Avert

Mogadishu (AX) – Can you imagine the palpable relief felt when an impending disaster is averted? Such relief was witnessed in Somalia, between the years 2021 and 2024, thanks to the resolute and scaled-up efforts of United Nations humanitarian agencies and their partners. Despite facing daunting operational hurdles, their combined endeavors succeeded in staving off what could have been a catastrophic famine. This critical information was revealed in a recent independent evaluation that beckons us to ponder: what does it…

Washington — In a strategic maneuver veiled with the complexities of international diplomacy, Somalia has engaged the expertise of a Washington lobbying firm with connections to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The motive? To obstruct the envisioned withdrawal of American forces from Somali soil. Imagine this: On a chilly November day in 2024, Somalia’s steadfast envoy to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, inked a contract with BGR Group. This agreement, worth a substantial $600,000, stretches across a year and links…