Somalia

Somali Firm Transforms Invasive Ali-Garoob Tree into Charcoal and Livestock Nutrition Mogadishu (AX) — In an innovative approach to address a pressing ecological dilemma, Somalia’s ECOSOM has embarked on a mission to turn the invasive Ali-Garoob tree into charcoal and nutritious animal feed. This initiative not only combats environmental degradation but also revitalizes farmlands and supports local livestock. The Ali-Garoob, colloquially known as ‘Iskabaxaa,’ has wreaked havoc across Somalia’s dry landscapes, jeopardizing…

Amina's Journey: Overcoming Trauma to Embrace Education in Somalia The harrowing experiences of that fateful day lingered in Amina's mind, pushing her away from the classroom for weeks on end. “I was absolutely terrified,” she recalled. “It felt like I would never return to school. The dream of becoming a teacher seemed utterly out of reach.” Amina represents one of countless young souls in Kismayo whose education has been drastically interrupted by the prevailing turmoil in the region. The safety of children hangs in the…

Empowering Families: The Somali Autism Summit Sparks Critical Conversations The inaugural Maangaar Summit, hosted in Bloomington, was a vibrant gathering that drew Somali parents, healthcare professionals, and service providers together. They shared a singular goal: tackling the hurdles faced by families with autistic children in their community. "Maangaar," which translates to "unique mind" in Somali, symbolizes their focus on autism. This issue has become particularly pressing in Minnesota, where, by 2020, one in 16…

Security and Climate Summit Takes Place in Mogadishu The bustling city of Mogadishu recently hosted a groundbreaking conference focused on the dual challenges of security and climate change impacting Somalia. “Today’s gathering holds immense significance, as it unites individuals from the climate sector with security professionals, and vice versa,” remarked Christophe Hodder, the UN advisor on climate, security, and the environment, during a conversation with Anadolu. His words underscored the urgency for collaborative…

Somali Mainer Returns to East Africa to Pursue Presidency of Jubaland In 2009, a Somali native resettled in Maine and quickly found his footing. He established a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and wellness in immigrant communities, earned a doctorate in public policy from the University of Southern Maine, and recently launched an aid organization designed to send essential resources to communities in East Africa. Ali's charitable work led him back to his homeland, Jubaland in southern Somalia, where he witnessed a…

Man Charged with Assisting Eight Foreign Nationals in Illegally Crossing into Canada A resident of Winnipeg, originally from Somalia, faces serious allegations regarding human trafficking. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Abshir Mohamed Osman, aged 35, was apprehended after eight individuals from Africa were spotted illegally making their way into Manitoba from the United States late last month. On August 22, police discovered Osman driving a rental car that contained these eight individuals close to…

Renewed Violence Erupts in Central Somalia as Clan Clashes Escalate GALKAYO, Somalia (AXADLE) - A surge of violence has left over ten individuals dead and numerous others wounded amidst fresh confrontations between the Habargedir/Saleban clan militia and the Marehan/Wagar Dhac militia in the Galgaduud area. This turmoil, ignited by an alarming influx of weaponry and the involvement of government figures, began on Friday, September 6, and persisted through Sunday, September 8, in the village of Bali Soonyaale.…

Biden Extends Sanctions on Ethiopia Amid Ongoing Instability Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. President Joe Biden has chosen to prolong sanctions aimed at specific individuals and groups entangled in Ethiopia's persistent conflict. This decision sustains a national emergency declaration originally set to lapse on September 17, 2024. The sanctions, established under Executive Order 14046, will stay in place for an additional year, as Biden seeks to confront what he deems a sustained threat to American national security and…

Isniin, September, 9, 2024 (AX) - Warar dheeraad ah ayaa kasoo baxaya weerar uu ka geystay xaduuda u dhaxeysa Urdun iyo Daanta Galbeed ee la heysto nin u dhashay dalka Urdun oo watay gaari xamuul ah. Ninkaan weerarka fuliyay oo ah Darawal ayaa magaciisa lagu sheegay Maher Jazi, kaasoo weerarka ka fuliyay meel u dhaw buundada Allenby ee ka soo gudubta dhanka Urdun isagoo watay gaariga xamuul ah. Saraakiil ka tirsan Militariga dalka Israa'iil ayaa warbaahinta u xaqiijiyay in ninkaan uu rasaas ku furay ciidamada difaaca…

Isniin, September, 9, 2024 (AX) - Qaar kamid ah xildhibaanada Golaha Shacabka ayaa si adag uga horyimid go’aan dhawaan kasoo baxay guddoonka baarlamaanka, kaasoo xayndaabka baarlamaanka ka mamnuucaya in xildhibaanadu ay ku qabtaan shir jaraa’id ama wareysi saxaafadeed. Xildhibaan Cabdirisaaq Ciid, oo kamid ah xildhibaanada Golaha Shacabka, ayaa sheegay in go'aankan uu yahay mid lagu caburinayo saxaafadda, isagoo ku eedeeyay in uu yahay tallaabo ay ka dambeyso Aqalka Soomaaliya. “Waxaa nasoo gaartay in baarlamaanka…