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Controversy Surrounds Appointment of Somalia's U.S. Ambassador MOGADISHU, Somalia – The mid-2024 designation of Dahir Hassan Arab as Somalia's envoy to America has stirred the pot, with whispers of favoritism and questionable conduct in the mix. Arab, who previously led SIMAD University, landed this gig courtesy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, despite lacking credentials in diplomacy or foreign management. He's got a Master’s in Education Management from the Islamic University in Uganda. Alongside him, Mohamed Muse,…

Emerging from its origins in the 1960s, Islamic finance has grabbed attention worldwide with its steadfast ethical guidelines. This unconventional financial system has resonated widely, even in the United States, bolstered by supportive conditions and political endorsement. Known for its financial wizardry and economic might, America has witnessed Islamic finance gain traction, drawing interest from both Muslim and non-Muslim circles alike. "Sukuk," often dubbed as Islamic bonds, stand out for their potential utility by…

At least three rockets landed near the Afghan presidential palace on Tuesday as the country's leader Ashraf Ghani held outdoor prayers with top officials to mark the beginning of the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday. Although there was no immediate claim of responsibility, it was the first rocket attack on Kabul since the Taliban…

Chinese authorities on Tuesday denied having carried out a massive hack of Microsoft's main servers, describing US allies' accusations as "baseless" and "irresponsible". The United States and several allies have publicly accused China of hacking Microsoft Exchange - an email platform used by companies around the world.In China's…

Thousands of interpreters who helped US and NATO forces in Afghanistan will be evacuated beginning in late July, Washington said on Wednesday as Taliban insurgents captured a strategic crossing at Pakistan's border with government forces. In what the White House called Operation Allies Refuge, interpreters and their families…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The US Africa Command has released the fifth civilian accident report on the Al-Shabaab war, which was presented for the first time in 2020, following complaints that the army sometimes targeted civilians in the raids on Al-Shabaab militants. The US military has been directly involved in the fight against the Somali-based militants who have wreaked havoc on innocent civilians, members of security forces and even senior government officials in the country. The latest report for the period ending…

The United States is leading partners in celebrating Somalia's political pact before the election WASHINGTON, USA - The United States has described the latest election pact in Somalia as "on time" just hours after the political leadership signed the agreement, which would ensure that the country holds elections within the next two months, in addition to conducting a number of local issues. Prime…

Eritrean troops blow up Tigray despite withdrawal WASHINGTON, USA - Eritrean troops have been linked to ongoing rape, torture and massacres in the Tigray region, reports suggest, despite persistent calls to withdraw them from the area, a step that could lead to further international sanctions, according to security experts. The most affected people are women who are being raped and tortured, the…

Ethiopia denies the use of chemical weapons in the Tigray War ADDIS ABEBA - The Ethiopian federal government has denied reports that Ethiopia's national defense force used chemical weapons in the Tigray region, where the National Army has led operations against the Tigray People's Liberation Front . A report published by the Telegraph through Will Brown, the correspondent in East Africa,…

US announces visa restrictions for Ethiopian and Eritrean officials over Tigray conflict WASHINGTON - An unspecified number of officials from Eritrea and Ethiopia will not be able to obtain visas for the United States over what Washington links to atrocities committed in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, in a war that has left thousands dead, according to unverified reports. Since November 2020,…