Latest NewsEthiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway
By Xinhua News Agency The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway’s management and operation to Ethiopia and
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Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway
By Xinhua News Agency The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway’s management and operation to Ethiopia and
Read MoreUnited Nations is in discussions about the future of its UNSOM office in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The United Nations Office in Somalia said that they are in talks with the Federal Government of Somalia, after Somalia demanded the removal of the office (UNSOM). The
Read MoreSomalia’s human rights expert expressed concern over the dispute over the amendment of the country’s constitution
The UN Independent Expert on Human Rights Issues in Somalia, Isha Dyfan who has concluded her third visit to Somalia, expressed concern about the lack of consensus on the amendments made to the
Read MoreChad declares interim president Deby winner of disputed vote
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby arrives to cast his vote for the presidential elections in N’Djamena, Chad, May 6, 2024. Reuters/Stringer By Reuters Chad’s state election body said on
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Ford vehicles are displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. Photographer David Dee Delgado/File Photo By Reuters Ford
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Featured ArticlesEthiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway
By Xinhua News Agency The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway’s management and operation to Ethiopia and
Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway
By Xinhua News Agency The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway’s management and operation to Ethiopia and
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US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck
Dan Labernik, owner of Labby’s Grill and Bar in Fargo, N.D., is seen on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The establishment has been closed to customers for six weeks after North Dakota Gov. Doug
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Blog PostsU.S. and Gulf allies discuss response to Saudi oil attack
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes part in a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS
Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis
Saudi defence ministry spokesman Colonel Turki Al-Malik displays remains of the missiles which Saudi government says were used to attack an Aramco oil facility, during a news conference in
10 topics the Somali president should address when he visits the US
Photo/Somali Times By Michael Rubin On Sept. 9, Somalia’s government announced that President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed who is better known as “Farmajo,” would make his first visit to the United
Mogadishu deadly blast hits new restaurant suicide car bomb attack
Photo/Somali Times At least two people have been killed and dozens others injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a new restaurant in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, officials said. today,
HIV on the rise among youths in Garissa, agency says
GARISSA—The National Aids Control Council (NACC) has raised concern over rising cases of new HIV infection among young people in Garissa County. Garissa regional coordinator Wario Boru attributed
Somali army liberates 3 villages from al-Shabaab
Somali forces liberate Rahole, Biyo-dhale and Bandhub villages in southwestern region of Bay, officials say Somali army has liberated at least three villages from al-Shabaab militant group in the
U.S. citizens warned over traveling to Saudi Arabia: State Department
Photo/Reuters The U.S. State Department called on American citizens to “exercise increased caution” while traveling to Saudi Arabia, a travel advisory posted on its website said on Wednesday.
Somali Ambassador presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump
New Somali ambassador to Washington Ali Sharif Ahmed presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump yesterday. Ambassador Ali Sharif will be the third Somali ambassador to Washington
ICJ gives conditions for attendance of Kenya-Somalia hearings
• ICJ to start public hearings between November 4 and 8. • Kenya says still pushing for an out of court settlement over the matter. The Hague Based International Justice Court –ICJ is scheduled
Kenya military to receive six US-made helicopters in December
Photo/AFP The Kenyan military will now receive six new US-made light attack helicopter gunships part of an initial order of 12 light attack and reconnaissance helicopters by December, a US
U.S. and Gulf allies discuss response to Saudi oil attack
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes part in a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS
Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis
Saudi defence ministry spokesman Colonel Turki Al-Malik displays remains of the missiles which Saudi government says were used to attack an Aramco oil facility, during a news conference in
10 topics the Somali president should address when he visits the US
Photo/Somali Times By Michael Rubin On Sept. 9, Somalia’s government announced that President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed who is better known as “Farmajo,” would make his first visit to the United
Mogadishu deadly blast hits new restaurant suicide car bomb attack
Photo/Somali Times At least two people have been killed and dozens others injured in a suicide car bomb attack at a new restaurant in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, officials said. today,
HIV on the rise among youths in Garissa, agency says
GARISSA—The National Aids Control Council (NACC) has raised concern over rising cases of new HIV infection among young people in Garissa County. Garissa regional coordinator Wario Boru attributed
Somali army liberates 3 villages from al-Shabaab
Somali forces liberate Rahole, Biyo-dhale and Bandhub villages in southwestern region of Bay, officials say Somali army has liberated at least three villages from al-Shabaab militant group in the
U.S. citizens warned over traveling to Saudi Arabia: State Department
Photo/Reuters The U.S. State Department called on American citizens to “exercise increased caution” while traveling to Saudi Arabia, a travel advisory posted on its website said on Wednesday.
Somali Ambassador presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump
New Somali ambassador to Washington Ali Sharif Ahmed presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump yesterday. Ambassador Ali Sharif will be the third Somali ambassador to Washington
ICJ gives conditions for attendance of Kenya-Somalia hearings
• ICJ to start public hearings between November 4 and 8. • Kenya says still pushing for an out of court settlement over the matter. The Hague Based International Justice Court –ICJ is scheduled
Kenya military to receive six US-made helicopters in December
Photo/AFP The Kenyan military will now receive six new US-made light attack helicopter gunships part of an initial order of 12 light attack and reconnaissance helicopters by December, a US