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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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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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A past UN Security Council meeting in New York. The Treasury has set aside Sh1.2 billion to fund Kenya’s activities on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) where the country is serving the
Read MoreAfrican solutions to African problems, it is upon us all to collectively decide our destiny
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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
Read MoreKenya lists Sh1.2bn for UN Security Council job
A past UN Security Council meeting in New York. The Treasury has set aside Sh1.2 billion to fund Kenya’s activities on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) where the country is serving the
Read MoreAfrican solutions to African problems, it is upon us all to collectively decide our destiny
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Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan receives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates November 27,
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PM to confirm 19 July end to Covid rules despite scientists’ warnings
Boris Johnson is to announce on Monday that the lifting of most remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England will go ahead on 19 July. Photograph: Reuters By Aubrey Allegretti and Linda Geddes
Somalia election faces security challenge, stiff clan-based politics
File Photo/Somali Times/Somali governors meet prime minister in Mogadishu to finalise 2021 election. As Somalia prepares for elections starting later this month, debate has ensued on just how
The Somalia Electoral Commission elect new Chairman
Photo/Somali Times The Federal Electoral Commission has recently elected a new chairman following a vote held today in Mogadishu. There are 5 candidates running for the chairmanship of the
Hassan Sheikh is working with foreign agents, UAE Ambassador Al-Osmani
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Philippine military plane crashes, 29 dead, 50 rescued
In this photo released by the Joint Task Force – Sulu, rescuers search for bodies from the site where a Philippine military C-130 plane crashed in Patikul town, Jolo province, southern
Egypt’s Sisi opens naval base close to border with Libya
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R), are seen in a car during the inauguration of the new “July 3” naval
Kane at the double as England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis
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Borama police officer killed an Amoud University student who is wearing the flag of Somalia
Photo: Credit Facebook A Borama town in Awdal region of Somalia report says that the police force operating in the town killed a young Amoud University student Ibrahim Salad tonight, according to
Analysis: OPEC disagreement lays bare growing UAE-Saudi economic rivalry
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan receives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates November 27,
Luxembourg PM hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test
File – In this Friday, June 25, 2021 file photo, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel leaves at the end of the first day of an EU summit in Brussels. Luxembourg Prime Minister
PM to confirm 19 July end to Covid rules despite scientists’ warnings
Boris Johnson is to announce on Monday that the lifting of most remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England will go ahead on 19 July. Photograph: Reuters By Aubrey Allegretti and Linda Geddes
Somalia election faces security challenge, stiff clan-based politics
File Photo/Somali Times/Somali governors meet prime minister in Mogadishu to finalise 2021 election. As Somalia prepares for elections starting later this month, debate has ensued on just how
The Somalia Electoral Commission elect new Chairman
Photo/Somali Times The Federal Electoral Commission has recently elected a new chairman following a vote held today in Mogadishu. There are 5 candidates running for the chairmanship of the
Hassan Sheikh is working with foreign agents, UAE Ambassador Al-Osmani
Photo: Credit Twitter The United Arab Emirates has spoken at a meeting in Mogadishu between its ambassador to Somalia Mohamed Ahmed Al-Osmani and former Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud. A
Philippine military plane crashes, 29 dead, 50 rescued
In this photo released by the Joint Task Force – Sulu, rescuers search for bodies from the site where a Philippine military C-130 plane crashed in Patikul town, Jolo province, southern
Egypt’s Sisi opens naval base close to border with Libya
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R), are seen in a car during the inauguration of the new “July 3” naval
Kane at the double as England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis
Soccer Football – Euro 2020 – Quarter Final – Ukraine v England – Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy – July 3, 2021 England’s Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring