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The Impact of North Western State of Somalia's Sand Transport Suspension: A Regional Perspective In a significant move that reverberates through the Horn of Africa, Mahmoud has declared, “As of April 28, 2025, the transport of construction sand from the Salal region is to be suspended.” This directive, aimed at regional officials and companies, emphasizes enforcement until further notice. While on the surface, this announcement may appear unremarkable, its implications stretch far beyond the borders of North Western State…

NAIROBI, Kenya - In the bustling fields of central Kenya, where the sun casts long shadows over the lush green leaves of Khat, farmers halt their weary hands. This halt, however, is not for rest, but a cry for justice in the twisted mechanisms of commerce that link their fields to Somalia. Why, you might ask, would a thriving community decide to stop exporting their produce? It's a complex weave of economics and ethics, a tale that echoes powerfully in today's market-driven world. The quintessential Khat plant,…

Certainly, let's delve into the intricate tapestry of this issue with a more nuanced, professional tone. --- As the sun rose over the verdant landscape of central Kenya, painting ethereal hues on the horizon, thoughts weighed heavily on the mind of Jackson Karuiru. A man seasoned by the struggles of agriculture, Karuiru, the chairman of the Kenyan Khat Farmers Association, finds himself at the crossroads between tradition and the unforgiving march of modern economics. “How can we carry on under these circumstances,” he…