Qatar takes step toward first Shura Council election: QNA agency
Qatar’s ruling emir has ordered that a committee be established to organize the first ever elections to the Shura Council that advises the government of...
Month : October 2019
Fire engulfs Pakistani train, kills at least 65
A fire swept through a Pakistani train on Thursday, killing at least 65 people and injuring nearly 40 after a gas canister that passengers were...
Twitter to ban political ads worldwide on its platform
Twitter said Wednesday it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing concerns over misinformation from politicians on social media. Chief...
Kenya and Somalia’s maritime dispute: One winner, two losers?
If and when Kenya and Somalia’s maritime dispute is heard by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) next year, one aspect of the two neighbours’...
A commentary on Somalia’s petroleum fiscal terms announced in London
During the past few years, there has been an exploration boom of hydrocarbon resources in the Eastern part of Africa which is considered as the...
This comes as the committee argues says that the situation in the country is vastly different from when the sanctions were first imposed. The Chair...
In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection
Among the many ways in which libraries are different these days, here’s one: They’re not very quiet. For example, Rondo library, just off Dale Street in St. Paul, is a busy...
Russia in Africa: Soft power comes with hard edges
‘Do you believe in coincidences?” The Russian embassy’s press attaché, Alexander Kulyaev, is on the apron of Waterkloof Air Force Base. He is a busy...
Peacebuilding in Somalia – another victim of climate change?
Climate change is hampering peacebuilding in Somalia as droughts and floods strengthen the hand of militants and weaken the power of government, a report said...
DP World chairman says Djibouti dispute hurt company’s ability to borrow
Global ports operator DP World DPW.DI has struggled to borrow from banks to finance new investments since a port it partially owns in Djibouti was...