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Imagine, if you will, the heartfelt tale spun by Ilhan Omar, a congresswoman whose past dances through the tapestry of her narrative. Having sought refuge and sanctuary herself, Omar solemnly unveils the unique shade this issue paints her life. She observes with a melancholy timbre, "My kin and I lucked out with a golden ticket to these United States. Now, countless souls in teeming refugee camps won't be graced with that same twist of fate." What stories lie behind each weary face, yearning for a place called home? This…

Bosaso (AX) – In a twist of fate both intriguing and contentious, Northeastern State's regional leaders have turned down food aid supplied by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). This aid was intended to assist communities beleaguered by drought and conflict in Northeastern State. However, suspicions regarding both the aid's origins and its distribution process have cast a shadow over its intended purpose. During a no-holds-barred press briefing in Bosaso on the Sabbath, Northeastern State’s…

Baku, Azerbaijan (AX) — In a landmark move, Somalia's Ambassador Khadija Al-Makhzoumi, who serves as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, entered into an agreement with the Global Center for Climate Mobility on Thursday. This collaboration is aimed at supporting communities in Somalia that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Taking place in the vibrant city of Baku, Azerbaijan, the alliance seeks to bolster Somalia's efforts in climate adaptation. The primary focus is on advancing…

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…

The 25th International AIDS Conference highlighted an essential approach for eradicating HIV as a public health dilemma by the year 2030: prioritizing community involvement. Globally, the fight against HIV has always relied on collective action, making significant strides along the way. However, Dr. Joram Sunguti—a Senior Technical Advisor specializing in HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) at Pathfinder International—stresses that intensifying community engagement is crucial for tackling enduring…

Championing Human Rights in Somalia's Linguistic Landscape “Every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights.” This legendary opening line from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) now resonates in seven additional languages and dialects spoken throughout Somalia's diverse populace. This multilingual initiative aims to enhance awareness and comprehension of fundamental human rights within this Horn of Africa nation. This initiative has garnered support from the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

NCIC Denounces Ongoing Hostilities Between Akamba and Somali Communities in Mandongoi The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has publicly criticized the escalating violence between the Akamba and Somali populations in Mandongoi, located in Kyuso Sub-County. NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia expressed deep concern over the turmoil that has wreaked havoc on the local communities. “This conflict threatens the fragile stability we have worked so hard to build,” Kobia stated. The unrest has tragically resulted in…

The election in Ethiopia on June 21 came about within the absence of virtually 20% of the nation. Greater than 100 constituencies couldn't set up the vote resulting from the current inter-municipal violence, which is an increasing number of frequent within the nation, that is the case in Ataye, a metropolis within the Amhara area, north of Addis Ababa., Was utterly destroyed by preventing between the 2…

The Chadian president of the Transitional Army Council is demanding a downsizing of social networks. By receiving on Thursday morning, Could 13, the desires of the Muslim group in reference to the tip of Ramadan, Normal Mahamat Idriss Déby invited the Chadians to cease insulting one another on-line within the identify of peace. However undecided if he is heard.…

In Central Africa, all great apes are in dramatic decline. But on the spot, communities are mobilizing. The first forum for the civil protection of great apes from the forests of the Congo Basin, organized in Yaoundé, Cameroon, by the Alliance for the Conservation of Great Apes in Central Africa and the IUCN, aims to promote these field experiences. This meeting ends on Thursday.…