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Somalia Extends a Helping Hand with Scholarships for Sudanese Students MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bid to transform lives, the Ministry of Education in Somalia has rolled out a scholarship initiative aimed at welcoming a number of students from Sudan. These students, having been caught in the turmoil of ongoing strife back home, now have a golden ticket to continue their education in Somalia. The main beneficiaries are individuals affected by the ferocious conflict that has swallowed much of Sudan, causing…

Saamigado has hit a big milestone, now rubbing shoulders with the Somali Stock Exchange (SSE). As trailblazers in online brokerage in Somalia, this collaboration unlocks fresh opportunities for investors just about anywhere. A New Chapter for Somali Investors The SSE’s birth in 2015 was a game-changer for Somalia. Saamigado's new membership highlights the financial sector's ongoing evolution. The stock market is now a vital arena for people and institutions alike to engage in trading, sparking economic growth. This move is…

Community elders and religious leaders in Guriel are raising awareness about the hazards of drug abuse. (Photo by Abdirisak Hajirow/Ergo)(ERGO) – In Somalia's Galgadud region, rural pastoralists face a worrying surge in Tramadol misuse, prompting concern among community leaders.The concerning rise in drug abuse, impacting crime and societal stability, is particularly alarming even among traditional communities, say authorities.Radio Ergo caught up with Abdinasir Ali Abdulle from Guriel, who's seen his world unravel due to…

An ex-officer of the East German secret police has received a ten-year prison sentence, marking a significant ruling in a case that dates back fifty years involving the fatal shooting of a Polish individual attempting to escape to the West. This landmark conviction, nearly 35 years after the Berlin Wall’s collapse, represents the very first instance where a former Stasi official has been held accountable for taking a life in the line of duty, as noted by historians. At a Berlin court, Martin Manfred Naumann, now 80 years…

Kenya's High Court Dismisses Attempt to Derail Impeachment Proceedings NAIROBI, Kenya - In a turn of events that could shake up Kenya's political landscape, the High Court has turned down a plea from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team, allowing the Senate to proceed with debates on his impeachment. On Tuesday, Justice Chacha Mwita emphasized that legal proceedings should not halt parliamentary actions. The National Assembly recently passed the impeachment motion against Gachagua, who is accused of corruption…

In a twist on Tuesday, Kenya's High Court gave a thumbs down to a petition from the deputy president's legal team. They tried to halt a senate discussion on his impeachment, after parliament gave the boot vote last week.Justice Chacha Mwita declared that parliament can rock on with its duties, saying the court ain’t gonna meddle.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment was green-lit by a whopping 281-44 in parliament and now it's on its way to the senate, primed for hearings starting Wednesday. Allegations are flying,…

Egyptian military advisors, instructors, and commandos are assisting Somali forces in battling Al Shabab militants.From left, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Photo: AFPEgypt is amplifying its military presence in Somalia ahead of Ethiopia's December 31 deadline to withdraw, concurrently training and aiding Somali forces against Al Qaeda-affiliated militants, sources revealed to The National on Tuesday.Both Egypt and Somalia, belonging to…

President Bola Tinubu has joyfully received the national soccer team's, the Super Eagles, safe return to Nigeria after they endured a distressing situation at a Libyan airport. The team was poised to compete in another qualifying match against Libya, vying for a spot in the upcoming African Cup of Nations. Upon arrival, the Super Eagles found themselves allegedly "abandoned" at the airport. They faced a dire situation lacking basic necessities such as food, water, and even phone service following an unexpected diversion of…

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has branded the UNIFIL peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon as "ineffectual," arguing they have utterly failed to shield Israelis from assaults by Hezbollah. As tensions escalate, he urged the United Nations to withdraw these forces from the combat zones. "Israel will spare no effort in safeguarding its citizens. If the UN is unable to assist, it should at least refrain from meddling and relocate its personnel away from the danger zones," Cohen remarked on social media platform X.…