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 WEEKA rift has emerged between the Somali Union’s presidential candidates and regional leaders
File Photo/Somali Times A rift has emerged between the Union of Somali Candidates and the presidents of Jubaland and Puntland, once political allies in the fight against outgoing President
Read MoreSomali state leaders shut the door of Roble, after Farmajo suspended his powers
File Photo/Somali Times The governors of the regional states have announced that they will convene on Tuesday next week in Garowe. The state leaders conference will be held in Puntland, Jubaland,
Read MoreDrowned schoolgirl’s mother wipes away tears as her daughter’s coffin is carried to funeral
Shukri’s mother Zamzam Ture at the emotional service (Image: Manchester Evening News) An elderly lady clutches onto beads and weeps as schoolgirls dressed in blazers and ties share hugs.
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A rift has emerged between the Somali Union’s presidential candidates and regional leaders
File Photo/Somali Times A rift has emerged between the Union of Somali Candidates and the presidents of Jubaland and Puntland, once political allies in the fight against outgoing President
Read MoreSomali state leaders shut the door of Roble, after Farmajo suspended his powers
File Photo/Somali Times The governors of the regional states have announced that they will convene on Tuesday next week in Garowe. The state leaders conference will be held in Puntland, Jubaland,
Read MoreDrowned schoolgirl’s mother wipes away tears as her daughter’s coffin is carried to funeral
Shukri’s mother Zamzam Ture at the emotional service (Image: Manchester Evening News) An elderly lady clutches onto beads and weeps as schoolgirls dressed in blazers and ties share hugs.
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Blog PostsTurkey becomes one of world’s leading manufacturers of armed drones: Le Monde
Rise of Turkish drones, widespread use on battlefields is ‘indisputable phenomenon,’ says French newspaper Turkey has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of armed unmanned
Southgate’s patriotism leading England into Euro 2020 final
England’s manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after winning the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match against Denmark at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (AP
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
Locals wait in line overnight for free coronavirus testing at the Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, July 9, 2021. Faced with rapidly rising numbers of new coronavirus
Rich nations should put $30 bln of IMF cash towards Africa investments – African ministers
A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo/File
Egypt, Sudan urge UN action on Nile dam, Ethiopia says ‘no’
File – In this June 21, 2020, file photo, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at his office in Cairo, Egypt. Shukry said
Sending US troops back into Somalia would be folly
File Photo/Somali Times By Michael Horton Trump’s instincts to withdraw them from the country were right. Now the Pentagon seems to be reverting back to old, failed strategies. At the beginning
Another Failed 20-Year War: America vs. Somalia
Photo/Somali Times By Scott Horton Freedom Works This essay is adapted from Antiwar.com editorial director Scott Horton’s new book, Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism. The name
Phuket draws tourists despite rising Thailand virus cases
In this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, photo, tourists walk along a mostly empty Patong Beach on Phuket, southern Thailand. A week into an ambitious but risky plan to open the resort island of Phuket
Kenya fails to ink Sh16bn JKIA rail contract in Paris
President Uhuru Kenyatta is received by his French host Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace at the start of his official visit to France on Wednesday evening. By BONFACE OTIENO Kenya failed to ink a
Report: With Piracy Receded, Illegal Fishing Returns to Somalian Waters
File Photo/Somali Times/ Somalia seizes fishing vessel of Qandala coast. BY DAVID KLEIN Once the most pirate-infested region on the planet, the waters off the coast of Somalia are now home to a
Turkey becomes one of world’s leading manufacturers of armed drones: Le Monde
Rise of Turkish drones, widespread use on battlefields is ‘indisputable phenomenon,’ says French newspaper Turkey has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of armed unmanned
Southgate’s patriotism leading England into Euro 2020 final
England’s manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after winning the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match against Denmark at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (AP
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
Locals wait in line overnight for free coronavirus testing at the Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, July 9, 2021. Faced with rapidly rising numbers of new coronavirus
Rich nations should put $30 bln of IMF cash towards Africa investments – African ministers
A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo/File
Egypt, Sudan urge UN action on Nile dam, Ethiopia says ‘no’
File – In this June 21, 2020, file photo, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at his office in Cairo, Egypt. Shukry said
Sending US troops back into Somalia would be folly
File Photo/Somali Times By Michael Horton Trump’s instincts to withdraw them from the country were right. Now the Pentagon seems to be reverting back to old, failed strategies. At the beginning
Another Failed 20-Year War: America vs. Somalia
Photo/Somali Times By Scott Horton Freedom Works This essay is adapted from Antiwar.com editorial director Scott Horton’s new book, Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism. The name
Phuket draws tourists despite rising Thailand virus cases
In this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, photo, tourists walk along a mostly empty Patong Beach on Phuket, southern Thailand. A week into an ambitious but risky plan to open the resort island of Phuket
Kenya fails to ink Sh16bn JKIA rail contract in Paris
President Uhuru Kenyatta is received by his French host Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace at the start of his official visit to France on Wednesday evening. By BONFACE OTIENO Kenya failed to ink a
Report: With Piracy Receded, Illegal Fishing Returns to Somalian Waters
File Photo/Somali Times/ Somalia seizes fishing vessel of Qandala coast. BY DAVID KLEIN Once the most pirate-infested region on the planet, the waters off the coast of Somalia are now home to a