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GAROWE — A World Bank–funded anti-locust program in Puntland is facing collapse following allegations of widespread corruption, unpaid wages, and financial mismanagement involving the region’s agriculture ministry. The project, which was initially hailed as vital to preventing crop destruction across Puntland’s drought-prone regions, has reportedly not paid its staff for …

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 — The Republic of Somaliland and Taiwan have further solidified their diplomatic and cooperative ties after Taiwan announced a $2.5 million humanitarian grant to support vital development and relief initiatives across Somaliland. The funding is part of a broader commitment by Taipei to enhance resilience and improve public service …

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 European Union (EU) has announced a €250,000 humanitarian aid package to support vulnerable families affected by the severe and prolonged drought that has gripped Somalia since 2022. The funding will provide lifesaving assistance, including access to clean water, healthcare services, and emergency shelter, as the humanitarian crisis …

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 …