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
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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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 WEEKPresident Farmajo and Minister Fowsio receive the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Photo/Somali Times Somali Minister of Health of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr. Fowsio Abikar Nur became the first person to receive the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine delivered to Somalia
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank chief seeks bold Japanese investment in Africa
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has called on Japanese companies to be bolder about making investments in Africa. “Now Japanese companies should be bolder,” Adesina said in an
Read MoreRussia’s economy on rise despite sanctions
By Anadolu Agency In the face of persistent sanctions, Russia’s economic landscape at the year’s end presents a compelling narrative of resilience and growth. Despite the challenges
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President Farmajo and Minister Fowsio receive the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Photo/Somali Times Somali Minister of Health of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr. Fowsio Abikar Nur became the first person to receive the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine delivered to Somalia
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank chief seeks bold Japanese investment in Africa
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has called on Japanese companies to be bolder about making investments in Africa. “Now Japanese companies should be bolder,” Adesina said in an
Read MoreRussia’s economy on rise despite sanctions
By Anadolu Agency In the face of persistent sanctions, Russia’s economic landscape at the year’s end presents a compelling narrative of resilience and growth. Despite the challenges
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Blog PostsSomalia’s Top 5 National Security Threats
File Photo/Somali Times By Professor Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad Dysfunctional Federalism What kind of federalism does Somalia have where state leaders act like independent rulers? Imagine the
China’s Chery plans investment drive to build Omoda, Jaecoo brands in Europe
Jaecoo 7 manufactured by Chinese automaker Chery is displayed during an event to launch Omoda and Jaecoo cars on the Italian market in Milan, Italy, July 4, 2024. Photographer Daniele
Africa’s longest-serving presidents alive in 2024
Djibouti dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Credit Photo/AP By The African Exponent Many African nations have seen long-serving leaders who have maintained their grip on power for decades, often
Protest against India’s Adani causes chaos at Kenya’s main airport
Kenya Airways workers walk past passengers waiting for their flights during a strike by Kenya airports union workers to protest against a proposed deal for India’s Adani Group ADEL.NS, to
Arab ministerial meeting opens in Egypt to discuss Israeli war on Gaza
By Anadolu Agency An Arab ministerial meeting convened in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Tuesday to discuss Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip. Addressing the meeting, Arab League
Turkey Wants Ballistic Missile Test Range, Spaceport in Somalia
Bloomberg By Selcan Hacaoglu Turkey has held talks with Somalia about setting up a site to test-fire missiles and space rockets from the Horn of Africa country, according to people familiar with
Ethiopian troops have taken over Somalia airports in the Gedo region
Ethiopian forces have reportedly taken over all the airports in the Gedo region of Somalia, including important airports such as Luuq, Dolow, and Bardhere. This action was taken after reports
Puntland says Somalia president Hassan Sheikh has denied scholarships to their students
File Photo/Somali Times Puntland has said that the Federal Government of Somalia has denied Puntland students international scholarships on behalf of Somalia. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan
Egyptian archaeologist calls on Berlin to return Nefertiti bust
The bust of Queen Nefertiti, Berlin, March 1, 2021. Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo By Reuters Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a
Thousands rally across France against Macron’s appointment of right-wing prime minister
By Anadolu Agency Thousands of people took to streets across France over the weekend to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint right-wing politician Michel Barnier as prime
Somalia’s Top 5 National Security Threats
File Photo/Somali Times By Professor Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad Dysfunctional Federalism What kind of federalism does Somalia have where state leaders act like independent rulers? Imagine the
China’s Chery plans investment drive to build Omoda, Jaecoo brands in Europe
Jaecoo 7 manufactured by Chinese automaker Chery is displayed during an event to launch Omoda and Jaecoo cars on the Italian market in Milan, Italy, July 4, 2024. Photographer Daniele
Africa’s longest-serving presidents alive in 2024
Djibouti dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Credit Photo/AP By The African Exponent Many African nations have seen long-serving leaders who have maintained their grip on power for decades, often
Protest against India’s Adani causes chaos at Kenya’s main airport
Kenya Airways workers walk past passengers waiting for their flights during a strike by Kenya airports union workers to protest against a proposed deal for India’s Adani Group ADEL.NS, to
Arab ministerial meeting opens in Egypt to discuss Israeli war on Gaza
By Anadolu Agency An Arab ministerial meeting convened in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Tuesday to discuss Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip. Addressing the meeting, Arab League
Turkey Wants Ballistic Missile Test Range, Spaceport in Somalia
Bloomberg By Selcan Hacaoglu Turkey has held talks with Somalia about setting up a site to test-fire missiles and space rockets from the Horn of Africa country, according to people familiar with
Ethiopian troops have taken over Somalia airports in the Gedo region
Ethiopian forces have reportedly taken over all the airports in the Gedo region of Somalia, including important airports such as Luuq, Dolow, and Bardhere. This action was taken after reports
Puntland says Somalia president Hassan Sheikh has denied scholarships to their students
File Photo/Somali Times Puntland has said that the Federal Government of Somalia has denied Puntland students international scholarships on behalf of Somalia. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan
Egyptian archaeologist calls on Berlin to return Nefertiti bust
The bust of Queen Nefertiti, Berlin, March 1, 2021. Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo By Reuters Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a
Thousands rally across France against Macron’s appointment of right-wing prime minister
By Anadolu Agency Thousands of people took to streets across France over the weekend to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint right-wing politician Michel Barnier as prime