South Sudan’s president replaces his rival Machar as deputy Storyline:National News, World By Reuters South Sudan President Salva Kiir replaced his vice president and rival Riek Machar on Monday, a move that could potentially undermine last year’s peace deal and reignite war… 2 mins read
4 mins read Storyline:National News, Security UN and AMISOM deny any staff casualty in Mogadishu bomb explosions The African Union Mission in Somalia, Amisom and the UN office here have both confirmed none of their staff and soldiers were killed in the Tuesday explosion near the entrance…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security At least nine UN guards and three Amisom soldiers killed in twin explosion in Mogadishu At least 12 people have been killed, 9 of them UN guards and three soldiers serving under the African union force in Somalia, Amisom in twin explosion that rocked the…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Obama’s brother says to vote for Trump in U.S. election By Reuters President Barack Obama’s half-brother, Malik Obama, says he will vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the U.S. election in November because he likes the candidate and he…
2 mins read Storyline:Science & Tech First baby with Zika-related birth defect born in New York City New York City has reported its first case of a baby born with the birth defect microcephaly related to exposure to the Zika virus, health officials said on Friday. New…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, Science & Tech Verizon to announce $5 billion deal to buy Yahoo on Monday: source By Reuters Verizon Communications Inc <VZ.N> will announce an agreement on Monday to buy Yahoo Inc <YHOO.O> for about $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. The…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Sports It’s Puntland derby date on Tuesday’s final By Kariim Abdul Puntland enjoyed a convincing 1-0 victory over Middle Shabelle/Hiiraan combined courtesy of a solitary second half goal converted at close range. Middle Shabelle/Hiiraan put on a spirited fight for much the game…
1 min read Storyline:National News Somali intelligence agency seize explosives laden car in Mogadishu Somali intelligence agency Sunday seized a car laden with explosives in Bondhere district in Mogadishu following a tip off from members of the public. Somali News Agency quoted an official…
1 min read Storyline:National News, World Syrian government says ready for further peace talks – state media By Reuters Syria’s government said on Sunday it was ready for further peace talks with the opposition and that it was intent on a political solution to the five-year conflict.…
1 min read Storyline:National News Books galore as 9th Hargeisa International Book Fair opens The 9th Hargeisa International Book Fair opened yesterday drawing literary greats locally and foreign in Somaliland capital Hargeisa. Under the theme, Leadership and Creativity, the Book Fair will feature various…