ALGIERS (Xinhua) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Henna on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Algeria’s Ministry of Culture and Arts said Wednesday in a statement. Algeria is committed … Continued
By Aidarus Ahmed, The United States has long positioned itself as a global champion of gender equality, pouring billions into initiatives to empower women and girls worldwide. For example, in March 2022, the U.S. announced a historic budget request of … Continued
BAKU, (Reuters) – Countries at the COP29 summit in Baku adopted a $300 billion a year global finance target on Sunday to help poorer nations cope with impacts of climate change, a deal its intended recipients criticised as woefully insufficient. … Continued
By Abdisalam M Issa-Salwe and Abdullahi S Osman Vice-President Kamala Harris, who is running for president in the American presidential election in 2024, has pledged to expand opportunities for the middle class if elected president of the United States. She … Continued
Editors note: As the United States undergoes a highly contested election campaign that could make history by electing Kamala Harris as the first female president, WardheerNews revisits a 2008 article by Adan Makina. The piece explores the topic of women … Continued
(ERGO) – Asho Ahmed Nur, 37, is the only woman driving a tuk-tuk taxi in Burao city in Somaliland. Although this has offered her a living, it has also presented unique challenges for her as it is known to be men’s … Continued
WardheerNews Editorial The African Union (AU), founded in 2002, as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU) established in 1963, was envisioned as a robust framework to propel the African continent towards greater unity, peace, and development. Over … Continued
By Othman Hassan Family values and the role of the husband hold significant importance in Somali culture, which is deeply rooted in traditions and social structures that prioritize family cohesion and responsibilities. The husband’s responsibilities as provider, protector, spiritual guide, … Continued
Editor’s note: Within the context of the Al-Shabaab insurgency, wives of the militants often find themselves trapped in a cycle of oppression and coercion. These women are frequently subjected to strict interpretations of Islamic law enforced by the group. In … Continued
By Mohamed H. Ahmed Somalia has nominated its former Foreign Minister, Fawzia Yusuf Adam, for the seat of AUC Chairperson. This endorsement follows key diplomatic achievements, including the lifting of the arms embargo, securing debt relief, and gaining membership in … Continued
By Saida Hassan On December 2017, two months after the largest terrorist attack in Somalia’s history, I landed in Mogadishu, Somalia. Most people were puzzled as to why I would forgo the security of a middle-class life in the United … Continued
By Jeremy Britton A woman has been found guilty of taking a three-year-old British child to Kenya for female genital mutilation (FGM). Amina Noor, 39, is the first person to be convicted of assisting a non-UK person to perform FGM. … Continued
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