Latest NewsM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
Read MorePolice recover over 100 assorted vehicle number plates in Nairobi
By Kenyans Police have recovered over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates after raiding a residential house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South area believed to have been used for the
Read MoreChinese, 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
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M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
Read MorePolice recover over 100 assorted vehicle number plates in Nairobi
By Kenyans Police have recovered over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates after raiding a residential house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South area believed to have been used for the
Read MoreChinese, 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
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Featured ArticlesM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKThe latest in Belet-Hawo: Federal government and Jubaland forces breaks out fighting
Photo/Somali Times Belet-Hawo-Fighting broke out in the border town of Belet-Hawo in Gedo region Monday morning between Somali federal forces and Jubaland troops displacing people from their
Read More‘Largest celebration of Somali culture outside Somalia’ draws thousands to Minneapolis
Abubakar Ali leaves his shop at 24 Mall every year to sell everything with the Somali flag — baatis, jerseys, hats and more.Feven Gerezgiher | MPR News MPR By Feven Gerezgiher A three-block
Read MoreKenyan police forces arrested Garissa Governor over the shooting of ex-minister
Kenyan police have arrested the governor of Garissa county in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Witnesses said Flying Squad officers raided the house of Mr Ali Korane on Tuesday Morning.
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The latest in Belet-Hawo: Federal government and Jubaland forces breaks out fighting
Photo/Somali Times Belet-Hawo-Fighting broke out in the border town of Belet-Hawo in Gedo region Monday morning between Somali federal forces and Jubaland troops displacing people from their
Read More‘Largest celebration of Somali culture outside Somalia’ draws thousands to Minneapolis
Abubakar Ali leaves his shop at 24 Mall every year to sell everything with the Somali flag — baatis, jerseys, hats and more.Feven Gerezgiher | MPR News MPR By Feven Gerezgiher A three-block
Read MoreKenyan police forces arrested Garissa Governor over the shooting of ex-minister
Kenyan police have arrested the governor of Garissa county in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Witnesses said Flying Squad officers raided the house of Mr Ali Korane on Tuesday Morning.
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Blog PostsSomali blast kills two generals and seven guards
Mogadishu – Nine Somali soldiers including two generals were killed on Thursday by a blast just outside the capital Mogadishu, militants and an army official said. Islamist group al Shabaab
UK’s ‘golden visa’ to be suspended amid crime crackdown
A general view of the U.K. Border crossing in the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, June 4, 2014. (EPA Photo) The United Kingdom’s tier one visa, known as the
Rejecting suggestions of delay, PM May’s team says Brexit vote will go ahead
Parliament’s vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal will go ahead on Dec. 11, her office said on Thursday, rejecting suggestions from lawmakers that she should seek ways to avoid a
Military chiefs approve framework for exit of AU troops from Somalia
Mogadishu-Military chiefs from eight African countries that contribute troops to Somalia have approved a strategic document that will guide security operations and the exit of African Union
Bloody rivalry erupts between al-Shabab, IS group in Somalia
A bloody rivalry has emerged between extremist groups in Somalia as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab hunts upstart fighters allied to the Islamic State group, who have begun demanding protection
US senators pin Khashoggi murder on Saudi crown prince
WASHINGTON –A group of Republican and Democratic senators defied the White House on Wednesday and introduced a resolution that would hold Saudi Arabia’s crown prince accountable for the
Kenyatta receives credentials of new Somali ambassador to Kenya
Nairobi–The New Somali ambassador to Kenya has presented his credentials in Nairobi on Wednesday. Mohamud Ahmed Nur alias Tarzan presented his diplomatic credentials to Kenyan President
EU countries back investment screening plan with China in mind
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to a far-reaching system to coordinate scrutiny of foreign investments into Europe, notably from China. Under the plan, developed in the wake of a
Somali special forces US-backed raid on two Al-Shabaab checkpoints
Somali special forces backed by US forces raided two al-Shabaab checkpoints at which the extremists extort money from commercial vehicles, killing several fighters, Somali intelligence officials
World’s first baby born from uterus transplanted from dead donor
In a medical first, a mother who received a uterus transplant from a dead donor gave birth to a healthy baby, researchers reported Wednesday. The breakthrough operation, performed in September
Somali blast kills two generals and seven guards
Mogadishu – Nine Somali soldiers including two generals were killed on Thursday by a blast just outside the capital Mogadishu, militants and an army official said. Islamist group al Shabaab
UK’s ‘golden visa’ to be suspended amid crime crackdown
A general view of the U.K. Border crossing in the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, June 4, 2014. (EPA Photo) The United Kingdom’s tier one visa, known as the
Rejecting suggestions of delay, PM May’s team says Brexit vote will go ahead
Parliament’s vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal will go ahead on Dec. 11, her office said on Thursday, rejecting suggestions from lawmakers that she should seek ways to avoid a
Military chiefs approve framework for exit of AU troops from Somalia
Mogadishu-Military chiefs from eight African countries that contribute troops to Somalia have approved a strategic document that will guide security operations and the exit of African Union
Bloody rivalry erupts between al-Shabab, IS group in Somalia
A bloody rivalry has emerged between extremist groups in Somalia as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab hunts upstart fighters allied to the Islamic State group, who have begun demanding protection
US senators pin Khashoggi murder on Saudi crown prince
WASHINGTON –A group of Republican and Democratic senators defied the White House on Wednesday and introduced a resolution that would hold Saudi Arabia’s crown prince accountable for the
Kenyatta receives credentials of new Somali ambassador to Kenya
Nairobi–The New Somali ambassador to Kenya has presented his credentials in Nairobi on Wednesday. Mohamud Ahmed Nur alias Tarzan presented his diplomatic credentials to Kenyan President
EU countries back investment screening plan with China in mind
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to a far-reaching system to coordinate scrutiny of foreign investments into Europe, notably from China. Under the plan, developed in the wake of a
Somali special forces US-backed raid on two Al-Shabaab checkpoints
Somali special forces backed by US forces raided two al-Shabaab checkpoints at which the extremists extort money from commercial vehicles, killing several fighters, Somali intelligence officials
World’s first baby born from uterus transplanted from dead donor
In a medical first, a mother who received a uterus transplant from a dead donor gave birth to a healthy baby, researchers reported Wednesday. The breakthrough operation, performed in September


