KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanitarian donor. Here’s a quick look at USAID, the impacts of its dissolution and what foreign aid looks like today: USAID’s roots and purpose U.S. President...
Resolution Calls for Independent Investigation into Aviation Employee’s Death in Mogadishu Hargeisa (WDN) — More than two years after the death of Somaliland-born aviation professional Abdinasir Muse Abdirahman Dahable in Mogadishu, the case has returned to the political spotlight after Somaliland’s House of Representatives presented a resolution calling for an independent investigation. The resolution was...
Galkacyo (WDN) — A potentially explosive military incident in Galkacyo has exposed just how quickly troop movements can become a flashpoint in Somalia’s deeply contested federal security landscape, after Puntland forces intercepted two military vehicles carrying newly recruited federal personnel. Puntland officials said the vehicles were carrying about 130 recruits, officers and trainers and had...
Former Rivals Join Forces to Seek Removal of Prosperity Party Government and Establish Inclusive Transitional Administration Addis Ababa (WDN) — In a stunning development that could reshape Ethiopia’s increasingly fractured political landscape, seven armed and political movements have announced a new alliance dedicated to removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and establishing an inclusive transitional...
Make ICE Pay Act’ Would Channel Federal Immigration-Enforcement Funding into Recovery, Schools, Businesses and Community Services Washington (WDN) — U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has unveiled a sweeping new proposal that would redirect nearly $140 billion in federal funding allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) toward communities affected by...
Somaliland and Northeastern Leaders Signal Readiness for Dialogue, But Their Visions for Sool Remain Fundamentally Different LasAnod (WDN) — A potentially significant opening for reconciliation has emerged between Somaliland and the Northeastern State administration, as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” signals renewed willingness to resolve the long-running dispute over Las Anod through dialogue, while President...
NISA Officer Tells Court He Intervened as a Mediator and Did Not Know the Weapon Was Loaded MOGADISHU (WDN) — An extraordinary case unfolding before Somalia’s Military Court has offered a striking glimpse into the difficult and sometimes dangerous situations faced by the country’s security personnel, after a seemingly ordinary dispute over a mobile phone...
Parliament Speaker Says Tehran Wants to Combine Military Pressure with Diplomacy and Rules Out Returning to Previous Talks Until Its Demands Are Met TEHRAN (WDN) — Iran says it has delivered its conditions for renewed negotiations with the United States through intermediaries, opening another potential diplomatic channel even as Tehran warns that the Strait of...
By Keynan Jama Every year, Somalis abroad send home more money than the federal government spends. In 2023, remittances reached about USD 1.7 billion—more than the federal budget that year and more than the USD 1.1 billion received by aid agencies. The 2025 federal budget was USD 1.34 billion. Remittances equal roughly one-sixth of Somalia’s...
Kooxo Hore Isku Hayay oo Midoobay, Iyagoo Dalbanaya In Xukuumadda Abiy La Bedelo Addis Ababa (WDN) — Isbahaysi cusub ayaa ka dhex curtay siyaasadda Itoobiya, kadib markii toddoba kooxood oo hubeysan iyo kuwo siyaasaddeed ay ku dhawaaqeen inay midaynayeen awooddooda, iyagoo doonaya in meesha laga saaro xukuumadda Ra’iisul Wasaare Abiy Ahmed, lana dhiso maamul ku-meel-gaar...