Latest NewsUK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
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UK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
Read MoreKenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
Read MoreIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
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Featured ArticlesUK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
UK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
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Blog PostsTwo Somali Ministers are standing trial in Parliament
Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, The meeting of the parliament was officially opened, which was attended by the Minister of Security, Mohamed Abukar Islo, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation,
MP pocketed over Sh300m for ‘helping’ Italian firm win multibillion dam project
Credit: Daily Nation Lamu West MP Stanley Muthama at the Eldoret chief magistrate’s court on July 1, 2019 where he was charged with failing to remit Sh487 million in taxes. He was freed on
State Department Policy is Fueling Al-Shabaab Resurgence
Photo/Somali Times By Michael Rubin It is time for Foggy Bottom and Congress to wake-up, because poor choices in the U.S. Embassy in Somalia increasingly waste taxpayer funds, endanger regional
Joshua beats Ruiz on points, reclaims heavyweight titles
Defending champion Andy Ruiz Jr., right, during his fight against Britain’s Anthony Joshua in their World Heavyweight Championship contest at the Diriyah Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Nick
Pensacola naval base shooting tests US relations with Saudi
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Just months after
If sent on Mideast mission, MSDF patrol plane will likely mainly cover Gulf of Aden area
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Iran frees Chinese-American scholar for US-held scientist
In this photo released on twitter account of Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif , Zarif, left, shakes hand with Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani prior to leaving Zurich,
Al Shabaab attack Wajir bus, kill eight passengers
• The militants separated the passengers into two groups [locals and non-locals]. • It is at this point that they shot dead the eight nonlocals before ordering the other passengers to get on the
How lawyer tied to stop Governor Sonko’s arrest
Photo/Reuters While Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko was being arrested in Voi and airlifted to the capital city, his lawyers were busy trying to block his arrest and prosecution. His lawyer
Nairobi Governor Sonko arrested in Voi hours after DPP issues order
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko (pictured) has been apprehended in Voi. This came hours after the DPP ordered his arrest. During a press conference in Nairobi this morning, DPP Noordin Haji announced
Two Somali Ministers are standing trial in Parliament
Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, The meeting of the parliament was officially opened, which was attended by the Minister of Security, Mohamed Abukar Islo, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation,
MP pocketed over Sh300m for ‘helping’ Italian firm win multibillion dam project
Credit: Daily Nation Lamu West MP Stanley Muthama at the Eldoret chief magistrate’s court on July 1, 2019 where he was charged with failing to remit Sh487 million in taxes. He was freed on
State Department Policy is Fueling Al-Shabaab Resurgence
Photo/Somali Times By Michael Rubin It is time for Foggy Bottom and Congress to wake-up, because poor choices in the U.S. Embassy in Somalia increasingly waste taxpayer funds, endanger regional
Joshua beats Ruiz on points, reclaims heavyweight titles
Defending champion Andy Ruiz Jr., right, during his fight against Britain’s Anthony Joshua in their World Heavyweight Championship contest at the Diriyah Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Nick
Pensacola naval base shooting tests US relations with Saudi
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Just months after
If sent on Mideast mission, MSDF patrol plane will likely mainly cover Gulf of Aden area
A Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C patrol plane. | KYODO In an envisioned Middle East mission, the government is considering having a Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol plane mainly cover the
Iran frees Chinese-American scholar for US-held scientist
In this photo released on twitter account of Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif , Zarif, left, shakes hand with Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani prior to leaving Zurich,
Al Shabaab attack Wajir bus, kill eight passengers
• The militants separated the passengers into two groups [locals and non-locals]. • It is at this point that they shot dead the eight nonlocals before ordering the other passengers to get on the
How lawyer tied to stop Governor Sonko’s arrest
Photo/Reuters While Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko was being arrested in Voi and airlifted to the capital city, his lawyers were busy trying to block his arrest and prosecution. His lawyer
Nairobi Governor Sonko arrested in Voi hours after DPP issues order
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko (pictured) has been apprehended in Voi. This came hours after the DPP ordered his arrest. During a press conference in Nairobi this morning, DPP Noordin Haji announced