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In a poignant confrontation of South Africa's troubled past, families of victims who suffered during the apartheid era are taking a bold stand against the government. They have initiated a lawsuit, grounded in deep-seated anguish and a yearning for justice, claiming that the state has failed to prosecute the political crimes committed during this tumultuous period. The lawsuit, presented in the Pretoria High Court, demands around $9 million in damages. It also calls for a comprehensive inquiry into the political…

Deeqo lounges on the stoop of her shiny new home, a significant upgrade from eight grueling years in an IDP camp. Photo by Hoodo Ahmed/Ergo In Garowe, the bustling heart of Somalia's Northeastern State region, the winds of change are brewing. A thousand internally displaced families are leaving behind the gritty hustle of tin shacks and entering the permanence of actual homes. Who’d have imagined? It’s a cultural shift, one that offers a poignant chapter of new beginnings rather than the endless loop of makeshift living.…

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Offers Land for Resettling 10,000 Displaced Families in Somalia Geneva – In a gathering convened by the UN and Somalia's Ministry of Planning in Geneva, Abdullahi Osman, the CEO of Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF), unveiled a substantial initiative to combat the displacement crisis in Somalia. He disclosed that the foundation is donating land worth $7 million to resettle 10,000 families who have been uprooted due to conflict, environmental damage, and climate upheavals. This commitment aligns with…

Picture this: a lively Friday where the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, fondly known as KSrelief, rolls up its sleeves and steps into action. They make their way to the Banadir region, nestled within the Federal Republic of Somalia, armed with a treasure trove of relief supplies. Their mission? Deliver much-needed aid to those who’ve had to flee their homes. What's in this humanitarian goodie bag, you ask? Exactly 1,000 sturdy shelter kits to provide a semblance of warmth and a little pocket of security…

Hawo Salad Cali, a resilient woman living on the fringes of Baidoa, transforms hardship into a lifeline by selling bones she gathers in the Buur camp. With determination etched into her daily routine, she turns what many might overlook into sustenance for her family. Let’s meet Maydigo Omar Yarow, a 60-year-old widowed mother of six, whose day begins long before sunrise. She embarks on a journey to a livestock slaughterhouse on the outskirts of Baidoa. Her mission: to gather discarded bones and hides, which she sells to…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke at a Pentagon press briefing on May 20, as captured by Ricky Carioti of The Washington Post. Lately, rights organizations have been nudging Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to green-light compensation for families affected by U.S. military actions abroad. This push comes as the Biden administration faces a final-hour challenge to fulfill its vow to mend its approach to unintended civilian casualties during military…

On Monday, it was revealed that Qatar Charity (QC) has rolled out a multitude of economic empowerment initiatives, targeting the 150 most impoverished families scattered across the diverse landscape of Somalia.These initiatives, all designed to boost income, encompass a range of resources. From livestock, including cows and sheep, to three-wheeled transport carts and convenient small retail outlets. Women have particularly benefited from sewing machines, while support for agriculture and handicrafts rounds out the array of…

IDP families in need of assistance/File photo/Ergo (ERGO) – Nasteho Mohamud Hashi, a determined single mother, has been facing a formidable challenge. The assistance she once received from the World Food Programme came to a halt in June, leaving her in a tight spot as she tries to feed her nine children. The $85 monthly support from WFP was a lifeline for Nasteho's family at the Hilac IDP camp in Dusamareb, located in Somalia's Galmudug state. Their circumstances changed drastically when conflict forced them to flee their…

Families uprooted by crop failures are seeking sanctuary in makeshift camps on the fringes of Baidoa. A harsh drought in Southwest Somalia has compelled over 120 families to forsake their farms and way of life, enduring severe conditions in rudimentary shelters. Image: Radio Ergo Mogadishu (AX) — Jinay Isaaq Hassan spent her days in the quaint village of Mintaanyo, diligently working her six-hectare farm while raising her children. However, her life took a drastic turn earlier this year. The life-giving rains failed to…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — An enormous wave of sadness has swept through Eastleigh, Nairobi, as the Somali community grapples with the tragic murders of three females from one family, found in separate parts of Kenya. Discovered on a Monday, the lifeless bodies of Waris Daud, her 22-year-old daughter Amina Abdirashid, and her 12-year-old niece Nuseiba Dahir, have left a trail of grief and unanswered questions. The trio vanished from their Eastleigh abode late Sunday night, never to return. The grim event has captured nationwide…