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NAIROBI — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened a high-level expert stakeholder meeting in Nairobi to validate the End-Term Review Report of its Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) 2016–2020. The validation marks a crucial moment in IGAD’s efforts to confront escalating food insecurity in the Horn of Africa …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations has officially removed Somalia from its list of countries implicated in the recruitment and use of child soldiers, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to comply with international child protection standards. The decision, announced on June 17, ends Somalia’s long-standing designation on the …

HARGEISA — Somaliland authorities have conducted national school exams in eastern Sanaag, escalating tensions in a region contested by Puntland, which had explicitly banned the tests. The exams for secondary school and eighth-grade students began on Saturday in Badhan, Dhahar, and other towns, despite a directive from Puntland’s regional governor …

HARGEISA — Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro  on Saturday inaugurated the start of national secondary and intermediate school examinations, marking a key annual milestone in the region’s academic calendar. The launch ceremony was held at Farah Omar Secondary School in the capital Hargeisa and attended by students, educators, and education …

MOGADISHU — Somalia has successfully concluded its 12th Grade National Examination for the 2024–2025 academic year, marking a key step in the country’s broader efforts to reform and modernise its education sector. The Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education announced that 39,382 students sat for the national exams held …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. The group, comprised of five young men and four young women, had been arrested while traveling along one of the most dangerous and frequently used …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as part of the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on June 17. This year’s theme, ‘Restoring Land… Unlock Opportunities,’ highlights how restoring the foundation of nature …

BAIDOA —  In the bustling economic heart of Somalia’s South West State, agricultural equipment workshops in Baidoa are running day and night to meet surging demand as planting season approaches. Farmers in the Bay region, empowered by better resources and favorable weather forecasts, are preparing for what experts predict could …

TUNIS — The Minister of Health and Social Welfare of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, participated in a high-level international conference focused on the “One Health” approach, which promotes collaborative efforts to address the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. Minister Ali Haji delivered …

MOGADISHU — International medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has warned that chronic funding shortfalls have crippled humanitarian efforts in Somalia, forcing vital nutrition programs to scale back or close. The charity expressed deep disappointment over Britain’s decision to significantly reduce official development assistance, warning that the healthcare system in …