Latest NewsChinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
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By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
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Read MoreSwitzerland indicts UBS, Credit Suisse over Mozambique-linked money laundering case
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Chinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
Read MoreUS considering expanding travel ban to over 30 countries: Homeland Security secretary
By Anadolu Agency The US is considering expanding the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. “I
Read MoreSomalis condemn Trump’s insults, though some say he spoke the ‘truth’
By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
Read MoreAdani Whistleblower Amenya Alleges 25-Year Deal Allowing U.S. Access to Kenya’s Health Records
A photo collage of President William Ruto (left) and US President Donald Trump PCS NBC By Kenyans Nelson Amenya, the whistleblower who exposed the controversial Adani deal, is back again with
Read MoreSwitzerland indicts UBS, Credit Suisse over Mozambique-linked money laundering case
By Anadolu Agency Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has indicted a former Credit Suisse (CS) compliance officer on charges of money laundering and formally accused both
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Featured ArticlesChinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
Chinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKNew Somalia law seeks to rescue fisheries from looters
Somali vendors offload a catch from fishing boats. Somalia says its lucrative fishing resources will be completely shielded from looters once a new law comes into force. File AFP Somalia says its
Read MoreSaudis says 12 wounded in drone attack on airport near Yemen
A Saudi security officer walks past Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport, June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Faisal al Nasser By Associated Press The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said Thursday that 12
Read MoreHargeisa leader Muse Bihi is not ready to diminish Somali blood
Hargeisa leader Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi, reacted to recent comments by the Garowe Defense Forces, which swore in the war in Sool. “We have no plans to send troops to Somalia,” he said.
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New Somalia law seeks to rescue fisheries from looters
Somali vendors offload a catch from fishing boats. Somalia says its lucrative fishing resources will be completely shielded from looters once a new law comes into force. File AFP Somalia says its
Read MoreSaudis says 12 wounded in drone attack on airport near Yemen
A Saudi security officer walks past Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport, June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Faisal al Nasser By Associated Press The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said Thursday that 12
Read MoreHargeisa leader Muse Bihi is not ready to diminish Somali blood
Hargeisa leader Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi, reacted to recent comments by the Garowe Defense Forces, which swore in the war in Sool. “We have no plans to send troops to Somalia,” he said.
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Blog PostsTanzania and Barrick Gold reach final operating agreement
The Barrick Gold Corporation has negotiated a deal to end the dispute between its subsidiary Acacia Mining and the Tanzanian government. Under terms of the deal, Barrick will pay Tanzania $300
House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict
Photo (AP) House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump issued to fund his long-sought wall along the U.S-Mexico
Withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from Somalia begins
An official in Burundi says the withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from the African Union regional force in Somalia has begun. The military official in Burundi, who insisted on anonymity
Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute: We will not cede an inch to anyone – CS Juma
The government has maintained that it will not cede even an inch of its soil to anyone or any state. Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma on Thursday evening said the government is waiting for a
Managing Ethiopia’s Unsettled Transition
Ethiopia’s charismatic new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has generated great excitement with initiatives breaking with the past. But he faces challenges as formidable as his promises are bold: he
UAE signs $5.5 billion in military contracts as Yemen war heightens scrutiny
Photo Reuters The United Arab Emirates awarded 20 billion dirhams worth ($5.5 billion) of military procurement contracts during a defense show this week, at a time when arms sales to the country
Turkey to begin oil and gas drilling off Cyprus ‘in coming days,’ FM Çavuşoğlu says
Turkey will begin drilling for oil and gas near the island of Cyprus in coming days, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoğlu said Thursday. Turkey and the internationally recognised Greek Cypriot
Is Ethiopia mediating a deal between Somalia and Somaliland?
The government of Somalia on Wednesday applauded Somaliland’s president Musa Bihi for his cooperation, after years of tension over sovereignty questions. ‘‘The FGS considers this move a
Museveni gets key party nod to seek re-election in 2021
Uganda’s ruling party’s top most organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC), has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its presidential candidate for the 2021 polls. The decision, which
Ethiopian PM holds talks with President of Somaliland Administration
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received at his office today the leader of the Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi and his delegation. The two parties discussed and agreed on a number of key points
Tanzania and Barrick Gold reach final operating agreement
The Barrick Gold Corporation has negotiated a deal to end the dispute between its subsidiary Acacia Mining and the Tanzanian government. Under terms of the deal, Barrick will pay Tanzania $300
House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict
Photo (AP) House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump issued to fund his long-sought wall along the U.S-Mexico
Withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from Somalia begins
An official in Burundi says the withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from the African Union regional force in Somalia has begun. The military official in Burundi, who insisted on anonymity
Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute: We will not cede an inch to anyone – CS Juma
The government has maintained that it will not cede even an inch of its soil to anyone or any state. Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma on Thursday evening said the government is waiting for a
Managing Ethiopia’s Unsettled Transition
Ethiopia’s charismatic new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has generated great excitement with initiatives breaking with the past. But he faces challenges as formidable as his promises are bold: he
UAE signs $5.5 billion in military contracts as Yemen war heightens scrutiny
Photo Reuters The United Arab Emirates awarded 20 billion dirhams worth ($5.5 billion) of military procurement contracts during a defense show this week, at a time when arms sales to the country
Turkey to begin oil and gas drilling off Cyprus ‘in coming days,’ FM Çavuşoğlu says
Turkey will begin drilling for oil and gas near the island of Cyprus in coming days, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoğlu said Thursday. Turkey and the internationally recognised Greek Cypriot
Is Ethiopia mediating a deal between Somalia and Somaliland?
The government of Somalia on Wednesday applauded Somaliland’s president Musa Bihi for his cooperation, after years of tension over sovereignty questions. ‘‘The FGS considers this move a
Museveni gets key party nod to seek re-election in 2021
Uganda’s ruling party’s top most organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC), has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its presidential candidate for the 2021 polls. The decision, which
Ethiopian PM holds talks with President of Somaliland Administration
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received at his office today the leader of the Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi and his delegation. The two parties discussed and agreed on a number of key points