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Event honours Somalis in diaspora contributing to global growth

Somalis residing in the diaspora were on Thursday recognised for their efforts in promoting and uplifting the standards of people globally. Also, African money transfer company Dahabshiil was recognised for its contribution to the international Somali community. The company was among the sponsors at London’s annual...

World’s most powerful passports revealed, with UK dropping down the list

By:Matt Broomfield @hashtagbroom United Kingdom comes joint-fourth, behind Germany in top position, while countries on Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' list rank among worst for ability to travel freely A German passport remains the most powerful across the globe, while its British equivalent is growing weaker, according to the 2017...

Boris Johnson rides an armoured vehicle in Mogadishu

BY:Helena Horton As Philip Hammond and Theresa May were torn into by the Labour party over the National Insurance U-turn - though not, in some people's opinion, by Jeremy Corbyn - Boris Johnson rode an armoured vehicle in Mogadishu. He made a surprise visit to Somalia and expressed his...

The Queen digs deep to make a personal donation amid dire warnings that millions could die in East African famine

By ANTHONY JOSEPH Thursday, March 16, 2017 The Queen is making a personal donation towards helping the millions of people who face starvation in East Africa. The announcement comes after Boris Johnson paid a surprise visit to Somalia and as Sir Mo Farah backed a charity appeal...

Turkey:Mevlut Cavusoglu continues verbal assault on Holland

Turkish officials continue name-calling barrage as dispute over political rallying in foreign nations intensifies. Turkey's leaders continued their verbal assault on the Netherlands on Sunday with its foreign minister accusing his NATO ally of being "the capital of fascism". Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu made the comments...

Unbelievable! Barcelona seal the greatest comeback in football history as Roberto scores SIXTH goal deep into stoppage time

Unbelievable! Barcelona seal the greatest comeback in football history as Roberto scores SIXTH goal deep into stoppage time PETE JENSON: It was definitely the greatest ever comeback – it might even have been the greatest ever game. Barcelona were given mission impossible and delivered with...

Sir Mo Farah: ‘I am a clean athlete’

  Sir Mo Farah has insisted he is "a clean athlete" following a newspaper report alleging the athlete's American coach Alberto Salazar may have broken anti-doping rules. A leaked US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) report, dated March 2016, and obtained by the Sunday Times alleges Mr Salazar...

‘Take a bus to Somalia’, driver allegedly told passenger

The public transport company is looking into allegations that a passenger asking for directions was told by the driver to “take a bus to Somalia”. The alleged incident happened yesterday morning on a bus stop at Msida, when according to a bus passenger, a man...

Letter to my daughter: my hopes for 2017

By:Leyla Hussein A year ago anti-FGM campaigner Leyla Hussein wrote to her teenage daughter about her hopes for her generation in 2016. She had no idea what was to follow. My dearest Feyrus, Where do I start? I wrote to you a year ago to express my...

Liverpool’s midfielder Adam Lallana’honoured’ by award

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has spoken of his delight at being crowned the 2016 Vauxhall England Player of the Year. The 28-year-old polled 39% of votes from members of the England Supporters Club. Lallana was a clear winner with Jamie Vardy (12%) second and Wayne...