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When Washington D.C. was in financial crisis in the 1990s, Somali-born Abdusalam Omer joined a team that turned its “junk” bonds into investment grade paper. Now, as governor of the Central Bank of Somalia, he wants to transform a “failed” … Continue reading →

At college commencement ceremonies across the country, it is not unusual to hear stories about students who have overcome tremendous obstacles in order to receive their degrees. Some have fled war-torn countries, worked several jobs to pay for school or … Continue reading →

A delegation from the Inter Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) arrived Saturday in the Somali southern port city of Kismayo and was warmly received by Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) in Kismayo, All Somalia reports. The delegation, led … Continue reading →

A UK private equity and commodity trading boutique is seeking to raise a $1bn fund to invest in Somalia and neighbouring states such as Kenya and Malawi. London-based DVK said it was already negotiating deals to supply foods such as … Continue reading →

At least eight people have been killed and ten others injured in a bomb attack in a neighborhood of north Damascus. everal cars were set ablaze when a bomb concealed in a vehicle was detonated in a parking lot near … Continue reading →

The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has requested Nigeria’s help in finding an African solution to the Somali crisis, which he said, had spilled into Kenya. William Ruto, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya and Special Envoy of Mr. Kenyatta … Continue reading →

Xinhua Friday, May 17, 2013 Kenya plans to acquire unmanned drones to help in tracking and monitoring the flow of small arms as it seeks to scale up its fight against the light weapons which are believed to be fueling … Continue reading →

Deputy President William Ruto said the instability in Somalia is piling pressure on Kenya’s security situation. According to Kenya’s Standard newspaper, he spoke when he met Congo Brazzaville President Denis Sassou Nguesso and his Gabon counterpart Ali Bongo separately in … Continue reading →

Canada announced Tuesday it is restoring diplomatic relations with Somalia, more than two decades after severing ties with the strife-torn African nation. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird made the announcement after meeting here with Augustine Mahiga, Special Representative of the … Continue reading →