The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
The United States has called on President Farmajo and the House of Representatives to immediately repeal the April 12 extension law. A statement from the State Department said, “The United States acknowledges President Farmajo’s commitment on April 28 to rescind the September 17 agreement and resume talks with state leaders immediately. We call on the […]
According to Jowhar news, Former United States Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz spoke to VOA Somali Service about the political situation in the country. Stephen Schwartz, now retired from the United States, was first asked what he thought of the current situation in Somalia, to which he replied that Somalia was at a critical juncture. […]
“After parliament extended the term of the outgoing president by two years, the Washington administration has made it clear that it will not support an extension without the support of Somalia’s political stakeholders, and a one-sided and parallel electoral process.” said Blinken. The United States has strongly opposed the extension, promising to take action against […]
There is a growing international outcry against the government led by the late President Farmajo after a two-year extension by parliament. The United States has said it is “deeply saddened” by a decision by parliament to extend two-years to current outdated Presidentof Somalia. A statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that “the […]
There is still controversy over electoral issues between the current outdated government and state governments. Discussions are underway under the auspices of the international community. The Security Council recommended that the Farmajo government hold free and fair elections to save the country from its current predicament. There have been repeated calls from international and regional […]
Somali Social and political activists in the United States have gathered at the Somali embassy in the United States to demand the preservation of democracy in Somalia, as Somalia is currently in an unpredictable political situation. The calls come as some in the international community are concerned about the political situation in Somalia and the […]
Uganda are set to face sanctions from the US government over the recent killings of protestors by the army and police chief. November, one of the competitors – Bobi Wine was captured and charged for challenging COVID-19 guidelines overseeing mass social occasions. Scores of individuals were slaughtered and hundreds more harmed as police and the […]
A center of disease control in the United State has suggested that the potential vaccine for the coronavirus should be given to the health workers first before it is distributed around the world. They further suggested that after the health workers receives the vaccination then people with Covid-19 in various facility should be the next. […]
The relief bill in the US is said to go on between the two political parties as companies are waiting for various parkages before the forthcoming presidential election. US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin proceeded with their discussions on Tuesday and made “great advancement” yet they “actually have far […]
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper signed a 10-year military cooperation deal with Tunis Wednesday at some point of his first stop on a regional tour, hailing US-Tunisia collaboration over the combat in neighbouring Libya. The previous decade has viewed growing cooperation between the Pentagon and Tunisia, especially on counter-terror training and securing the North African […]
Balkan neighbors Serbia and Kosovo have reached a historical milestone, agreeing to normalize their monetary ties, US President Donald Trump introduced Friday. Addressing journalists in the Oval Office alongside Kosovar Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Trump stated the financial pact would serve as a springboard for in addition cooperation, describing the […]
Oil’s restoration is being hit from both sides. Benchmark Brent crude expenditures have risen by means of 128% from their April low, closing above $40 a barrel considering that the center of June. But rising supply and faltering demand bode ill for those who desire oil costs to hold climbing. The Opec crew of oil producers, […]
Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh used bribery proceeds and stolen government funds to buy a mansion in a suburb of Washington, D.C., U.S. authorities allege in a lawsuit seeking to seize the property. The west African nation’s longtime dictator conspired to launder roughly $3.5 million in “corruption proceeds” through the purchase of a lavish home […]
Sho Madjozi has signed to US label, Epic Records, making her the first South African artist to join the esteemed company’s line-up. Sylvia Rhone, Chairperson and CEO of Epic Records, said in a statement: “African artists are enjoying an unprecedented level of visibility in music and Sho Madjozi is beautifully waving the flag for South […]
Two people were left dead and at least four people were in fair condition at a hospital Saturday after a man drove into a Walmart distribution centre in California and started shooting at people. The two deceased people and the four injured ones were treated at St Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, spokeswoman Allison […]
The U.S. criticized Tanzania’s arrest of eight opposition leaders during their party meeting on Wednesday, saying the action stifles democratic norms. ACT-Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe and other members were taken by authorities, citing alleged illegal assembly.“The police detained us for more than 30 hours,” Zitto told reporters, adding it was politically motivated. Political tensions […]
On Thursday (June 18), a celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur held in the US since August 2019 on charges of computer and wire fraud, changed his not guilty plea to guilty, the US Department of Justice said in a statement. Obinwanne Okeke popularly referred to as ‘Invictus Obi’ made the plea in a Norfolk Magistrate Court Room […]
Atlanta’s police chief resigned today hours after a black man was fatally shot by officers in a struggle following a field sobriety test. Authorities said the slain man had grabbed an officer’s Taser, but was running away when he was shot. Police Chief Erika Shields stepped down as the killing of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks sparked […]