Egypt: Somalia and Egypt Agree to Cooperate On Farming and Livestock Development Storyline:Business, National News Federal Republic of Somalia and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed agreement to cooperate in farming. Egyptian Agriculture Minister Abdulmoneim Al Banna has confirmed the cooperation during a meeting… 1 min read
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Politics UN: Israel settlements big hurdle to two-state solution Antonio Guterres condemns ‘illegal’ Israeli settlement construction, calling it an ‘obstacle’ that needs to be removed. Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, has lashed out at Israel’s illegal settlement activity,…
1 min read Storyline:11th Parliament, National News HirShabelle state assembly appoints presidential poll team HirShabelle state assembly has appointed nine members to facilitate the election of a new state president following the ouster of the immediate president Ali Abdullahi Osoble in a confidence vote…
4 mins read Storyline:National News, World EU and African leaders urge screening in Africa to stem migrant crossings African and European leaders on Monday backed proposals to screen asylum seekers in Africa as a way to prevent thousands from taking perilous journeys across the Mediterranean. Hosting the talks…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Chamber of Commerce dismisses suspension order by trade ministry Somali Chamber of Commerce has termed the order by the ministry of trade to suspend it as illegal noting it had not received the directive. Speaking to the media in…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Kenya enacts world’s strictest ban on plastic bags Kenya’s high court approved a law Monday that is considered the toughest ban on plastic bags in the world, with penalties up to four years in prison and $40,000 in…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security North Korea fires missile over Japan North Korea tested the patience of its regional neighbors early Tuesday morning by firing a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time. The projectile flew around 2,700 kilometers (1,678…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, Science & Tech Kenya imposes world’s toughest law against plastic bags Kenyans producing, selling or even using plastic bags will risk imprisonment of up to four years or fines of $40,000 from Monday, as the world’s toughest law aimed at reducing…
3 mins read Storyline:National News Young female journalist uses the power of media to advocate for peace in Somalia Leyla Osman Mohamud talks passionately about the role of media in achieving peace in Somalia, but her actions talk even louder than her words. “I always wanted to be part…
1 min read Storyline:National News Hearing of presidential petition in Kenya kicks off The Presidential petition challenging the election of Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta by opposition leader Raila Odinga formally kicked off Monday as lawyers from both sides seek to defend their clients’ positions.…