Hargeisas

Gobonimo Market Blaze Underlines Ongoing Vulnerabilities in Hargeisa's Commercial Centers Hargeisa (AX) — The tranquil evening air of Hargeisa was ruptured by a blaze, a fire that engulfed Gobonimo Market on Saturday. This incident starkly highlighted the underlying weaknesses of the city's vital trading zones. Are these catastrophic events becoming all too commonplace in a city heavily reliant on its markets? The North Western State of Somalia Police, through a succinct press release, confirmed the deployment of…

She’d been busting her hump with laundry, cleaning, and cooking, earning a humble $6-10 daily, just enough to keep her family afloat. After five long years, her gig was pulled from under her feet by her employers, citing financial strain. “We now lean on our neighbors’ generosity for food. When nothing turns up, we go to bed hungry,” Najmo explained. “We’ve got zilch. All we can do is pray to the Almighty for relief,” she sighed. She's drowning under $400 in back rent and facing eviction. Previous oustings from other homes…