Melbourne, 12/09/2023 (banooda)-Drought has become a common and frequent event in Somalia every year. There are many factors that contribute to this drought, with one of the major reasons being deforestation for (more…)
Somali Street Children are In Need of Support and Assistance
Melbourne, 10/09/2023. In Somalia, an enormous number of children aged between 7 and 14 years find themselves living on the streets due to a variety of harsh circumstances. They end up in this dire situation primarily because of factors such as being orphaned by ongoing explosions and violence, family poverty,...
Saudi Arabia and Russia reached an agreement that could upset the United States
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Tuesday to continue cutting oil production until the end of the year.The deal cuts global energy markets by 1.3 million barrels of crude oil per day, which has boosted oil prices. (more…)
The Republic of Somaliland: A Struggle for Recognition, Sovereignty and Stability in the Horn of Africa
Somaliland, officially known as the Republic of Somaliland is a self-declared sovereign state located in the Horn of Africa on the south coast of the Gulf of Aden. It is a de facto state that is, it has not been officially recognized by any of the states in the world. However, it...
Somali Government Announces Amnesty for Al-Shabab
The Somali government has offered amnesty to al-Shabab militants amid an ongoing military offensive in central parts of the country. The move is seen by some analysts as a way to remove al-Shabab fighters from the battlefield, thereby weakening the insurgent group. (more…)
Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants: HRW
London (AFP) – Saudi border guards fired "like rain" on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross into the Gulf kingdom from Yemen, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday. (more…)
Somalia plans to eliminate al Shabaab in months, but analysts sceptical
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said a military offensive against al Shabaab aims to eliminate the al Qaeda-linked group in the next five months, but security experts question the timeline amid persistent militant attacks. (more…)
WHO ramps up response after cholera kills 30 in Somalia since January
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has ramped up response interventions to save lives and prevent cholera transmission in Somalia after 30 people died of the disease since January. (more…)
Somalia’s Corruption Funds Overwhelm Kenya’s Real Estate Market
NAIROBI— The far-reaching consequences of Somalia’s widespread corruption have extended beyond its borders, with the ill-gotten gains now driving a property boom in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. Experts believe that the influx of dirty money from Somalia’s corrupt officials and business elite is distorting the real estate market. (more…)
Somalia Suspends Athletics Head Following Runner’s Viral Slow-Paced 100m Run
The athlete’s 21.81 seconds, which was more than 10 seconds slower than the winning mark of 11.58 seconds, has been generally referred to as the “slowest-ever” time in the 100-metre history. (more…)