The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Horn of Africa Youth Network (HoAYN) and Save the Children, is set to convene a significant Ministerial Meeting aimed at finalizing the adoption of the IGAD Youth Policy. Scheduled for September 27 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Ministerial Meeting follows a two-day gathering of Technical Experts...
SJS urges Somalia court to dismiss the case against journalist Bulbul and grant his freedom following rejection of charges
The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for the Banadir Regional Court to secure the freedom of of SJS Secretary of Information and Human Rights, Mohamed Ibrahim Bulbul since the judge on Monday refused the charges brought by the Office of the Attorney General. During his first court hearing on Monday, September 25, the Judge at the Banadir...
Uproar over proposal to lengthen Kenya president’s term
A senator who belongs to the ruling coalition in Kenya has proposed an extension of presidential term limits from the current five to seven years, sparking sharp reactions in the country. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says President William Ruto, who has been in office for just about a year, might not have enough time to...
Al-Shabab militants killed in raid after truck bomb – Somalia
The Somali government says its forces killed scores of al-Shabab militants just a day after a truck bomb killed at least 10 people in the central town of Beledweyne. Deputy Information Minister Abdirahman Al-Adalah says the Somali army and local militia attacked the militant camp in Caad village in Galmudug state. The number of al-Shabab...
From debt burden to economic resilience Somalia inches closer to being debt-free
Following significant measures to increase domestic revenue collection and transparency in the administration of state finances, Somalia is on track to get total debt relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders in December of this year. Beyond the most recent evaluation of Somalia’s performance under the Extended Credit Facility agreement, the lender...
Austin praises ‘Impressive Progress’ in Somali fight against al-Shabab
Operation comes day after truck bomb explosion kills more than 18 people, including 10 security personnel. An airstrike in the Al Shabab-controlled town of Elbur targeting a meeting house killed top Al Shabab leaders, according to the Somali Defense Ministry. / Photo: Reuters At least 70 Al Shabab terrorists were killed in a military operation...
From debt burden to economic resilience Somalia inches closer to being debt-free
Following significant measures to increase domestic revenue collection and transparency in the administration of state finances, Somalia is on track to get total debt relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders in December of this year. Beyond the most recent evaluation of Somalia’s performance under the Extended Credit Facility agreement, the lender...
Somalia on track for full debt relief in December, IMF says
Somalia is on course to receive a full debt relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders in December this year, after making important reforms to boost domestic revenue collection and transparency in management of public finances. After the latest review of Somalia’s performance under the Extended Credit Facility arrangement, the lender said...
Somalia liberated over 45% of Al-Shabab-controlled areas in under a year: PM
NEW YORK: Somalia has managed in under a year to liberate more than 45 percent of the areas formerly held by the terrorist Al-Shabab group, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said on Saturday. Addressing the 78th UN General Assembly, he called for “the complete and unconditional removal of the arms embargo” that has been imposed...
Celebration of Somali influence on Toronto, ‘Dhis Bulshada,’ comes to Nuit Blanche
Toronto is home to one of the largest Somali diasporas in the country and this year, one of the city’s most popular art festivals will showcase the community’s art, culture and influence here. For the past two years, Aziz Farah has been slowly collecting Somali artifacts through online marketplaces, auctions and estate sales. This week,...