Israeli company signs cooperation agreement with DP World

The Israeli Dovertower company has signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai Ports World on shipping, according to Israeli media on Wednesday. The cooperation agreement was signed by Dovertower leader Shlomi Fogel during his visit to Dubai, the Hebrew newspaper Globes said. "Our work to build trade routes between the UAE, Israel and beyond will help our customers make business in the region easier and more efficient," said DP World President Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. The agreement also includes participation in a…

Somalia arrests 12 for gang rape and murder of students

MOGADISHU, Somalia - At least 12 people have been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a 19-year-old girl in Somalia, police said in a statement following growing international pressure on increasing cases of rape and torture against women and girls in the Horn of Africa nation. Hamadi Mohamed Farah was raped by a group of unknown men on Friday in Mogadishu before being thrown from the 6th floor of a building, according to police reports. The circumstances behind the incident are still mysterious, and…

IED blast kills civilians in southern Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia - An improvised explosive device left at least seven civilians dead on Monday, Somali authorities said in the latest wave of violence against innocent people in the Horn of Africa, who have never had a stable government in the last three decades. Somalia police said an IED exploded in the Bakool region, killing the seven innocent civilians in one of the latest deadly attacks on those to be protected from violence. The blast took place in the afternoon, according to officials. Hudur officers said…

Somalia: Farmajo under pressure over delayed appointment of PM

MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is once again under pressure over an unprecedented delay in the appointment of a material prime minister following the firing of Hassan Ali Khaire, who was unusually ousted from office by MPs in July under unclear circumstances. Khaire, who rose to the position in 2017, remains the first person to serve in the office for more than three years, given that most of his predecessors dropped out of the regime months after taking on the responsibility. The former…

Anti-AlShabaab militia leader killed in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A local militia leader who has been monitoring attacks on al-Qaeda's affiliated group; Al-Shabaab was attacked and killed by militants in the latest setback in the fight against violent extremism in Somalia, a country that has struggled with instability for decades. Hussein Fidow, a leader of anti-Alshabaab militias known as Ma'awisley, was attacked and killed on Sunday night on the outskirts of Beledweyne in central Somalia, which has been the base for Djibouti's forces under AMISOM. Officials…

This week’s Premier League team: Match day 1

The 2021/22 season got off to a sensational start this weekend with 34 goals hammering home up and down the country.Newcastle and West Ham offered a treat in the North East, a Tottenham in turmoil stunned Manchester City, Arsenal were beaten by Brentford and Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all showed their title details with windy performances.There were so many performances worth a place in this week's 90-minute battle, but we all know that only 11 players can make the cut - here are the ones who sealed their place…

England Right-back option – Ranked

It has become clear in recent weeks that England, a national team that once seems to lack real depth, has many exciting choices at right back - both now and in the long term.Here's a look at nine options Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has at his disposal ...Jayden Bogle has moved from Derby to Sheffield United | James Williamson - AMA / Getty ImagesAfter making his name in the Derby County championship, Jayden Bogle finally made his move to the Premier League during the summer transfer window of 2020, where Sheffield…

Somalia’s Int’l partners welcome Mogadishu talks

MOGADISHU, Somalia - International partners have praised efforts by Somalia's leaders in an attempt to ease tensions before the election following the decision to convene again in Mogadishu, the country's capital, after weeks of games over various issues among them, the model for elections. President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo convened a meeting in the capital that brought together a number of stakeholders, and so far the team is still held together in constructive meetings as they try to resolve the deadlock that…

Things to know about the Zambian striker

From the outside it looked in, it seemed quite impossible for Red Bull Salzburg to replace Erling Haaland - but they have. And they have replaced one of the best young strikers in the world with another top scorer in the form of Patson Daka. The Zambia international has so far scored a ridiculous 30 goals in 32 matches this season in all competitions in 2020/21 and as such has aroused interest from, among others, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham and more.Here's everything you need to know about the future.…

On Puntland certificates, here’s why Somalia’s education minister is wrong

EDITORIAL | Somalia's acting education minister, Abdullahi Godah Barre, has for the fifth time insisted that Puntland students who took part in a separate exam this year do not get their certificates recognized. Barre's argument is that Puntland, as part of Somalia, should have passed the same exam as other federal states; Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Jubaland, Southwest and the Benadir region. There is a clear desire for Somalia to have a standardized, comprehensive set of examination systems to be followed by all those…

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More