Latest NewsRuto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
Read MoreIran warns it will attack US forces if they try to enter Hormuz Strait
By Anadolu Agency Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday warned it will target US forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the
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Read MoreTurkey approves $30 million in aid to support Hassan Sheikh and his family
File Photo/Somali Times Turkey has approved a $30 million grant agreement for Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and his family allies of Turkey, marking a new round of budgetary support for
Read MoreAzerbaijan suspends cooperation with European Parliament over anti-Azerbaijani policy
By Anadolu Agency Azerbaijan’s parliament on Friday adopted a resolution on suspending cooperation with the European Parliament in “all areas” as it accused the legislative body of continuing its
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Ruto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
Read MoreIran warns it will attack US forces if they try to enter Hormuz Strait
By Anadolu Agency Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday warned it will target US forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the
Read MoreEU’s regulatory turn risks undermining fair competition
A woman talks through an iPhone at the Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission, in Brussels, Belgium, on March 4, 2024. Photographer Meng Dingbo By Xinhua News Agency With
Read MoreTurkey approves $30 million in aid to support Hassan Sheikh and his family
File Photo/Somali Times Turkey has approved a $30 million grant agreement for Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and his family allies of Turkey, marking a new round of budgetary support for
Read MoreAzerbaijan suspends cooperation with European Parliament over anti-Azerbaijani policy
By Anadolu Agency Azerbaijan’s parliament on Friday adopted a resolution on suspending cooperation with the European Parliament in “all areas” as it accused the legislative body of continuing its
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Featured ArticlesRuto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
Ruto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKIrish Coast Guard Director Chris Reynolds to Stay on in Somalia
Irish Coast Guard Director Chris Reynolds at his desk in Somalia By Afloat Director of the Irish Coast Guard Chris Reynolds, on assignment as Head of Mission Eucap Somalia, is not returning to
Read MoreUK economy stumbles as consumers, firms brace for downturn
A person pushes a shopping cart next to the clubcard price branding inside a branch of a Tesco Extra Supermarket in London, Britain, February 10, 2022. Picture taken February 10, 2022.
Read MoreTaliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State
Relatives and residents pray during a funeral ceremony for victims of a suicide attack at the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The mosque was
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Irish Coast Guard Director Chris Reynolds to Stay on in Somalia
Irish Coast Guard Director Chris Reynolds at his desk in Somalia By Afloat Director of the Irish Coast Guard Chris Reynolds, on assignment as Head of Mission Eucap Somalia, is not returning to
Read MoreUK economy stumbles as consumers, firms brace for downturn
A person pushes a shopping cart next to the clubcard price branding inside a branch of a Tesco Extra Supermarket in London, Britain, February 10, 2022. Picture taken February 10, 2022.
Read MoreTaliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State
Relatives and residents pray during a funeral ceremony for victims of a suicide attack at the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The mosque was
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Blog PostsUS troops start pullout from along Turkey’s border in Syria
In this image provided by Hawar News Agency, ANHA, a line of U.S. military vehicles travel down a main road in northeast Syria, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces in Syria said
Abu Dhabi crown prince, top Saudi defense official discuss military, defense matters
FILE PHOTO: Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan attends a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (not pictured) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, June
US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria
FILE – In this Wednesday, July 11, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, talks with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as they arrive together for a family photo at a
Iran says Chinese state oil firm withdraws from $5B deal
FILE – This March 16, 2019 file photo, shows natural gas refineries at the South Pars gas field on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, in Asaluyeh, Iran. China’s state oil company
Somalia’s files a complaint against Kenya over violation of airspace
Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) over violations of its airspace by neighboring
Despite opposition, plans move ahead for Somali mall in Minneapolis
By Miguel Otárola Some call Council Member Abdi Warsame’s efforts a political maneuver. Abdi Warsame came to the community center to talk about his vision for Africa Village, his
Egypt says talks over Ethiopia’s Nile dam deadlocked, calls for mediation
FILE PHOTO: Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam is seen as it undergoes construction work on the river Nile in Guba Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia September 26, 2019. Picture taken
Allies, donors map the road to Somalia’s coming election
New Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, right, is joined by incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, left, as he speaks to reporters after winning the election in Mogadishu, Somalia,
Even naturally sweet drinks may increase diabetes risk
A new study suggests that even 100% natural fruit juices may increase the risk of diabetes. By Maria Cohut, Ph.D. While researchers already knew that drinks with added sugar could increase a
ICJ to review Kenya’s request for case delay next week
The International Court of Justice will next week once again review Kenya’s request for a 12-month delay of public hearing in a maritime boundary case filed by Somalia. On Thursday, Kenya’s
US troops start pullout from along Turkey’s border in Syria
In this image provided by Hawar News Agency, ANHA, a line of U.S. military vehicles travel down a main road in northeast Syria, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces in Syria said
Abu Dhabi crown prince, top Saudi defense official discuss military, defense matters
FILE PHOTO: Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan attends a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (not pictured) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, June
US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria
FILE – In this Wednesday, July 11, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, talks with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as they arrive together for a family photo at a
Iran says Chinese state oil firm withdraws from $5B deal
FILE – This March 16, 2019 file photo, shows natural gas refineries at the South Pars gas field on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, in Asaluyeh, Iran. China’s state oil company
Somalia’s files a complaint against Kenya over violation of airspace
Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) over violations of its airspace by neighboring
Despite opposition, plans move ahead for Somali mall in Minneapolis
By Miguel Otárola Some call Council Member Abdi Warsame’s efforts a political maneuver. Abdi Warsame came to the community center to talk about his vision for Africa Village, his
Egypt says talks over Ethiopia’s Nile dam deadlocked, calls for mediation
FILE PHOTO: Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam is seen as it undergoes construction work on the river Nile in Guba Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia September 26, 2019. Picture taken
Allies, donors map the road to Somalia’s coming election
New Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, right, is joined by incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, left, as he speaks to reporters after winning the election in Mogadishu, Somalia,
Even naturally sweet drinks may increase diabetes risk
A new study suggests that even 100% natural fruit juices may increase the risk of diabetes. By Maria Cohut, Ph.D. While researchers already knew that drinks with added sugar could increase a
ICJ to review Kenya’s request for case delay next week
The International Court of Justice will next week once again review Kenya’s request for a 12-month delay of public hearing in a maritime boundary case filed by Somalia. On Thursday, Kenya’s