Tag: Somalia

President Mohamud emphasized the urgency of the situation, outlining that the goal is to achieve this objective by December 2024, aligning with the departure of the African Union peacekeeping forces. Al Shabaab, known for waging a brutal insurgency to establish its rule based on a strict interpretation of Islamic Sharia law, has been a long-standing challenge to the Somali government.

In a move that will postpone decisions until the new year, Minneapolis City Council members Robin Wonsley, Jamal Osman, and Jason Chavez have announced that efforts to pass a rideshare ordinance aimed at improving pay and workplace conditions for drivers will continue into 2024. This delay is intended to provide city staff with ample time to evaluate three different options for compensating rideshare drivers more fairly.

In a delightful six-minute video, Yusra generously shares her personal twist on the classic lasagna, incorporating flavors that resonate with her East African heritage. The key players in this culinary symphony are cumin spice and berbere, each contributing a distinct and aromatic profile to the dish.

As winter sets in along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, a phenomenon is unfolding that requires attention – the commencement of winter breeding for Desert Locusts. The region has experienced early winter rains in parts of southeast Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and northwest Somalia.

In the tapestry of the Somali diaspora, cassette tapes weave a poignant narrative of love, gossip, prayers, and poetry, sustaining connections across continents. Bristol-based...

Independent Expert Highlights Human Rights Concerns in Somalia in End-of-Mission Press Conference

IMF and Somalia Strike Deal: $100 Million Extended Credit Facility to Bolster Economic Reforms and Navigate Post-HIPC Challenges