Violence erupts at Somali food handout
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A World Food Program handout of corn rations to Somalis trying to survive a famine turned deadly Friday after government troops opened fire, killing at least seven, witnesses said.
IMAN Cosmetics Announces Brand Partnership with Mataano Designers
NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful partnership during last season's, Spring/Summer 2012 runway show, IMAN Cosmetics is proud to announce their collaboration with Somali design duo, Mataano, who have signed on as the makeup and skincare collection's brand ambassadors. To kick off the partnership, IMAN Cosmetics will be the lead sponsor for the twin designers' Fall 2012 runway show on February 12th, 2012.
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Diverging from the stereotypical characterization of African style, the label's founders, Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim, are shaping a new landscape in the women's ready-to-wear category for the elegantly stylish multicultural woman. With a similar backgr ...
NATO frees hostages and the hijackers, too
NAIROBI, Kenya - NATO forces rescued 20 fishermen from pirates who launched the latest attack in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday, but let the Somali hijackers go because they had no authority to arrest them.
Somali crisis again hits the world stage
NAIROBI, Kenya - The pirate standoff with the U.S. Navy has burned Somalia into the West's consciousness as a base for lawlessness and terror, but the hostage crisis illuminates a potentially dangerous picture confronting a far greater area.
Bahrain Contributes to Second Development Project in Somalia, Eases Needs of Famine Victims
MANAMA, Bahrain, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Bahrain signed a $1.5 million deal to provide a teachers' institute for Somalia, marking Bahrain's second major contribution toward improving conditions in the country.
Dahabshiil CEO Gives LSE Lecture on Value of Remittances
LONDON, January 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Abdirashid Duale, CEO of Dahabshiil, addressed an audience at the London School of Economics on the challenges and opportunities of delivering financial services to developing countries.
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The event, 'Delivering Money in Difficult Places', was organised by the Microfinance Club UK - an independent organisation that promotes best practice in the delivery of microfinance to poor communities around the world. It was held in collaboration with the London School of Economics Development Studies Institute (DESTIN), and chaired by Tom Sanderson, CEO of Five Talents - a microfinance charity that provides loans and training funds to ...
Hostage captain's escape attempt fails
NAIROBI, Kenya - An American captain held hostage by four Somali pirates tried to swim for his freedom but was recaptured Friday, and officials said the high seas hostage drama escalated as both pirate ships and U.S. warcraft sailed to the scene.
Egyptian crewmen overpower captors
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The crew of two Egyptian fishing vessels overpowered Somali pirates after being held hostage for four months and, with machetes and tools, killed at least two pirates before sailing to freedom, a pirate and businessmen said Friday.
