially ended its services across Nigeria, concluding a twelve-year run that began in Lagos back in 2014. Corporate
Read MoreGerman police report sabotage attack on power grid near Cologne
By Anadolu Agency An electric substation near Cologne was the target of a sabotage attack, police said Wednesday. “Based on the current state of the investigation, we do not believe this was a
Read MoreWorld Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
Read MoreUAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran
By The Associated Press The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United
Read MoreSomalia’s economic fraud exposed-rising poverty and falling growth a fantasy budget
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire warned that Somalia was entering a dangerous economic downturn. The Ministers of Finance, Planning
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Featured ArticlesWhy is Uber abandoning Africa’s biggest market after twelve years of operations?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Global ride-hailing pioneer Uber officially ended its services across Nigeria, concluding a twelve-year run that began in Lagos back in 2014. Corporate
Why is Uber abandoning Africa’s biggest market after twelve years of operations?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Global ride-hailing pioneer Uber officially ended its services across Nigeria, concluding a twelve-year run that began in Lagos back in 2014. Corporate
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKTurkey pays part of Somalia’s IMF debt for relief initiative
Turkey has granted nearly $3.4 million to Somalia’s debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of an initiative the fund kicked off earlier this year to relieve the heavy debts of
Read MoreAldi to create 2,000 jobs in £1.3bn UK expansion plan
Aldi employs about 38,000 staff across its 920 UK grocery stores. Photograph: Scott Bairstow/Alamy The Guardian By Kalyeena Makortoff Discount supermarket chain to open further 100 stores as it
Read MoreTroops let Muslims walk to mosques in Indian-ruled Kashmir
Muslims walk past Indian paramilitary soldiers after offering prayers during Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, in Jammu, India, Monday, Aug.12, 2019. An uneasy calm prevailed in
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Turkey pays part of Somalia’s IMF debt for relief initiative
Turkey has granted nearly $3.4 million to Somalia’s debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of an initiative the fund kicked off earlier this year to relieve the heavy debts of
Read MoreAldi to create 2,000 jobs in £1.3bn UK expansion plan
Aldi employs about 38,000 staff across its 920 UK grocery stores. Photograph: Scott Bairstow/Alamy The Guardian By Kalyeena Makortoff Discount supermarket chain to open further 100 stores as it
Read MoreTroops let Muslims walk to mosques in Indian-ruled Kashmir
Muslims walk past Indian paramilitary soldiers after offering prayers during Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, in Jammu, India, Monday, Aug.12, 2019. An uneasy calm prevailed in
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Blog PostsAnalysis: The West owes Qatar a favour over Afghanistan. That was the point
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to board an aircraft to depart from Old Doha Airport, at Qatar,September 8, 2021. Olivier Douliery/Pool via REUTERS Reuters By Alexander Cornwell
Somalia’s state-run media becomes Hawiye community media and reject Farmajo press release
Photo/Somali Times The latest, Both Radio Mogadishu, news agency Sonna and Somali National Television did not publish statements from Villa Somalia regarding appointments by President Mohamed
Bolsonaro threatens coup, says to only leave power when dead
By Anadolu Agency Politically weakened, Brazil’s president takes part in protests in favor of his government Dogged by an investigation as part of an inquiry into fake news and politically
Bitcoin bruised after chaotic debut as legal tender in El Salvador
A sign reads: “Exclusive Bitcoin register” in a Starbucks store where the cryptocurrency is accepted as a payment method, in San Salvador, El Salvador September 7, 2021. REUTERS/Jose
Taliban form all-male Afghan government of old guard members
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. The Taliban on Tuesday announced a caretaker Cabinet stacked with veterans of
Farmajo Receives Credentials from EU Ambassador
Photo/Somali Times The outgoing President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, received credentials from the new Ambassador of the European Union, Tiina Intelmann at the
Why is history repeating itself in Guinea’s coup?
In this image made from video, unidentified soldiers patrol in a vehicle near the office of the president in the capital Conakry, Guinea Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. Guinea’s new military leaders
UK government eyes tax hike to pay for care for older people
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to give a statement on Afghanistan at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. The United States and other nations
Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman receives Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan upon his arrival to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 19, 2021. Saudi Press
London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan
A woman exercises with a dog near the City of London financial district, in London, Britain, April 30, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley Reuters By Huw Jones Britain needs to ease taxes on banks and make
Analysis: The West owes Qatar a favour over Afghanistan. That was the point
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to board an aircraft to depart from Old Doha Airport, at Qatar,September 8, 2021. Olivier Douliery/Pool via REUTERS Reuters By Alexander Cornwell
Somalia’s state-run media becomes Hawiye community media and reject Farmajo press release
Photo/Somali Times The latest, Both Radio Mogadishu, news agency Sonna and Somali National Television did not publish statements from Villa Somalia regarding appointments by President Mohamed
Bolsonaro threatens coup, says to only leave power when dead
By Anadolu Agency Politically weakened, Brazil’s president takes part in protests in favor of his government Dogged by an investigation as part of an inquiry into fake news and politically
Bitcoin bruised after chaotic debut as legal tender in El Salvador
A sign reads: “Exclusive Bitcoin register” in a Starbucks store where the cryptocurrency is accepted as a payment method, in San Salvador, El Salvador September 7, 2021. REUTERS/Jose
Taliban form all-male Afghan government of old guard members
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. The Taliban on Tuesday announced a caretaker Cabinet stacked with veterans of
Farmajo Receives Credentials from EU Ambassador
Photo/Somali Times The outgoing President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, received credentials from the new Ambassador of the European Union, Tiina Intelmann at the
Why is history repeating itself in Guinea’s coup?
In this image made from video, unidentified soldiers patrol in a vehicle near the office of the president in the capital Conakry, Guinea Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. Guinea’s new military leaders
UK government eyes tax hike to pay for care for older people
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to give a statement on Afghanistan at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. The United States and other nations
Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman receives Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan upon his arrival to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 19, 2021. Saudi Press
London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan
A woman exercises with a dog near the City of London financial district, in London, Britain, April 30, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley Reuters By Huw Jones Britain needs to ease taxes on banks and make