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In Beledweyne, the Hawadle community's leader, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, became the 21st chief of the Hawadle clans in a vibrant ceremony in Hiiraan. Many attended, including federal and regional leaders, elders, held in the Dara Ugas neighborhood on the outskirts of the Halgan district. Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo congratulated the new chief, urging him to carry on the legacy of past chiefs for Somalia's progress, peace, and unity. Last year, Somali army forces and local militias freed the…

By Dr. Mohamoud Abdi Hussein Thursday, May 2, 2024 It's a privilege to meet with the Minnesota Member of Parliament of Somalia and the Somali representative for Health and Nutrition, Dr. Abdirashiid Jiley. We engaged in a panel discussion regarding the current situation in Somalia and the disagreements over the constitutional amendment. Dr. Jiley shared the obstacles he encounters in the government and the Parliament's role. He mentioned significant alterations to Somalia's constitution, giving the President the power to…

In light of recent guidelines, the European Union has put on hold certain rules about granting visas to Ethiopian citizens. These adjustments prevent EU member nations from skipping specific paperwork and providing visas for multiple entries. Additionally, Ethiopian diplomats and officials will now have to pay for their travel permits, signifying a significant change in policy. The processing time for visas for Ethiopians has been lengthened from 15 to 45 days, a move that the European Commission deems necessary to push…

In the heart of Somalia, families evacuated Beledweyne due to heavy rain sparking floods. Villages like Kutimbo and Radeerka were hit hard. "The rain caught us off guard, flooding our homes. With our children, we fled to higher ground, battling the cold. Our homes remain underwater, so we can't go back yet," shared a resident. Thankfully, there have been no casualties as local authorities and rescue teams work to help those impacted. Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan region, is 300 kilometers north of Mogadishu.

Toronto Somali hub advances towards becoming a reality .socializer2 { float: left; list-style: none; padding: 1px; margin: 6px 0px 0px 0px; display: inline-block; position: relative } Earlier this year, leaders took a crucial step in rectifying the community's sense of isolation by agreeing to collaborate with advocates in establishing a Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation.With the tireless efforts of figures like Obo Hassan, manager at Istar restaurant, backing the cause, Rexdale's…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the pygmy community is still awaiting the adoption of the Bill on the Protection of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal MulegwaAdopted by the National Assembly in april, this law, which anchors positive discrimination in favor of once marginalized…

There is jubilation in Kenya's Shona community when nearly 2,000 of the former stateless members receive ID cards and citizenship, which will change their lives. In addition, more than 354 million people with hepatitis live around the world, leading to over one million deaths each year. On…

The Community Summit with Portuguese-speaking countries, of which France is an observer, will end on Saturday in the Angolan capital. In the corridors, one of the thorny issues is the death penalty, which has not yet been abolished by Equatorial Guinea. With our special correspondent in Luanda, Carina BrancoAngola today takes…

Our ambition to restore our country's geostrategic position is now becoming a reality with its membership of the community of East African states. This far-reaching diplomatic and economic act now places our country in the Community of East African States (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. These diplomatic results are part of a foreign policy focusing on good…

The curfew was decided on Sunday, June 27, initially for two days after three bombings in the city of Beni, finally maintained for the time being. In addition, activities from schools, markets and other companies that were originally banned are again allowed. Despite the measures announced by the authorities, concerns remain especially within the Islamic community of Beni, which has lost two imams who…