After Kenya vote drama, secessionist talk enters mainstream Storyline:National News, World During Kenya’s election upheaval, a few protesters displayed images of the flag of the “People’s Republic of Kenya,” a notional breakaway state. Some posted online images of Kenya divided into… 4 mins read
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Amisom urges patience and cooperation as Shabaab offensive starts If you see bombs blasting here in Mogadishu, don’t worry because we are dealing with an invisible enemy Amisom chief Francisco Madeira has called for patience and support across the…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Amisom appeals for urgent support to Somali forces ahead of draw-down Amisom has called for increased reinforcement of Somali security forces to enable them effectively position themselves for takeover ahead of phased exit by the African Union troops who have been…
5 mins read Storyline:Business SPONSORED: KIMS reaches the final stage of prestigious Ethical Financial Innovation Award Kaah International Microfinance Services is among the three finalists to be selected by EFICA Judges. Dubai, UAE: Kaah International Microfinance Services (KIMS) has made it to the final stage of the…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Traders in HirShabelle state agree to use local currency after earlier boycott Traders in HirShabelle state reached a deal Monday with the state finance ministry to allow use and circulation of the Somali shilling following weeks of boycott over fears of counterfeit…
2 mins read Storyline:Science & Tech Facebook to make mobile payments service available outside US London – Facebook is enabling people outside the US to send money to each other via its Messenger texting app for the first time. The social network said on Monday…
2 mins read Storyline:National News UN urges Saudi coalition to end ‘catastrophic’ Yemen aid blockade Geneva – The UN urged the Saudi-led coalition to end a blockade of Yemen which has halted the flow of humanitarian supplies into the country, further threatening some seven million…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Twitter rolls out 280-character limit to all user accounts Twitter is extending the character limit on tweets for all users to 280 characters, twice the current length of messages. The social media company started trialled the new length for…
5 mins read Storyline:National News, Science & Tech Public-Private partnership key to sustainable energy in Somalia- Forum A dedicated public-private partnership backed by effective policies and regulatory framework is key to achieving sustainable energy goals in Somalia, stakeholders attending an energy forum in Mogadishu Monday said. The…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Politics Mugabe’s wife says ready to take over in Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s wife on Sunday said she is ready to succeed her husband as tensions rise in Zimbabwe’s ruling party over who will take over from the country’s…
