NEWS

DAR ES SALAAM — Four youth and four women innovators from the East African Community (EAC) member states have won a total of 120,000 euros (about 126,000 U.S. dollars) to scale up their innovative solutions to the region’s economic challenges. In a statement issued by its headquarters in Tanzania’s northern …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations in Somalia joined the international community in marking Human Rights Day on Tuesday by commending the Somali government for its recent achievements in promoting and protecting the rights of all people. James Swan, acting special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, said notable among …

MOGADISHU — Efforts to boost education in Somalia have yielded a sharp increase in school enrollment, with government initiatives and international partners like UNICEF spearheading programs to provide free education to displaced communities. Yet, the challenge of extending these services to areas reclaimed from armed groups continues to test Somalia’s …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s burgeoning E-Sports scene takes a transformative leap as the E-Somali Sports Federation and Accord University announce the launch of the Accord E-Sports Club, a pioneering initiative set to empower youth and redefine digital innovation in the country. “This partnership transcends gaming,” said Said Abdullahi Mohamud, President of …

BAIDOA — Youth voices took center stage at a conference in Baidoa, where Somali leaders and activists convened from December 5 to 9 to discuss South West State’s Anti-Corruption Aid Bill. The bill aims to combat the diversion of humanitarian aid, a persistent issue impacting marginalized communities across Somalia. Aisha …

MOGADISHU  — The Somali government has ramped up its efforts to repatriate nationals from foreign African countries, successfully facilitating the return of 230 citizens who were stranded or detained over the past five days. This repatriation process, supported by the United Nations migration agency, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), …

MOGADISHU — A group of 47 Somali citizens stranded in Madagascar have been successfully repatriated to their homeland. The operation, authorised by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, underscores the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens, particularly those facing hardship abroad. Tragically, 28 Somalis lost their lives during the perilous journey to Madagascar. …

MOGADISHU — At least 30 people have been killed in intense clan clashes that erupted in the Middle Shabelle region on Friday. The fighting, which took place near the town of Adale, involved heavy weaponry and resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians. The exact cause of the clashes remains unclear, …

NAIROBI — The number of food-insecure people in the Horn of Africa(HoA) stood at 64.8 million as of November, according to a report released Friday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc. The report said the figure …

MOGADISHU — The Chinese government has made a significant health-related commitment to the Federal Government of Somalia following a meeting today in Mogadishu. The meeting was specifically between the Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, and the Chinese Ambassador, Fei Shengchao, who visited the Ministry of Health headquarters. The …