Somali Pres. arrives in Kuwait for 25th Arab summit

    KUWAIT, March 24 (KUNA) — President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and an official delegation accompanying him arrived in Kuwait on Monday to participate in the 25th Arab summit, due tomorrow. Mahamud was received at the airport by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad…

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      Police reservist injured in fight with Somali militia

       Mandera, Kenya: A Kenya Police Reservist was shot and injured in the arm after a fierce fire exchange with suspected Somali militia in Korome Location of Mandera East Sub County, Mandera County. Confirming the incident, the Mandera County Police Commander (CPC), Noah Mwivanda said the militia ambushed the KPR as they were on their way back…

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        Islamic law is adopted by British legal chiefs

        Islamic law is to be effectively enshrined in the British legal system for the first time under guidelines for solicitors on drawing up “Sharia compliant” wills.   Under ground-breaking guidance, produced by The Law Society, High Street solicitors will be able to write Islamic wills that deny women an equal share of inheritances and exclude…

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          Qatar Airways to open Djibouti route

          Dubai: Qatar Airways is launching flights to Djibouti in Africa later this year, the airline announced on Sunday.   The three times a week service from the airline’s Doha hub to Djibouti will begin from July 27. Last September, Qatar Airways launched a three times a week direct service to Ethiopia, which shares a border…

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            Prime Minister concludes successful mission to Switzerland

            His Excellency Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, today arrived back in Mogadishu concluding a three day mission to Switzerland aimed at encouraging job creation and decent work in Somalia. Over three days the Prime Minister addressed the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body, on the important role decent job creation must place in Somalia’s recovery;…

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              Al-Shabab Pushed Out of Town Near Somali Capital

              A Somali government official says troops have overpowered al-Shabab militants and regained control of Qoryoley, a town located about 100 kilometers south of Mogadishu. Shabelle region deputy governor Abdifitah Haji Abdulle said Somali and African Union troops met heavy resistance from fighters with the al-Qaida-linked group before overpowering them on Saturday. He told VOA Somali…

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                It is time for action and delivery,” President tells legislators at opening of Parliament

                His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today opened Parliament, calling on legislators to rise to the challenges ahead. “I congratulate you on this, your fourth session during this government’s period in office,” the President said. “It is now time for action and delivery. This year we have embarked on a review of the constitution, implementation…

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                  Garissa women storm world music scene

                  Garissa, Kenya: It’s 9am and Luli Bashir, 38, is on time for our early morning appointment. On casual look, there is nothing distinct about her. She could easily pass for just another Somali woman going about her business in this side of town. Physically, she is well on the heavier side and her black bui…

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                    UN, Somalia woos Midest investment in Somalia

                    NAIROBI, March 21 (Xinhua) — The UN, the EU and Somalia have called on countries and businesses in the Middle East to invest in the Horn of Africa nation to help contribute to her economic recovery. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Somalia exports 4.7 million head of livestock to Gulf states in…

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                      Short-term costs of military gains in Somalia

                      MOGADISHU, 21 March 2014 (IRIN) – A major military offensive by Somali and African Union (AU) forces against insurgents may well contribute to Somalia’s long-term stability, but in the short-term the military action has led to the displacement of around 40,000 civilians, price hikes and the destruction of some basic infrastructure. The Somali National Armed…

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                        Prime Minister holds bilateral meeting with Switzerland

                        His Excellency Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, today participated in bilateral meeting with Swiss Secretary of State for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Yves Rossier, at the Swiss Federal Government in Berne, Switzerland. The Prime Minister alongside Somali Permanent Representative to UN Missions (Geneva), Ambassador Yusuf Mohamed Ismail Bari-Bari, briefed the Swiss Foreign Minister…

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                          Puntland Is for Pirates

                          HARGEISA, Somalia — Mowlid Ahmed Abidoon stands quietly in the small prison cell where he has lived for nearly two years. Slot windows on one wall let in only a little sunlight, leaving his face almost entirely obscured in darkness. Yet there are splashes of color all around: The room’s bunk beds are covered in…

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                            Israeli, Moroccan jailed in Kenya, face terror charges

                            NAIROBI – A Kenyan court on Thursday slapped one Israeli and one Moroccan with a year each in jail for being in Kenya illegally, while still putting them on trial to face terrorism-related charges. “Considering the nature of circumstances of the offence, each accused is on the first count sentenced to one year imprisonment,” Nairobi…

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                              Glocall to launch 4G network in Somalia

                              United States-based telecommunications provider Glocall will introduce high speed 4G capabilities to Somalia in the third quarter of 2014, hoping the additional connectivity will fuel growth and development in the region. Glocall plans to deliver the network through its Somali-based subsidiary Sahal Telecoms, which owns a National Telecommunications Licence in the country. “With a key…

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