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International Workers' Day: United Front for Somalia's Workforce In Mogadishu, Somalia, on International Labor Day, FESTU and its unions unite to voice Somali workers' aspirations and demands. Globally, they support workers' progress and resilience, advocating for social justice, fair wages, and safe work environments in Somalia. They urge Somalia to take action on the Decent Work Country Programme signed in 2023. Addressing underemployment, implementing the National Employment Policy, and creating job opportunities are…

Hargeisa (AX) - The government of Somaliland reaffirmed its dedication to finalizing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia within the next two months, despite international pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to scrap the agreement.Speaking to Deutsche Welle, Somaliland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Isse Keyd Mohamud, emphasized that discussions between the two nations are still ongoing. Technical committees have been set up to streamline the process of reaching a consensus between President Muse Bihi…

In the face of recent economic turmoil and uncertainties, Somalia has a compelling opportunity to explore the potential benefits of integrating Bitcoin into its national financial strategy. This innovative digital currency could not only serve as a safeguard during turbulent economic times but also act as a catalyst for strengthening Somalia's resilience against future shocks. Somalia, along with many other developing nations, faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly disrupt its economic stability. These…

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited Mauritania, his first trip abroad since March election. The two presidencies confirmed.

France and its partners aim to raise large sums for Sudan as war rages on, causing severe humanitarian crisis. Only a fraction of the UN's fundraising goal has been met, leaving millions in Sudan lacking vital resources, according to Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna.

French President Macron revealed Monday that global donors are committing over 2 billion euros in assistance for Sudan following a year of conflict that has left its people facing starvation.

Amnesty International calls on Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed to lift arbitrary travel bans. The organization has identified about fifty travel bans in one week. Amnesty International also condemns "illegal" measures. Most of the people concerned wanted to travel to Turkey and a Member of Parliament was going to France. The…

During the first seven months of the year, the International Organization for Migration registers an increase in wiretapping of migrants from the Libyan Coast Guard in the Mediterranean. Figures difficult to analyze for the International Organization for Migration. A total of 20,257 people were intercepted between January and…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Members of the international community welcomed the progress made in holding free and fair elections in Somalia, arguing that the plan has been fully implemented so far in accordance with the original agreement. The country has launched the long process of selecting the leaders, who will lead the country for the next four years. Already, senatorial elections have started across the country, with Jubaland becoming the first state to choose senators. In a statement, members of the international…

Following the release in early May of 40 people detained since the October 2020 demonstrations around Guinea's presidential election, Amnesty International recalls that 57 detainees, arrested under the same circumstances, are still behind bars. NGOs demand respect for their rights and for criminal proceedings. "Despite these…