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Ten years ago, I had the profound privilege of attending the Somali Diaspora Conference in Istanbul, an event that symbolized the beginning of a deep and enduring partnership between Turkey and Somalia. As I arrived in Istanbul, the warmth and hospitality of Turkey enveloped me. From the moment I landed at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the...

Toronto – At least seven peaceful protestors were reportedly killed in Adama – about 100 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa – on Wednesday as government forces fired live bullets. One of the victims is said to be a pregnant woman, according to local sources. The incident happened in Arerti and Abo locality of the Adama...

Somalia’s healthcare sector is ailing. This is despite the country receiving USD 4.5 Billion debt relief from IMF and the World Bank  last year which moved the country’s debt to GDP ratio from 64% to 6%. The relief followed protracted negotiations under the Highly indebted Poor Countries Initiative.  The country’s investment in health has reduced,...

“Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living,” The words uttered by Mahatma Gandhi during his fight for freedom. These words serve as a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices our forefathers endured in their pursuit of liberty. On June 26,...

At least 39 people have been killed in recent anti-government protests in Kenya, says the national rights watchdog, as activists gear up for a new round of protests this week. The toll, announced on Monday by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government for...

Kenya’s annual inflation defied the rise in prices of transport, housing and some food commodities and utilities to drop to a four-year low in June, latest data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicate. Consumer prices rose an annual 4.6 per cent in June, from 5.1 per cent reported in the month of May,...

Qatar is mediating between the nascent democratic Somali government and the religious extremist group Al-Shabaab. There are concerns about Qatar’s motivation that may have a hidden agenda related to Al-Shabaab, as it has been accused of supporting extremist groups in the region. Qatar, like other Gulf States, is known for its monarchy that is resistant...

Somalia’s 64th Independence Day and 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Qatar were celebrated Sunday at a reception in Doha, hosted by the embassy of Somalia. Ambassador Dr Mohamed Ahmed Sheikh Ali was joined by Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Cabinet Member HE Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi, Ministry of...

JOHANNESBURG — “Kenya is not IMF’s lab rat,” was just one of many slogans condemning the International Monetary Fund that was seen this week on demonstrators’ placards at protests in Kenya against proposed tax hikes. The protests, fueled by tech-savvy youth on social media, were sparked by the Kenyan government’s plans to significantly raise taxes...

The constitution does not allow the withdrawal of a bill that has already reached his desk, but President Ruto has found a way to navigate this following demands by Kenyans This decision follows widespread protests and public outcry over the proposed tax measures contained in the proposed law . The president’s memorandum, sent back with...