Unsettled

The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Friday that all hypotheses regarding the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic remain unresolved. This declaration follows a drawn-out four-year investigation that faced significant obstacles due to the withholding of essential data. The pandemic has had a staggering toll, with WHO estimates indicating that around 20 million lives were lost. It also wreaked havoc on economies, overwhelmed health systems, and drastically altered everyday life for countless individuals. The initial…

In the bustling streets of Mogadishu, where the skyline is painted with vivid billboards and enticing signs, a new wave of regulatory rigor has swept over the city. Authorities have embarked on a comprehensive initiative targeting businesses that have skirted the city’s advertising tax laws. The focal point of this crackdown? Unregistered and unlawful advertising structures punctuating the city's busy thoroughfares. Has the vibrant chaos of unregulated displays become too…

The Somali Embassy found itself embroiled in a sticky legal tango over unpaid renovation dues. A Kenyan court recently mandated the disbursement of $201,942 to Kingsly Construction Limited from the embassy's accounts after a contractual hiccup back in 2016. NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A Kenyan court has directed Premier Bank to release KSh 26 million ($201,942) from the Somali Embassy's funds to Kingsly Construction Limited. This verdict marks the end of a three-year tussle over unpaid renovation bills for the embassy's Nairobi…