Settlement

Revisiting the Narrative: The Somali Village at the Bradford Great Exhibition The year was 1904, a time when the landscape of Bradford transformed into a vibrant festival hub, drawing in millions eager to partake in what could be considered one of the largest public celebrations of the era. Yet, amid the jubilant fairgrounds and the displays of industrial prowess, the exhibition included an extraordinary feature that would leave an indelible mark on history—a living, breathing Somali village. For six months, roughly 100…

Purdue Pharma, along with its controlling Sackler family, has recently hammered out a staggering $7.4 billion agreement aimed at settling a tidal wave of lawsuits. These cases allege that the painkiller OxyContin played a significant role in igniting the opioid addiction catastrophe gripping the United States, as affirmed by several state attorneys general. This settlement comes nearly seven months after the U.S. Supreme Court upended Purdue’s earlier bid for resolution via a bankruptcy settlement. At that time, Purdue…

In Hirsalama village, located in Somalia's Mudug region, 300 families were forced to flee from ongoing clan conflicts, now gripping the wind-blasted coastal hamlet of Dhinowda, where they grapple with basic survival. Take Mohamed Abdirahman Osman, for instance. He and his nine-member family trudged for three grueling days to reach Dhinowda, about 45 kilometers from their home. Initially, they had 60 goats, but lost 40 to thirst and hunger during the journey. Upon arrival, the ordeal worsened. More goats perished due to the…

Turkey calls for peaceful settlement of Tigray conflict ANKARA, Turkey - The Turkish government has called for a peaceful resolution of the Tigray conflict, which is now spreading to other parts of Ethiopia, a big setback for ongoing efforts to stabilize the Horn of Africa nation. During the past nine months, the Tigray Defense Forces and the Ethiopian National Defense Forces , fought for…

Somalia should personal its settlement regardless of Qatar's breakthrough EDITORIAL | Qatar could have stolen the highlight this week after it helped maneuver key conciliation actions inside and outdoors Somalia. However the steps solely final so long as any Somali feels that no nation has been imposed. Initially, Qatar emerged because the unlikely mediator after Dr. Mutlaq bin…

Ivory Coast and Ghana continue their deal with multinational chocolates. The two countries, which concentrate two-thirds of the world's cocoa production, accuse them of refusing to pay the Decent Income Difference (DRD), a premium of $ 400 per tonne for planters. The regulators, the Ivorian Coffee-Cocoa Council (CCC) and the…