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In the heart of Mogadishu, a Somali mother stands with her child, seeking the help of a dedicated health worker at a clinic. This scene is emblematic of a growing crisis within Somalia’s healthcare system, particularly as medical staff sound the alarm over a severe shortage of vaccines. As international aid dwindles, the effects of this struggle become increasingly dire. According to health officials and aid agencies, over 300,000 Somali children are at risk of missing critical vaccinations this year. The U.S. government's…

Advancing Somalia Together: The Role of ASAP Since the early 1990s, Somalia has been entrenched in a civil war that has irrevocably altered its socio-economic fabric. The aftershocks of conflict resonate deeply; countless Somali professionals have sought refuge abroad, establishing themselves in North America and Europe. Although their successes abroad are commendable, their absence created a significant academic void. Today, Somalia's universities struggle, and both its public and private sectors suffer from a…

An independent United Nations commission has declared that Israeli attacks on schools, as well as religious and cultural sites in Gaza, constitute war crimes and reflect an attempt to "obliterate" Palestinian life. "Israel has effectively dismantled Gaza's educational system and destroyed over half of the religious and cultural sites within the Gaza Strip," stated the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory in its recent report. In response, Israel dismissed the…

In recent years, there's been a flurry of notable commitments from major companies about revitalizing manufacturing within the United States. For instance, Nvidia has announced ambitious plans to establish a supercomputer plant on American soil, while Apple aims to inject $500 billion into domestic investment. However, a recent report from Wells Fargo economists suggests that the road to bringing back offshored manufacturing jobs will not be a walk in the park. The analysts at Wells Fargo noted, "An aim of…

Bosaso (AX) — In the vibrant, bustling port city of Bosaso, an electrifying drama unfolded as Northeastern State's security forces netted a group of eight individuals. Among them were six foreign nationals, allegedly the brain behind bomb-making activities linked to none other than the notorious ISIS. According to officials, these arrests were part of a strategic crackdown over the weekend, sending shockwaves through the underbellies of terror networks. No stone was left unturned in these meticulous…

A looming catastrophe is on the horizon for northern Gaza, with global food security specialists warning that famine could soon strike the region. As Israel escalates its military operations against Hamas, a militant group in Palestine, the situation grows increasingly dire. The independent Famine Review Committee (FRC), in a rare and urgent communication, emphasized the need for "swift action—days, rather than weeks"—from all parties involved in the conflict and those influencing its progression. Failure to act could lead…

Experts from the two countries have been in Pweto at the border since last Friday with the aim of updating the border for the part of their border between the Moero and Tanganyika lakes, whose route is still controversial. The area is regularly the scene of clashes between the Congolese and Zambian armies. as reported from…

A new attempt to purify New Delhi's notoriously polluted air will see 40 giant fans push filtered air into the heart of the Indian capital's exclusive shopping district. But the "smog tower" of 1.7 million euros is not without skeptics, who say it will not help a city known for having the most polluted air in the world. .

Published on Wednesday, the latest report from UN experts on the Central African Republic is serious. It describes about forty pages on the human rights violations committed by the various parties to the conflict. He also points to what experts call the "security sector faction" ... members of armed groups or militias recruited or instrumentalized by government members and security forces.…

It is a UN document that will not please Russia. This report, obtained by RFI, produced each year by UN experts working with the Central African Republic, points in particular to the violations of Russian mercenaries. Together with the Central African Army, they would have violated international humanitarian law, according to experts, which recorded abuses committed by armed groups, but also by the…