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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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The Egyptian government wants to send troops to Somalia to be part of the African Union’s ATMIS mission, according to sources. This issue was brought up during the talks in Cairo between
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Lam said Tuesday the effort to amend an extradition bill was dead, but it wasn’t
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Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni attends an election rally at Kololo Airstrip in Kampala, Uganda. Deadly violence and repressive measures have alarmed observers as Uganda
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Egypt plans to send troops in Somalia
The Egyptian government wants to send troops to Somalia to be part of the African Union’s ATMIS mission, according to sources. This issue was brought up during the talks in Cairo between
Read MoreHong Kong protesters to continue after bill declared ‘dead’
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Lam said Tuesday the effort to amend an extradition bill was dead, but it wasn’t
Read MoreUS won’t observe Uganda’s election as accreditations denied
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President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event for Virginia democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe at Lubber Run Park, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew
China’s Yang takes first gold at uneasy Tokyo Olympics
Yang Qian, of China, reacts after winning the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Naohisa Takato claims Japan’s 1st Tokyo gold with judo win
Naohisa Takato, of Japan, celebrates after defeating Yang Yung-wei, of Taiwan, in a men’s 60-kg judo gold medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP
Rights groups call on Biden to condemn Egypt’s abuses, halt military aid
Members of Congress have criticised Biden for continuing arms sales to Egypt as it continues to target Egyptian activists (AFP) By Middle East Eye Advocates are urging US administration not to
Nigeria receives first six light attack planes from United States
Credit: CGTN/ Nigeria receives first six light attack planes from the United States Source: Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Broadcast Media, Buhari Sale. By Reuters Nigeria
Rep. Ilhan Omar Questions Biden’s First Airstrike on Somalia
Credit: Associated Press Photo/Morry Gash, Rep. Ilhan Omar. By Ryan Grim, Sara Sirota In a letter to the White House, the Somali-born Democrat demands answers about the legality and purpose of
Somali Prime Minister fires two spy officials for violating order
File Photo/Somali Times Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has fired the Director of Staff Abdullahi Kulane and the Head of Security at Aden Adde International Airport Abdiwahab Sheikh
As Tokyo Games open, can Olympic flame burn away the funk?
Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics views from Shibuya Sky observation deck Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene
Thousands aged over 65 failed to apply for EU settled status – report
Just 2% of applications for the UK settlement scheme were submitted by people aged over 65. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/Rex/Shutterstock By Amelia Gentleman Lords report calls on the government to
Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations
Container ships wait to load and offload goods in port during a 21-day nationwide lockdown aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cape Town, South Africa, April 17,
America may be creating a power vacuum from Somalia to Afghanistan
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event for Virginia democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe at Lubber Run Park, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew
China’s Yang takes first gold at uneasy Tokyo Olympics
Yang Qian, of China, reacts after winning the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Naohisa Takato claims Japan’s 1st Tokyo gold with judo win
Naohisa Takato, of Japan, celebrates after defeating Yang Yung-wei, of Taiwan, in a men’s 60-kg judo gold medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP
Rights groups call on Biden to condemn Egypt’s abuses, halt military aid
Members of Congress have criticised Biden for continuing arms sales to Egypt as it continues to target Egyptian activists (AFP) By Middle East Eye Advocates are urging US administration not to
Nigeria receives first six light attack planes from United States
Credit: CGTN/ Nigeria receives first six light attack planes from the United States Source: Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Broadcast Media, Buhari Sale. By Reuters Nigeria
Rep. Ilhan Omar Questions Biden’s First Airstrike on Somalia
Credit: Associated Press Photo/Morry Gash, Rep. Ilhan Omar. By Ryan Grim, Sara Sirota In a letter to the White House, the Somali-born Democrat demands answers about the legality and purpose of
Somali Prime Minister fires two spy officials for violating order
File Photo/Somali Times Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has fired the Director of Staff Abdullahi Kulane and the Head of Security at Aden Adde International Airport Abdiwahab Sheikh
As Tokyo Games open, can Olympic flame burn away the funk?
Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics views from Shibuya Sky observation deck Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene
Thousands aged over 65 failed to apply for EU settled status – report
Just 2% of applications for the UK settlement scheme were submitted by people aged over 65. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/Rex/Shutterstock By Amelia Gentleman Lords report calls on the government to
Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations
Container ships wait to load and offload goods in port during a 21-day nationwide lockdown aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cape Town, South Africa, April 17,