China is ready to work with Somalia to push forward bilateral relations to new highs, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said. (more…)
MELBOURNE TEEN (SADIA) CONSIDERS LEGAL ACTION AFTER BEING REFUSED AN AIRBNB STAY BECAUSE SHE IS BLACK
Sadia Mohamed was told she wasn’t able to book an Airbnb by a host because she is black. She is now considering legal action and says she doesn’t know if she’ll ever return to the app. (more…)
A NEW BEGINNING Somalia: The new oil and gas frontier
Somalia’s opportunity as one of the world’s last true oil and gas exploration frontiers may soon be rekindled – creating an industry to deliver long-term economic growth and prosperity to the Somali people. (more…)
Negotiations Between Somaliland & United Nations A Positive Step
This is a look at the latest developments in Taiwan’s diplomatic ally in north east Africa – Somaliland. (more…)
Somali PM vows to intensify fight against corruption, boost economy
Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said his government will step up its efforts to combat corruption and misuse of state resources. (more…)
Can Somalia get beyond clan and identity politics?
The clan factor had indeed been in Somalia before a colonial invasion took place in the late 18th century. Elders exerted massive influence over the region's leadership. (more…)
South West State Overstepped Against The Traditional Norms For Their Cheap Political Selfishness
Thanks for the commendable job towards Somalia's peacekeeping, determination and persistency in the restoration of peace and stability in our country. (more…)
Five things to know about Tanzania
Tanzania, which holds general elections on Wednesday, is a country rich in wildlife and mineral resources, whose fast-growing economy recently saw it upgraded to lower-middle income status by the World Bank. (more…)
East Africa: Ethiopia Accuses Trump of Inciting ‘War’ Over Nile Dam
US President Donald Trump predicted that Egypt would "blow up" a mega-dam that Ethiopia is building on the Nile. Neighboring countries have criticized plans for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. (more…)
France recalls ambassador from Turkey after Erdogan urges Macron to seek ‘mental help’ over his attitude towards Muslims
Paris has recalled its envoy from Turkey following scathing remarks by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who questioned his French counterpart’s mental health, accusing Emmanuel Macron of “mistreating” millions of Muslims. (more…)