(ERGO) – A stable job with a new cleaning company in Galkayo, central Somalia’s Mudug region, has put widowed Farhia Omar Warsame into a solid position to support her seven children on her own. Since she was employed by the firm Degan-dhowr in May, she has been on a monthly salary of $200-250, with an extra $20 for her coordination of...
April 30, 2025
Does Muslim votes matter for US presidential Candidates
By Osman Hassan The intersection of religious beliefs and voting rights can be quite complex. On one hand, religious groups may advocate for certain policies based on their beliefs, influencing political agendas and voter behavior. On the other hand, voting rights are fundamental to democratic participation, ensuring that all voices can be heard, regardless of religious affiliation. Many religious organizations...
Tayeynta iyo Xallinta Caqabadaha Waxbarashada Soomaaliya
Dr. CabdiNuur Sheekh Maxamed Qoraalkaan wuxuu diiradda saarayaa caqabadaha waxbarashada dalka ka jira iyo sidii xal waara loogu heli lahaa, loona tayeyn lahaa waxbarashada Soomaaliya. Talooyinka xalka lagu raadinayo ee qoraalku uuu diiradda saaraayo waxay qeyb ka yihiin talooyin lagu qoray buug kol dhow soo bixi doona oo waxbarashada looga hadlayo oo la yiraa “Macallinkeen Allow Kaal”. Sida la wada...
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Leader Mired in Moral Decay
By Dayib Sh. Ahmed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks out of both sides of his mouth, saying one thing while doing another, becoming the very embodiment of political dishonesty and moral decay. His leadership has proven to be an empty vessel, propped up by grandiose promises and manipulative rhetoric. This begs the critical question: Does his leadership serve Somalia’s interests, or...
Kenyan court halts appointment of Interior Minister Kindiki as new deputy president
NAIROBI, Kenya– Despite Kenyan lawmakers confirming President William Ruto’s nominee for deputy president on Friday, a court in the capital Nairobi halted the appointment. The Kenyan High Court ruled on an urgent petition challenging Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki’s nomination. It said all proceedings related to Kindiki’s appointment were barred until next Thursday when the case will be heard. Ruto early...
After Sinwar’s death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip, marked a major triumph for Israel. But Israeli leaders are also seeking to lock in strategic gains that go beyond military victories – to reshape the regional landscape in Israel’s favour and shield its borders from any...
Mourning in Mogadishu: Tragedy Ignored as Villa Somalia Celebrates
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Tonight, Mogadishu is engulfed in mourning following a series of horrific attacks by Al-Shabaab, with the city reeling from the bloodshed and loss. Earlier today, a suicide bomber targeted the Police Academy, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 6 others. In a further act of cruelty, Al-Shabaab assassins murdered 14 businessmen within the...
“Stop the Hating”
There’s a place in my heart that’s aching, how I wish to be a part of a crowd not so hating. Why can’t we love one another, stop the shooting, stop the hating for every bullet you throw your just causing more heart aching. How I wish to be apart of a country who used to be a land of...
Seven killed in suicide bombing in Somalia
MOGADISHU, (Reuters) – At least seven people died and six were wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a restaurant in Somalia’s capital on Thursday, local police said in a statement. It was not immediately clear who had carried out the attacks, although Islamist militant group al Shabaab frequently orchestrates bombings and gun attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere...
HRW reports violence, forced labor against Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia; gov’t dismisses claims
Addis Abeba – A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleges that Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia’s Amhara region have experienced multiple incidents of violence, abductions, and forced labor amid the ongoing conflict between government forces and Fano militias. The report, released on 17 October, 2024, covers research conducted between May and September 2024. It documents numerous security incidents affecting refugees who fled...