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Recently, a pivotal meeting chaired by Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh took place in Mogadishu, uniting vital stakeholders from the Somali government. Attendees included officials from key ministries—Finance, Justice, Security, Commerce, and Communications—alongside representatives from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), the Financial Reporting Center, and the National Communications Authority. This high-level gathering underscored a collaborative commitment to a common goal: combating the…

Rwanda's Currency Regulations: A Shift Towards Economic Stability In a significant move aimed at strengthening its economy, the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has announced that it will enforce stringent penalties on businesses and individuals who engage in transactions or price quoting in U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies without obtaining proper authorization. This initiative is more than just a regulatory measure; it's a vital step towards establishing and reinforcing the use of the Rwandan Franc in local trade.…

Nairobi (AX) — A significant shift is underway in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, where religious and community leaders are championing a movement aimed at redefining the marriage customs that have, over time, morphed into overwhelming financial burdens for families. This initiative, encapsulated in a binding decree, aims to alleviate the pressures surrounding wedding festivities while encouraging young couples to take the plunge into marriage. This decree, spearheaded by Hamaro’s Islamic Affairs Council and supported by local…

Imagine walking into a food storage facility in North Western State of Somalia, with piles of food supplies neatly stacked high, strategically organized for distribution. Yet, underneath this orderliness lies a pressing concern that authorities are actively grappling with. Recently, the government has taken a significant step—a prohibition on importing empty packaging materials—a decision rooted deeply in public health concerns. A Proactive Stance In a recent announcement, the North Western State of Somalia…

Flight from Erigavo: A Delicate Balance of Conflict and Peace In a landscape as complex and vibrant as North Western State of Somalia’s, the winds of change are swift and often unforgiving. At the heart of this transformation lies Erigavo, a city that recently witnessed the exodus of over 45,000 families. The underlying cause? A looming fear of potential conflict in the Sanaag region, despite a burgeoning peace initiative helmed by the North Western State of Somalia government. Minor skirmishes have erupted…

Who would have thought that a tool as simple as social media, once deemed for private exchanges, would require government licensing to operate? Yes, you heard it right. Under newly proposed regulations in Niger, if a social media group has 50 members or more, they might soon need a governmental nod to continue their digital interactions. The announcement came straight from Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed Raliou. During a national television interview, Raliou articulated concerns about these platforms being…

A checkpoint, weathered by time and sand, stands steadfast amidst the arid expanse of Somalia’s Northeastern State region. On a brisk March day in 2018, this sentinel of vigilance welcomed the world to Bossaso's bustling port city. Fast forwarding to today, Northeastern State's guardians are unfurling new strategies to unravel the tangled web of financial channels feeding the Islamic State's voracious appetite. In a bold maneuver, Northeastern State authorities have erected barriers against the clandestine incursion of…

"State of emergency" for ten days, "well being warning" for six months. A Council of Ministers was held on Friday, December 18, in Mali to debate the scenario thought of worrying in regards to the Covid-19 epidemic. Comparatively spared, with 6,049 formally registered circumstances and 211 deaths because the starting of the disaster, the nation is experiencing an upswing in contamination. With greater…