HARGEISA (SOHA) – More than 50 people have died in Somaliland, livestock has been wiped out and hundreds of farms destroyed by heavy rains and floods caused by a tropical cyclone that hit the Horn of Africa, officials and aid agencies in the breakaway Somali region said. Somaliland broke away …
Read More »IGAD seeks free cross-border movement of pastoralists
NAIVASHA (SOHA) – An east African bloc said on Tuesday that its members have agreed to ratify a protocol that will allow pastoralists to freely and legally drive their livestock across borders in search of pastures. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states, who are holding a two-day meeting in …
Read More »This Somalia livestock investment app highlights African innovation
African innovation is becoming something of a buzzword on the international startup scene. The continent’s unique collection of developmental challenges and increasing entrepreneurial spirit has captured the interest of investors around the world. It’s also produced some wonderful solutions from African innovators who are taking it upon themselves to do …
Read More »Herders in Galgadud restock their animals with hopes of reviving their livelihoods
GURIEL (SOHA) – Pastoralist families in Galgadud region who lost their livestock in the drought have started restocking their herds, bringing the livestock markets in this part of Somalia back to life.In Guriel market, Hassan Mohamud Jama sold his last remaining camel for $500. He used the money to buy …
Read More »Somalia: QC to launch Iftar meal project for the Ramadan
MOGADISHU (SOHA) – The Qatar Charity (QC), one of the development partners in the country, has launched Iftar project which is intended for the Vulnerable people in Mogadishu and other parts of the country,for the purpose of supporting the lives of those fasting during in the Holy month of Ramadan. …
Read More »Somali government cancels today’s exams due to heavy rains
MOGADISHU (SOHA) – The Ministry of Education has postponed today’s form four exams owing to heavy rains which hit various parts of the country Saturday night into Sunday. Education Minister Abdirahman Osman issued the directive through the state media SONNA but did not indicate when the exams will resume. Heavy …
Read More »Somali PM opens national examination
MOGADISHU (SOHA) – The Prime Minister of the federal Republic of Somalia H.E Hassan Ali Kheyre has today on Saturday opened national examination which were allocated to take place in the four regional administrations and Benadir region, SONNA reported. 27,600 Secondary School students will sit for the examination According to …
Read More »Over 27,000 students to sit national exams in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SOHA) – Over 27,000 secondary school students in Somalia will sit for their national examinations on Saturday, Education ministry confirmed. The Somali government has been seeking to revive its education system since 2015 after years of a dysfunctional education system. The exams will be conducted in 120 centres across …
Read More »27,600 students to sit for gov. administered exams in somalia
MOGADISHU (SOHA) – The government administered exams for the 2017/18 form four class will kick off tomorrow in 126 centres, the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Osman said 27,600 students from three states-Galmudug, HirShabelle, South West, Jubbaland and Banadir regional administration will sit for the exams in accordance with the …
Read More »‘For me it’s like a murder’: the surge in sexual attacks on children in Somalia
When Anab’s madrasa teacher in Mogadishu told her to stay behind after classes, everyone but her two younger brothers left. He ordered the boys to face the wall, then assaulted their six-year-old sister. Anab’s father, Yusuf, says he clearly saw the “shock and horror in the face” of his daughter …
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