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Paris remembers, wounds stay open: ten years after the 2015 attacks On a mild November evening, Notre-Dame’s bells pealed across Paris as the city paused to mark a decade since the coordinated attacks that killed 130 people in cafes, restaurants, the Bataclan concert hall and near the Stade de France. The rituals of remembrance — flowers placed at makeshift memorials, names inscribed on plaques, officials and relatives standing together — could not erase the rawness that many survivors and families still carry. The events…

After the Ruins, a Campus Rises: Hormuud University at 15 When the central government in Somalia collapsed in 1991, so too did the institutions that had supported generations of Somalis — hospitals, civil services, and classrooms. For more than two decades, many of the country’s best-educated professionals left. “It felt like the nation’s memory was walking away,” said Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdi Omar Shuriye, who today oversees Hormuud University as it marks its 15th year. Founded in 2010 by senior figures at…

Energizing Breakfast Ideas for Vibrant Living After 40 By Ali Musa Axadle Wellness Desk – Health & Nutrition Monitoring As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, making it essential to adapt our eating habits to sustain our energy levels throughout the day. While that beloved morning cup of coffee might provide a quick jolt, it’s often a fleeting source of energy. Instead, focusing on whole, nutritious foods can nurture lasting vitality—especially as we pass the milestone of 40. Renowned Sports Dietitian Tara…

UK warns travellers of conflicting visa rules across Somalia after federal e-visa rollout North Western State of Somalia and Puntland State reject Mogadishu’s system, creating airport confusion The United Kingdom has cautioned its citizens to expect inconsistent and sometimes conflicting visa requirements across Somalia after the federal government launched a new e-visa system that regional authorities in North Western State of Somalia and Puntland State say they will not honor. In updated guidance, the UK Foreign,…

7 Foods for a Flatter Stomach After 40: A Holistic Guide to Belly Health As we age, our bodies evolve in ways that can sometimes feel daunting, particularly when it comes to maintaining our health and appearance. If you’re over 40 and have been struggling with a belly overhang or just want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, know that you're not alone. Fitness and nutrition expert Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, emphasizes that while exercise plays a vital role, diet is equally critical. "The real secret to a flatter stomach…

‘Bloodstains from space’: El-Fasher exposes the world’s capacity to watch — and not act When United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk told delegates in Geneva that "bloodstains on the ground in El-Fasher have been photographed from space," he was describing more than a grisly image. He was pointing to a painful paradox of modern conflict: the ability of cameras and satellites to record horrors in near real time, and the chronic inability of the international system to do much about them. Türk’s blunt address to the UN…

A Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: Calls for Urgent Action Amidst Escalating Conflict In a landscape scarred by conflict and despair, the United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, condemned the ongoing civil war in Sudan as “brutal and inhumane” during a recent visit to the embattled region of Darfur. His mission, steeped in urgency, sought to highlight the dire need for unimpeded humanitarian aid in a country teetering on the brink of collapse. The Heart of a Crisis Fletcher's arrival in eastern Sudan on…

Somalia’s new e‑visa system ignites a storm over money, power and trust The row over Somalia’s newly launched electronic visa system has moved beyond bureaucratic bickering into a full‑blown political and financial controversy, exposing fault lines in a country long divided over sovereignty, economic control and how the diaspora — Somalia’s lifeline — is treated. Accusations, denials and a Facebook post that set it off The controversy began in a blunt Facebook post by Axmed Ismaaciil, the general manager of WorldRemit’s…

U.S. Embassy warns of suspected breach in Somalia’s e‑visa system, thousands of travelers at risk The United States Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a security alert warning that a suspected cyber intrusion into Somalia’s electronic visa platform may have exposed the personal data of tens of thousands of applicants — a reminder that the global rush to digitize borders carries risks as well as convenience. In a notice released this week, the embassy said it received credible reports on November 11, 2025, that unidentified…

Somalia’s cabinet approves Saudi media and culture pacts as security and local elections take center stage Somalia’s cabinet has approved two new cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia focused on media and culture, a modest but telling bid to strengthen soft-power ties even as Mogadishu sharpens its attention on security and upcoming local council elections in the Banadir region, home to the capital. The measures were adopted at the government’s weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Mogadishu,…