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Treasury Department confirms President Obama has fully turned around the U.S. economy

advertisements President Obama's seven year quest to salvage the U.S. economy from the damage done to it by his predecessor George W. Bush has been an overwhelming success, according to the United States Treasury Department. Obama took over as President at a time when the economy, stock market and…

Boni forest security operation extended to other areas

advertisements Boni forest security operation against Al Shabaab has been extended to four other areas in the region. They include Bondhei, Pandanguo, Witu and Pangani areas that are in the larger Garissa and Tana River counties.

420 score dazzles girl, 14, in Garissa

advertisements Top performers in Garissa county in this year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam have cited discipline, dedication and hard work as their secret of exceptional performance.

Iran denies allegation of Shiite missionary in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HOL) – Iran has denied allegations by Somalia's government that it sent 'secret' missionaries to Somalia to convert locals to the Shiite doctrine.

President: ''Mr. Kay has worked tirelessly in the effort of peace and stability in Somalia, overseeing the UN's activities in Somalia''

Thursday 31 December, Mogadishu: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today recognized the contribution of Mr Nicholas Kay, the outgoing UN Special Representative for Somalia (SRSG).

UN Envoy: Somalia Momentum Toward Peace 'Unstoppable'

30 December - Source: Voice of America - 533 Words The outgoing United Nations envoy to Somalia, Nicholas Kay, says the country has an "unstoppable momentum" toward being a stable and secure

ISIL's First East African Affiliate Conducts Attacks in Somalia, Kenya

advertisements More than 200 fighters of the Somali militant group al-Shabab have reportedly defected from the al-Qaida affiliate and established the first coherent Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group (ISIL) military brigade in East Africa.

For Somali families, a bridge between school and home

A year-old program is helping newly immigrated Somali parents overcome cultural differences to become an important part of their children's education. advertisements Waalidow Indhaha Furr, Somali for "parents open your eyes," was created by the Somali American Parent Association in January…

NUSOJ Applauds the Passage of the Press Law by the Somali Parliament

Mogadishu – December 29, 2015 The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today welcomed the passage Media Bill by the Federal Parliament of Somalia and the called the endorsement "landmark achievement for the Somali media".

Fighters battling two-alarm fire at SW Houston Mosque

advertisements HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A two-alarm fire caused major damage at a mosque in southwest Houston, but no one was injured in the Christmas Day blaze, officials said.

Sisters Aim to Build Ethiopia's Reading Culture

advertisements Despite having a population of almost 100 million, demand for books is low in Ethiopia. There are not many books written in the local languages, and few Ethiopians read for pleasure. Two sisters hope to buck the trend by publishing children's books that Ethiopian kids can easily grasp…

Somali region bans veiled women

Authorities in a southern Somali region banned women wearing the full-face veil and auto-racksaw traffic at night to prevent attacks by militants. Security is a major challenge in Somalia as the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabab group continues attacks including suicide bombings and assassinations.

Somali parliament nullifies ex-headquarters' lease by local government

MOGADISHU (HOL) – Somalia's parliament nullified the lease of the dilapidated former parliament headquarters by the local government, terming the agreement 'illegal' which lacks legitimacy.

US Calls on Djibouti to Release Opposition Leaders

advertisements The United States has condemned recent acts of violence in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti and called for the immediate release of opposition leaders who have been detained.

25 dead in Saudi hospital fire

advertisements At least 25 people were killed and 107 injured in a fire at a hospital in southern Saudi Arabia on Thursday, the civil defence agency said.

Imams laud Muslims who shielded Christians from being killed by Shabaab attackers

advertisements The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIKP) has lauded the heroism of Muslims who shielded Christians from being killed by suspected by Al-Shabaab militants who attacked the bus they were travelling in Monday morning in Madera County.

Terror attacks in Africa highlight urgency to tackle root causes

advertisements In 2015, terror attacks have continued unabated in sub-Saharan Africa despite limited progress achieved by African countries such as Kenya, Nigeria and Somalia.

Somalia league fixtures unveiled

According to the fixtures released today, the 10-team league will kick off on Monday 28th of December, when Dekedda FC will take on the police side Heegan FC who are the current champions.

Djibouti Foreign Minister issues statement on clashes at Balbala

advertisements The gathering was held to commemorate the birth of the prophet Mohammed. Community leaders had agreed with the authorities to gather at a designated site. However, hundreds of people subsequently assembled at an unauthorised site. When 50 police officers arrived to move the worshippers…

Ugandan police arrest supporters of opposition presidential candidate

advertisements Ugandan police on Monday arrested 20 supporters and security guards at the headquarters of an opposition candidate vying to end the nearly 30-year rule of President Yoweri Museveni in elections next February, police and a campaign spokeswoman said.

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