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Somali poets often delve into the intricate depths of philosophy and social critique. A shining example of this is Hadrawi, whose poem 'Dabo-Huwan' sharply critiques neoliberalism and the ripple effects of globalization. He argues with fervor that the relentless chase for material wealth has corroded the moral core of Somali society. In his view, the modern fixation on individual desires has inadvertently catalyzed the erosion of time-honored cultural virtues—endurance, harmony, trust, honesty, unity, and, most…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring. Tonight, the mystery unfolds as we discover the latest victim. It's not simply one casualty—rather, two main characters and several supporting roles meet tragic ends. Reader, brace yourself: what follows contains major spoilers from season three. Embracing Fate: 'Amor Fati' To dissect the events of the final episode, we have two pivotal elements to consider: the episode's title, "Amor Fati," and a compelling conversation between Chelsea and Rick during a…

Mogadishu (AX) — Faadumo's journey began when she was just seven. A tragic medical oversight left her partially paralyzed, changing the trajectory of her life forever. Yet, her struggle extends beyond personal physical challenges to battling societal perceptions that deem disability a mark of shame. One of her most profound challenges arose when she discovered love. She found a partner, and their hearts whispered promises of a future together. Yet, societal voices threatened their happiness. "They told him to find…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Salonga National Park, the largest in the country, was withdrawn on 19 July with Unescode from the World Heritage List in Danger where it had been listed since 1984. This decision rewards efforts to preserve this park from 36,000 square kilometers, considered the largest reserve of tropical rainforest in Africa. Pastor Cosma Wilungula, Director General of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation, is RFI's guest. .

Book Express, founded a year ago by a passionate reader, Alpha Ramazani, is one of the only bookstores in Kinshasa. But to allow readers in his hometown to also have access to the latest novels, the latest French-speaking essays or documents, he commutes between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Kong and departs regularly at Kinshasa Airport, with suitcases folded with sweat in his forehead. Its…

After a career in satirical journalism, the Senegalese Pape Samba Kane returned to his first literary and artistic love. With two collections of poems and a novel published over a decade, the 60-year-old has established himself as one of the greatest voices in African literature. "I am the fruit of you / Of your laughter that makes me eat / You guava my nostalgia /…