Exports from Brazil to the Arabs broke new record in August

The markets (for Brazilian products) that grew most (compared with the first 8 months of last year) were Iraq (US$ 52 million, 215% growth), Djibouti (US$ 6.4 million, 187% more), Somalia (US$ 46 million, expansion of 92%), Sudan (US$ 41.7 million, 92% greater) and Egypt (49.5%).

Somalia could stage international football event next year

War-torn Somalia could host next year's Confederation of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Under-20 Championship, Kenyan media reported Wednesday...CECAFA Secretary-General Nicholas Musonye said that...they have already done a survey of hotels and the stadium that will host the championship and everything was in order. "The hotels are superb and what will be required are light renovations at the Benadir Stadium where we will look for a sponsor for that."