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Somalia to recruit 10,000 teachers in 45 months for education reform
Somalia to recruit 10,000 teachers, shift salaries to domestic revenue in education overhaul
MOGADISHU — Somalia will hire 10,000 teachers over the next 45 months and pay their salaries entirely from domestic revenue, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced Friday, framing the move as a cornerstone of state-building and economic independence.
“For the first time in Somalia’s history, teachers’ salaries will be paid entirely from domestic revenue rather than external support,” Barre wrote on X. “This is not just politics,…
WFP Warns Funding Shortfall Could Halt Somalia Food Aid Within Weeks
WFP warns Somalia food aid could halt by April without new funds, putting millions at risk
The U.N. World Food Program warned Friday that its life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Somalia could grind to a halt as early as April unless fresh funding arrives, threatening to push millions deeper into hunger after years of failed rains and conflict.
The agency said an estimated 4.4 million people in Somalia face crisis-level food insecurity, with nearly 1 million already enduring severe hunger. A sharp drop in…
Somalia Grounds Aircraft Over Safety Violations After Runway Incident
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Civil Aviation Authority has suspended several aircraft after inspections uncovered technical faults and non-compliance with international safety standards, escalating scrutiny of the country’s fast-growing aviation market following a Feb. 10 incident that stoked public concern.
The regulator said the suspensions aim to strengthen flight safety oversight and restore passenger confidence after a Starsky Aviation plane experienced a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff from Mogadishu’s…
Somalia Moves to Curb Public Criticism of Türkiye Relations
Somalia denies claims Türkiye is ‘unilaterally benefiting’ from oil, stresses sovereignty ahead of elections
Somalia’s government has rejected online claims that Türkiye is reaping one-sided gains from the country’s natural resources, insisting a new energy partnership protects Somalia’s sovereignty and benefits its people as political tensions rise ahead of elections later this year.
The Somali National News Agency said Friday that “allegations” circulating on social media about Türkiye’s exclusive benefit from Somali…
WFP Alerts of Severe Hunger Crisis in Somalia, Millions at Risk
Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia: A Call for Urgent Action
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a dire warning regarding the worsening humanitarian situation in Somalia, emphasizing the urgent need for increased funding and support. This briefing reveals alarming statistics that reflect the escalating hunger crisis affecting millions.
Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Ross Smith, calls for global attention.
Ongoing drought and conflict exacerbate the situation.
Current funding…
United Nations welcomes start of federal government-opposition talks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTAMS) on Thursday welcomed the formal launch of talks between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Future Council, calling the dialogue a crucial step toward easing the country’s political impasse ahead of looming constitutional deadlines.
The meeting, chaired by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the Presidential Palace, brought together senior government officials and opposition-aligned leaders amid heightened tensions and with less…
Exploring the Updated Constitutional Design in Chapter 5 Amendments
Understanding Somalia's New Federal Structure
This section provides an overview of the implications of Somalia's proposed constitutional amendments, focusing on the restructuring of the country's federal system and the intricate details of the amended Chapter 5.
Examines the changes in governmental architecture and federal powers.
Explores how these amendments aim to clarify roles and reduce governance conflicts.
Highlights the significant shifts from ambiguity to specified constitutional norms.
The…
Jeffrey Epstein Estate Reaches $35 Million Victims’ Class-Action Settlement
NEW YORK — Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to pay as much as $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging two of the late financier’s closest advisers aided and abetted his sex trafficking of young women and teenage girls, according to a court filing Thursday in Manhattan federal court.
The proposed agreement, disclosed by Boies Schiller Flexner, a law firm representing Epstein victims, would resolve a 2024 lawsuit against Epstein’s former personal lawyer, Darren Indyke, and former accountant, Richard Kahn. Both…
Somalia Starts Issuing East African Community Passports to Advance Regional Integration
Somalia launches East African Community passport, signaling push for regional mobility
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has officially begun issuing the East African Community (EAC) passport, a step the federal government cast as historic for regional integration and a boost to global mobility for Somali citizens.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Thursday that the introduction of the EAC passport will expand opportunities in travel, trade and education while strengthening Somalia’s engagement within the regional bloc.…
High-Ranking Somali Police Officer Survives Mogadishu IED Blast
Senior Somali Police Health Official Survives IED Blast Near NISA HQ in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A senior Somali police health official, Abdirizak Afgaduud, survived an apparent assassination attempt Friday morning when an improvised explosive device attached to his vehicle detonated near the headquarters of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in central Mogadishu, security officials said.
The explosion struck inside a heavily fortified district that hosts key security institutions, adding to concerns…