livestock

Opinion/Analysis: Somalia’s livestock trade thrives without aid — and exposes the architecture of development failure By every conventional measure, Somalia should not have a functioning agricultural export sector. The country lacks effective development bank programs, European Union trade preferences and World Bank value chain projects. It has no subsidized inputs, no donor-funded extension services and no sprawling logframe tying every activity to a dozen indicators. And yet its livestock trade moves more than 5 million…

Tuesday February 10, 2026 Kenya’s deepening drought has left more than 2 million people facing hunger, with cattle-keeping communities in the northeast the hardest hit, according to the United Nations and other agencies. Stark images of emaciated livestock along the arid frontier near Somalia have shocked a region where climate extremes increasingly set the pace of daily life. For many families, the rains have grown shorter and more erratic in recent years, exposing entire districts to prolonged dry spells. In such cycles,…

Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, the esteemed Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, had an insightful meeting on Tuesday in Muscat with Hassan Hussein Mohamed, Somalia's Minister of Livestock, Forestry, and Range, who is gracing Oman with his presence during an official visit.In this meeting, they explored ways to enhance collaboration in the realm of livestock and meat production. The dialogue also touched on bolstering joint investments and other industries that cater to the shared aspirations of both…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, the police in the Banadir region unveiled a trio of men charged with livestock theft, following an operation in the Wadajir area of Mogadishu.These fellows are thought to be part of a broader scheme that swipes animals, goats being their prime target, using fancy rides for their escapades."The diligent officers at Wadajir police station have nabbed three individuals facing allegations of livestock thievery, focusing on goats," stated a communiqué from the Banadir Police Command.This development…

Somali Firm Transforms Invasive Ali-Garoob Tree into Charcoal and Livestock Nutrition Mogadishu (AX) — In an innovative approach to address a pressing ecological dilemma, Somalia’s ECOSOM has embarked on a mission to turn the invasive Ali-Garoob tree into charcoal and nutritious animal feed. This initiative not only combats environmental degradation but also revitalizes farmlands and supports local livestock. The Ali-Garoob, colloquially known as ‘Iskabaxaa,’ has wreaked havoc across Somalia’s dry landscapes, jeopardizing…