A Somali civil aviation official says at least 15 Qatar Airways flights have used Somalia's airspace since Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations moved to sever links with the Gulf nation. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on the dispute between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors (all times...
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Ranking Of True Islamic Countries
Pls read to the end and share.What a Great research, slap on the faces of Islamic countries head of stateHow Islamic are the Islamic CountriesA study conducted by Prof. Hussain Askari of George Washington University entitled *“How Islamic are the Islamic Countries"* showed that most of the countries that apply...
This Is How Artists From The Somali Diaspora Are Using Photography To Challenge Perceptions
Last year, British-Somali poet Warsan Shire's work made it on to Beyoncé's Lemonade album, sparking a huge interest in poetry and the spoken word. But more and more young, creative Somalis are also moving toward more visual forms such as photography. (more…)
Exclusive: Somali police get first drones to combat Islamist bombings
A former U.S. intelligence specialist has donated surveillance drones to police in Somalia, aiming to help combat a jump in deadly bombings by al Qaeda-linked Islamist insurgents.The gift comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is increasing military engagement in the region. A member of the U.S. Navy SEAL special forces...
The moment a Somali-born immigrant woman dressed in a burqa is arrested
The moment a Somali-born immigrant woman dressed in a burqa is arrested on Adelaide street and charged with being a member of Islamic State * The 22-year-old woman appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday* She first came to the attention of authorities last year while trying to fly abroad*...
Man jailed for pregnant Somali woman attack at Bletchley Co-op
David Gallacher, 37, of no fixed address, attacked Samsam Haji-Ali, 34, and her husband outside a Co-op in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, in August.He admitted actual bodily harm, assault by beating and two counts of racially or religiously aggravated assault.The judge called him a "thug and a racist to boot." (more…)
Berbera Military Base The Promise and the Peril
Military activities are believed to be the most hazardous producing activities, in the world. This paper aims to review the potential adverse impact on public health and environmental risks associated with military bases in general, focusing on the proposed military base in Berbera, Somaliland. The paper will discuss some of...
Somali Pirates Are Back
Pirates from Somalia are taking advantage of a diminishing international security presence in the region. There has been a “sudden uptick” in piracy off the coast of Somalia in recent weeks, the head of the United States Africa Command, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, confirmed during a press conference in Djibouti on...
Standardized Somali police recruit curriculum is endorsed by police chiefs
Mogadishu, 11 May 2017 - Somali police chiefs from federal and federal member state governments have approved a new police recruit curriculum.The standardised curriculum will be used in training courses throughout the country to improve levels of professionalism in law enforcement agencies.The police chiefs signed an agreement that formally endorsed...
Kenyan leader travels to Britain for conference on Somalia
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday travelled to Britain to attend the 3rd London Conference on Somalia to secure high-level international support for the Horn of Africa nation.A statement issued after his departure said the conference will focus on accelerating the progress of security reforms in Somalia, build on the...