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Drought conditions continue to displace thousands of Somalis from their homes, yet the resources to contain the growing humanitarian crisis are dwindling. This deepens an already complex situation, with no clear remedy in sight. This story is written and edited by Global South World Drought conditions continue to displace thousands of Somalis from their homes, […]
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What You Need to Know Somalia is a Horn of Africa nation with a long Indian Ocean coastline, deep trading heritage, and a society shaped by resilience and entrepreneurship. Stretching from the Gulf of Aden to the equator, Somalia has historically connected Africa, the Middle East, and Asia through commerce and migration. After decades of […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: As Somalia works to recover from decades of civil war and address ongoing terrorism, IOA’s research and consulting highlight the country’s progress in re-establishing governing institutions. IOA analysts have observed a strong national determination to overcome challenges to stability, including warlords and terrorist groups. While the al-Shabaab […]
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The United States has suspended all assistance programs benefiting Somalia’s federal government after reports that officials seized and destroyed a warehouse containing 76 metric tonnes of humanitarian food aid meant for vulnerable communities. This story is written and edited by Global South World In a statement, the US government said it was “deeply concerned” by […]
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In recent years, Africa has witnessed a rapid advancement in digital banking, reshaping the continent’s financial landscape. Somalia is a remarkable example, where East Africa’s Salaam Bank, in collaboration with Paymentology, has launched a co-branded tokenised tap-to-pay digital companion card and a physical card for its Waafi mobile money app users. This innovative move, a first for […]
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Amendments Could Weaken Restrictions on Child Marriage, FGM Somalia’s parliament should reject any proposed constitutional amendments that would weaken rights protections for children, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 30, 2024, both houses of parliament are expected to vote on the proposed amendments, which would reduce the age of majority – increasing the risk […]
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Mastercard, a leading global technology company in the payments industry, recently announced its partnership with SomBank, one of the innovative financial institutions in Somalia. The purpose of the partnership is to promote the adoption of digital payment solutions in the country, bringing more Somalis into the digital fold. The partnership allows SomBank to issue and […]
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By Dr. Mohamed Abdi Farah – Special Adviser on Health and Nutrition, National Coordinator for SUN, Office of the Prime Minister, Federal Republic of Somalia and a Member of of the Global Nutrition Report Stakeholder Group Recent estimates suggest that over 8 million Somalis will be facing a food insecurity crisis by mid-2023. Around 1.8 […]
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With his appointment as minister, H.E. Abdirizak Mohamed is set to usher in a new era of industry growth and development. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) congratulates H.E. Abdirizak Mohamed for his appointment as Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia. While this role may present challenges, the AEC firmly […]
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By Adam Abdelmoula I arrived in Somalia in September 2019, two decades after having worked here previously. I knew that I was taking up a challenging assignment, but I was also looking forward to seeing Somalia’s progress. Afflicted by decades of conflict, recurrent climatic shocks, disease outbreaks and poverty, Somalia was often called a ‘failed state.’ […]
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