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Somalia’s NCA and IFC Introduce Rules to Enhance Telecom Competition and Optimize Submarine Cable Landings
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) has teamed up with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out fresh regulations aimed at enhancing submarine cable landings and ramping up competition in the telecom industry.
Gathering for a two-day powwow in Nairobi, Kenya, the NCA and IFC sat down with telecom operators, industry gurus, and government bigwigs to sketch out a new rulebook. Their mission: to lay the groundwork for Somalia's digital future. These new regulations will dive into…
WATCH: Somali Community Feels ‘Betrayed’ After Wiretap Involving 5 Black Officers
The sentiment in Ottawa’s Somali community is one of profound betrayal and alarm after learning that five Black officers were secretly monitored by the city’s police force, a situation they've described as deeply unsettling.
The 79th General Assembly: From Criticisms to Concrete Measures – Opinion Editorial
By: H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed
In the last ten years, the United Nations General Assembly has frequently grappled with critical global issues, from sustainable development to conflicts between states. Traditionally, the Assembly has delivered strong condemnations. Yet, today's urgent challenges call for a leap from mere words to decisive, concrete actions. With the 79th session on the horizon, hopes are pinned on finding tangible solutions to the crises that plague regions and affect millions worldwide.
Global…
Djibouti’s President Guelleh Extends New Year Congratulations to Ethiopia
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (AXADLE) - Extending heartfelt congratulations to Ethiopia, Djibouti's long-time ruler, President Ismail Omar Guelleh, marked the advent of Ethiopia's new year 2017 on September 11, per the Ethiopian calendar.
"Big congrats to Ethiopia on ringing in 2017! Wishing y'all prosperity and growth. Here's to deepening our nations' cooperation and solidarity," Guelleh shared on his official X account.
"Big congrats to Ethiopia on ringing in 2017! Wishing y'all prosperity and growth. Here's to deepening our…
Sweden to Provide $34,000 Incentives for Refugees, Including Somali Nationals, to Return to Their Home Countries
The financial aid for returning refugees is now at 10,000 kronor per adult, 5,000 kronor per child, and 40,000 kronor per family. This increase hopes to jazz up an underutilized program, which saw just one taker last year, per the Swedish government.Ludvig Aspling from the Sweden Democrats mentioned that the assistance, around since 1984, hasn't hit the radar too much, owing to its low-key presence. "If more folks know about it, and with the extra dough, we expect more to go back," he noted. Aspling is optimistic this might…
Niger Secures Additional Funding Agreements to Boost Food Security and Resilience
NIAMEY, Niger (AXADLE) – Niger's Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have inked supplementary financing pacts to amplify the Family Farming Development Programme across crucial regions like Maradi, Tahoua, Zinder (ProDAF MTZ), and Diffa (ProDAF Diffa).
Inking the deal for Niger was Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine. On IFAD's behalf, Bernard Hien, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa, took the pen.
This fresh injection of funds is…
The Gulf States’ Growing Influence in Africa
How are the Gulf states flexing their muscles in Africa?
Hassan Hassan, who founded and leads New Lines magazine, and Rana Mamdouh, a commissioning editor for Alpheratz (New Lines' Arabic sister publication), shine a light on this intricate web. Rather than clashing over ideologies, they honed in on gobbling up resources, further fragmenting nations already swimming in turmoil. It's complicated, to say the least.
Kenyan Court Confirms Freeze on Somali Embassy’s Accounts Due to Unsettled Renovation Debt
NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) - The gears are turning for a Kenyan construction firm, as Kingsley Construction Limited pushes forward with plans to auction off the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. The reason behind this dramatic move? An unpaid renovation bill that has been gathering dust since 2016, amounting to KSh 25.6 million (roughly $174,080 USD).
Last Thursday, with anticipation palpable in the courtroom, Somalia's plea to unfreeze the embassy's bank accounts at Premier Bank Limited was turned down by a Kenyan judge.
High Court…
Somali FM Asserts No Ethiopian Intrusion into Somalia Amid Egypt Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - In a candid chat with Universal TV, Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Fiqi, squashed rumors that Ethiopia had trodden on Somalia’s sovereignty. "No Ethiopian incursions on our turf," he stated firmly.
Researcher Investigates Economic Consequences of Declined Humanitarian Aid in East Africa
The research falls into two segments: "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Somalia" and "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Refugee Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Uganda."
In 2021, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) reached 34.4 million folks in East Africa through initiatives like providing school meals and specialized food for at-risk groups.
Fast forward a year, and East Africa saw the number of food-insecure people balloon to 82 million.…