By Mark Hay The Jaylaani barbershop in the center of Hargeisa, Somaliland, does good business. It’s nothing special as far as barbershops go—actually it’s a little raggedy. The counters are littered with tufts of hair and discarded khat leaves, broken and mismatched trimmers and razors, and creams and ointments with crusty containers and labels in...
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s economy is likely to grow seven percent a year over the next three to five years, below its average of the last decade, and to push that rate higher, the government needs to change policy to encourage private investment, the World Bank said. While seven percent GDP growth would be the envy...
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia today stressed that collective and coordinated efforts from the Government as well as regional and international organizations are needed to achieve progress in the east African country. “Progress is being made in Somalia, but the goals are reversible if we do not maintain and increase our collective efforts,”...
MOGADISHU– Al-Shabaab insurgents battled Somali government troop and Kenyan forces in separate battles in southern Somalia, officials said. In a clash early Monday, al-Shabaab militants attacked a government base at Qura’s Jome in the Bakool region of southwestern Somalia, the Shabelle Media Network reported. Al-Shabaab gained control of the town near the Ethiopian border after several...
Samatar was the first Somali-American to be elected to public office in Minnesota, a member of the Minneapolis School Board, and founder of the African Development Center, a nonprofit group that helps new immigrants start businesses Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar made the following statement on the passing of Hussein Samatar, the...
Muqdisho, August 26, 2013 (WDN)- Warka Radio Wardheer, kulanti wacan dhageystayaal,Qodobbada warka aad ku maqli doontaan waxaa ka mid ah,Wasaaradda arrimaha gudaha Soomaaliya oo ka codsatay Shacabka Muqdisho iyo Warbaahinta wada-shaqeyn,Wada-hadalladii dowlada Soomaaliya iyo Maamulka Sh Axmed ee Adiss Abab oo wali la’isku mari la’yahay,Quburo ka socda Qaramada Midoobay oo lagu rasaaseeyay Suuriya,iyo qodobo kale oo...
BEIJING– Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang met with Somali Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fowsia Yusuf Haji Adan here on Monday. During the meeting, Wang hailed the traditional friendship between the two countries and reaffirmed China’s support for Somalia’s peace process. China stands ready to increase high-level interactions, resume and expand practical cooperation in...
by Ido Liven A plan to link the Red Sea with the shrinking Dead Sea could save it from total evaporation and bring desalinated water to thirsty neighbours Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians. But environmentalists warn that the “Red-Dead” project could have dire consequences, altering the unique chemistry of the landmark inland lake at the lowest point...
KYODO MANAMA – Japan will consider deploying Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C patrol aircraft again to the multinational anti-piracy operations off Somalia, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, according to Japanese officials. In a Sunday meeting with Vice Adm. John Miller, commander of the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet, in Bahrain, Abe said it is very important to contribute...
A Somali teenager was remanded in custody yesterday after seriously injuring a compatriot who objected to him wearing earrings on the basis of faith. The youngster, who cannot be named by court order as he is a minor, was involved in the scuffle at the bus terminus outside City Gate in Valletta over the weekend....