FESTU

U.S. Ambassador Engages with FESTU Leadership to Catalyze Workers' Contributions to Somalia's Investment Ecosystem MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a world where investment often hinges on human capital, a recent dialogue between U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley, and the leadership of the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) underscores a vital theme: the indispensable role of Somali workers in steering the nation towards…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the ever-beating heart of Somalia, a passionate fervor echoed through the grand hall last week as the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) wrapped up its Fifth Quadrennial Congress in Mogadishu. This assembly wasn't just a meeting; it was a clarion call, a seminal gathering aimed at fortifying the nation's labor movement for the coming years. With a captivating theme—"Empowering Workers' Voice for Justice"—the two-day congress attracted 328 delegates. These included fervent representatives…