Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Stories

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia to return home as Muslim World League pays Sh129.5m
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

The amount was paid by the Muslim World League, whose Secretary-General is Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.

Garissa MCAs question county health officials over unmet workers’ demands
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 15, 2025

Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, a...

Somali minister claims state officials sharing intelligence with Al-Shabaab
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 10, 2025

This follows the death of Abukar Abdulle Raage Gar-Maqaate, a senior military officer who was recently killed near Boos-Hareeri in the Middle Shabelle...

Sudan seeks to rejoin IGAD and African Union after years of isolation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 10, 2025

As Sudan seeks to mend relations and restore its standing in IGAD and the AU, the focus will be on whether its leadership is committed to peace and de...

Ruto, Raila formally sign working pact, pledge to uphold rule of law and constitutionalism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

In a joint statement read by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Raila and Ruto pledged to promote leadership an...

ODPP opposes Waititu's application to be released on bond pending appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 24, 2025

The prosecutor reminded the court that it is dealing with a convict and sufficient reasons must exist before he can be released on bond pending appea...

Lamu’s youngest politician sets eyes on making it big in Kenya and beyond
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 28, 2025

Medo xplains that his success in politics and leadership, despite his young age, is due to his dedication to any role he is assigned.

Eastleigh business leaders decry propaganda, defend cosmopolitan identity
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 20, 2025

Omar dismissed the claims as false, explaining that the Somali community often invests alongside people from other communities. He said such partnersh...

Abud Omar named Harambee Stars captain for Mapinduzi Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 03, 2025

Abud Omar has been appointed as the new captain of Harambee Stars for the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup. The Kenya Police FC defender is ready to lead the nation...

Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi dismisses Petroleum Minister in cabinet reshuffle
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

The reshuffle marks a significant shift in Somalia’s government, raising questions about the future direction of its oil and gas exploration initiativ...

Directline gives insurance regulator 24-hour ultimatum to remove 'illegal' directors
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Directline had written to the IRA listing the directors including SK Macharia's wife as a shareholder.

Find my son dead or alive- Mother's heartbreaking plea after mysterious disappearance
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 28, 2024

The family claims that although the police launched investigations into Abdiqadir's disappearance, no significant progress has been made two months la...

Shanzu court remands fifth suspect charged with Mombasa blogger’s assault
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

This arrest comes six weeks after four other suspects were detained on September 24, 2024, in connection with the same incident.

Key suspect in Mombasa blogger’s kidnapping arrested as he attempts to flee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

The DCI has called on additional accomplices identified during the investigation to surrender.

JSS teachers seek independence from unions, blame them for neglecting their rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2024

While highlighting how salary increments and other demands raised by JSS teachers had gone unmet, national spokesperson Omari Omari emphasised that it...

Gachagua distances self from companies he is accused of using to 'corruptly' acquire Sh5.2bn
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 04, 2024

The lawyer said he brought that information to the country to show that the movers of the (impeachment) motion were putting a lot of emotional matters...

Sudan’s ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment, lawyer says
Reuters  |  Sep 24, 2024

Bashir was convicted of corruption and illicit financing and faced other legal trials before war broke out in April 2023

Woodley residents sue City Hall, Lands ministry over planned demolition
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 17, 2024

The petitioners say that they have lived in the estate for more than 50 years, adding that it has a historical and cultural heritage.

Displaced Gaza student tries to study despite destruction of universities
Reuters  |  Aug 21, 2024

Most of Shahed's professors are in the Gaza Strip as well, she said, facing the same difficulties their students do.

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