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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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.
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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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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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As Brexit nears, UK’s Johnson pushes for deeper trade ties with Africa
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Blog PostsSomalia needs Turkey’s help: Turkish foreign minister
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Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes win 41st Istanbul Marathon
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Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of state-run oil firm
A man walks near a compound for Saudi Aramco in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Saudi Arabia formally started its long-anticipated initial public offering of its state-run oil giant
Italy to ban flights by Iran’s Mahan Air from mid-December
Photo/Reuters Italy is set to ban flights by Iran’s Mahan Air, an Iranian industry official said on Saturday, as the United States seeks action against the airline accused by the West of
US army general in Nairobi amid Al-Shabaab threats
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How Kenyatta’s family made Sh2 billion in two weeks
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Turkey says will send Islamic State prisoners to home countries
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu speaks during a news conference for foreign media correspondents in Istanbul, Turkey, August 21, 2019. Ahmet Bolat/Pool via REUTERS Interior Minister
Trump may read summary of Ukraine call in ‘fireside chat’: interview
U.S. President Donald Trump exhorts regularly on Twitter, referring to a telephone call with Ukraine’s president that led to an impeachment inquiry. Now he is threatening to do just that –
Uhuru and Ruto fight for control of Parliament
Photo/Daily Nation/President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and his deputy William Ruto prepare to welcome Botswana President Eric Masisi at State House, Nairobi, on July 23, 2019. They are waging a
Police to deploy more officers in Somalia
Plans are underway to deploy more police officers in Somalia to help build capacity for the budding Somali police. Mr Grace Turyagumanawe, the police director of Peace Support, who is on a visit
Somalia needs Turkey’s help: Turkish foreign minister
Mevlut Cavusoglu’s remarks come at Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Somalia Contact Group meeting in Doha The Turkish foreign minister on Sunday said Somalia needs Turkey’s help to
Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes win 41st Istanbul Marathon
Kenyan Daniel Kipkore Kibet wins the men’s title and Ethiopian Hirut Tibebuin wins women’s at 41st Istanbul Marathon Kenyan athlete Daniel Kipkore Kibet wins the 41st Istanbul
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of state-run oil firm
A man walks near a compound for Saudi Aramco in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Saudi Arabia formally started its long-anticipated initial public offering of its state-run oil giant
Italy to ban flights by Iran’s Mahan Air from mid-December
Photo/Reuters Italy is set to ban flights by Iran’s Mahan Air, an Iranian industry official said on Saturday, as the United States seeks action against the airline accused by the West of
US army general in Nairobi amid Al-Shabaab threats
US army delegation at Defense Headquarters. Photo/KDF/Twitter] United States Special Operations Commander General Richard Clarke on Friday visited the country where he was hosted by Defense
How Kenyatta’s family made Sh2 billion in two weeks
President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function [Source/ State House/Twitter] The family of President Uhuru Kenyatta is Sh2 billion richer after a surge in bank share prices. According to Business
Turkey says will send Islamic State prisoners to home countries
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu speaks during a news conference for foreign media correspondents in Istanbul, Turkey, August 21, 2019. Ahmet Bolat/Pool via REUTERS Interior Minister
Trump may read summary of Ukraine call in ‘fireside chat’: interview
U.S. President Donald Trump exhorts regularly on Twitter, referring to a telephone call with Ukraine’s president that led to an impeachment inquiry. Now he is threatening to do just that –
Uhuru and Ruto fight for control of Parliament
Photo/Daily Nation/President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and his deputy William Ruto prepare to welcome Botswana President Eric Masisi at State House, Nairobi, on July 23, 2019. They are waging a
Police to deploy more officers in Somalia
Plans are underway to deploy more police officers in Somalia to help build capacity for the budding Somali police. Mr Grace Turyagumanawe, the police director of Peace Support, who is on a visit