Somalia imposes Kenyan khat import ban
Somalia's ban on Kenyan flights carrying the herbal stimulant khat has come into force, with no explanation as to why or how long it will be in place.
But the semi-autonomous region Puntland region is among some federal states defying the ban.
Khat is popular in...
Somali scholar proves it’s never too late to learn in Malaysia
By: Vivian Tan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - For most of her life, Nawa watched as other children went to school. As a refugee and a girl at that, she was told there was no place for her in the classroom.
That looked set to continue when...
Four start-ups to watch in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa
By Samir Dualeh
Somaliland is a self-declared state of four million people, bordered by Ethiopia and Djibouti. The capital is Hargeisa, which is home to just over a quarter of the population, according to Somaliland government figures.
The World Bank sets Somaliland’s per capita GDP at...
DP World to Manage Somaliland Port of Berbera
DUBAI—Dubai-based ports operator DP World on Monday said it has won a concession to manage and develop a port at Berbera in Somaliland, adding to a global portfolio of more than 75 terminals.
The Somaliland concession lasts for 30 years, with a 10-year automatic extension,...
Somaliland and Dp World Reached Final Agreement for Berbera Port Development
Dubai's DP World has won a 30 year concession to manage and develop a port in the breakaway Republic of Somaliland that will require an investment of $442 million, the ports operator said in a stocks exchange statement on Monday.
The Red Sea Port of...
At least 1 dead, 4 missing after building collapse in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A multilevel underground parking garage collapsed at a Tel Aviv construction site on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring some 17 others, according to police and rescue workers.
The midday collapse sent a large plume of dust floating...
Interview: H.E. Prof. Iqbal D. Jhazbhay on recognizing Somaliland
Somaliland has been pushing for recognition for 25 years now. A journey that has been long and complex. South African Ambassador to Eritrea, H.E. Prof. Iqbal D. Jhazbhay discusses steps made and explores the role of African states in recognizing Somaliland.
The University of Nairobi Secures Japanese Space Satellite Project
The University of Nairobi was selected to be the first beneficiary from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, UNOOSA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, KiboCUBE Program.
The announcement was made in the just ended Tokyo International Conference on African Development, TICAD VI.
KiboCUBE...
May Expresses Doubts About Brexit Campaign’s Key Promises
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May expressed doubts about key promises made by those members of her Cabinet who campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union, including a points-based immigration system and leaving the single market.
Speaking to journalists as she traveled to China for...
G20summit:PM Narendra Modi Meets Deputy Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia
HANGZHOU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman in Hangzhou and held discussions on enhancing bilateral ties between the two countries.
According to the Prime Minister's website, both the leaders held discussions regarding enhancing bilateral ties during...