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 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.
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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
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Tibor Peter Nagy Jr. The US government sounded the alarm yesterday over the situation in Sudan following the latest crackdown by the country’s Transition Military Council, warning of catastrophic
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Signage is seen outside of a Nationwide Building Society in London, Britain. Photographer Hannah McKay By Reuters British house prices dropped by a bigger-than-expected 0.6% in January and are
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations
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US warns Sudan
Tibor Peter Nagy Jr. The US government sounded the alarm yesterday over the situation in Sudan following the latest crackdown by the country’s Transition Military Council, warning of catastrophic
Read MoreUK house prices fall in January for fourth month in a row – Nationwide
Signage is seen outside of a Nationwide Building Society in London, Britain. Photographer Hannah McKay By Reuters British house prices dropped by a bigger-than-expected 0.6% in January and are
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations
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Bennett says Israel able to “act alone” against Iran over ship attack
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Cousins Minister Mohamoud Hayir Ibrahim and Captain Isse are the richest illegal fishing business in Somalia
A photograph appeared on the Internet. Somalia’s state minister for finance, Mohamoud Hayir Ibrahim and his cousin Isse Haji Farah are illegally fishing in Somalia. Mr Mohamoud Hayir Ibrahim
BMW reaps $5.7 billion in profit, warns on parts shortages
File – In this Friday, May 14, 2021 file photo the logo of German car manufacturer BMW is fixed at the headquarters in Munich, Germany. German automaker BMW reports second-quarter earnings
Turkish, Tunisian presidents talk democracy, stability over phone
Turkish President Erdogan underlines importance of peace, stability in Tunisia for sake of entire region Speaking to his Tunisian counterpart Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
UK tension with Iran rise after oil tanker attack
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during the closing ceremony on the second day of the Global Education Summit in London, Britain July 29, 2021. Tolga Akmen/Pool
Teodorin Obiang: Equatorial Guinea’s playboy Vice President
Teodoro (aka Teodorin) Nguema Obiang Mongue, the son of Equatorial Guinea’s president. Credit: Daily Nation File Photo. By Kemo Cham Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Equatorial Guinea’s
Kenya drops China debt relief bid as banks resist
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Biden shouldn’t prolong US intervention in Somalia
President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) By Scott
British navy group: ‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast
Mercer Street, an Israeli-managed oil tanker that was attacked last week is seen off Fujairah Port in United Arab Emirates, August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana By ISABEL DEBRE and JON GAMBRELL
Bennett says Israel able to “act alone” against Iran over ship attack
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a cabinet meeting at the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem, Sunday, August 1, 2021. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP) JERUSALEM (Reuters)
Somalia’s Foreign Minister says it will not accept mediation in maritime dispute Kenya
Photo/Somali Times Somali Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud said the Somali government will not accept mediation in the maritime border dispute between Somalia and Kenya. The
Cousins Minister Mohamoud Hayir Ibrahim and Captain Isse are the richest illegal fishing business in Somalia
A photograph appeared on the Internet. Somalia’s state minister for finance, Mohamoud Hayir Ibrahim and his cousin Isse Haji Farah are illegally fishing in Somalia. Mr Mohamoud Hayir Ibrahim
BMW reaps $5.7 billion in profit, warns on parts shortages
File – In this Friday, May 14, 2021 file photo the logo of German car manufacturer BMW is fixed at the headquarters in Munich, Germany. German automaker BMW reports second-quarter earnings
Turkish, Tunisian presidents talk democracy, stability over phone
Turkish President Erdogan underlines importance of peace, stability in Tunisia for sake of entire region Speaking to his Tunisian counterpart Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
UK tension with Iran rise after oil tanker attack
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during the closing ceremony on the second day of the Global Education Summit in London, Britain July 29, 2021. Tolga Akmen/Pool
Teodorin Obiang: Equatorial Guinea’s playboy Vice President
Teodoro (aka Teodorin) Nguema Obiang Mongue, the son of Equatorial Guinea’s president. Credit: Daily Nation File Photo. By Kemo Cham Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Equatorial Guinea’s
Kenya drops China debt relief bid as banks resist
A pedestrian walk past the National Treasury building in Nairobi By OTIATO GUGUYU Kenya has withdrawn its request for China to extend debt repayment holiday to December in the wake of opposition
Biden shouldn’t prolong US intervention in Somalia
President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) By Scott