Month: November 2023

Pharo’s New Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program in Somaliland

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Pharo’s New Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program in Somaliland

Dr. Mohammed Aw Ali – Pharo Foundation’s Head of Health in Somaliland. He has been a leading figure in the launch of Pharo’s new Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) program. He has big goals and aspirations, and he hopes that by the end of this year, they will have tested up to 14,820 people for diabetes and hypertension. Continue reading “Pharo’s New Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program in Somaliland” →

Starlink in Hargeisa: How Satellite Internet is Revolutionizing Africa

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Starlink in Hargeisa: How Satellite Internet is Revolutionizing Africa

Africa is a continent that still lags behind when it comes to internet connectivity. Many rural areas lack broadband connectivity and the cost of mobile internet is often too high for the average citizen. However, that has changed with the introduction of Starlink. Continue reading “Starlink in Hargeisa: How Satellite Internet is Revolutionizing Africa” →

DP World Berbera: Trade Brings Hope for Somaliland

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DP World Berbera: Trade Brings Hope for Somaliland

Short video capturing the transformation that has taken place in Berbera since DP World took over the port in March 2017. Honestly don’t think any other company could have pulled off the transition. Continue reading “DP World Berbera: Trade Brings Hope for Somaliland” →

Connecting Sheikh Secondary Students with Mentors at St Paul’s in London

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Connecting Sheikh Secondary Students with Mentors at St Paul’s in London

Since returning from half-term, we’ve been hard at work strengthening our partnership with St. Paul’s School. In addition to Sheikh School in Somaliland using St Paul’s Colet mentoring app in math and science since February, its students are now also benefiting from an English conversation class with St Paul’s students. Continue reading “Connecting Sheikh Secondary Students with Mentors at St Paul’s in London” →

Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters

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Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters

After suffering from recurrent large-scale famines, Ethiopia has become a net exporter of wheat for the first time, owing largely to the deployment of technology. Other African countries should likewise embrace irrigation, mechanization, and fertilizers to improve food security and unlock the continent’s agricultural potential. Continue reading “Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters” →

Israel’s Engagement in Gaza: “Textbook Case of GENOCIDE” Says Holocaust Scholar

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Israel’s Engagement in Gaza: “Textbook Case of GENOCIDE” Says Holocaust Scholar

Raz Segal – an Israeli associate professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Stockton University in the US – is someone you need to listen to. When he uses the term ‘genocide’, it is not done lightly – it is with precision. Here he sets out the case that the Israeli state is committing an ongoing genocide in Gaza – and questions of intent, incitement, prevention and accountability. Continue reading “Israel’s Engagement in Gaza: “Textbook Case of GENOCIDE” Says Holocaust Scholar” →

Maayir Mooge: Ma Siyaasi Danaystaa Mise Waa Halyey Qaran?

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Maayir Mooge: Ma Siyaasi Danaystaa Mise Waa Halyey Qaran?

Maqaalkan oo Af Ingiriisi ah halkan ka AKHRISO

Shakhsi jaceylka si indho la’aana loo aamino iyo rumeysiga  hadallo madhan  waxay noqdeen aafo soo ifbaxday mudadii uu Madaxweyne Muse Bihi xilka hayey, lagana yaabo inay ka dhigaan Madaxweynihii ugu xumaa tan iyo dib-u-dhiskii Jamhuuriyadeenna Somaliland. Inkasta oo aynaan dul istaageyn burburka tareenka uu wado Madaxweyne Muse Bixi iyo halka uu kaga jiri doono buugaagta sooyaalka taarikhda, qoraalkan nuxurkiisu wuxuu yahay in dadweynaha Reer Somailand ay yeesheen dhaqan cusub oo ah inay dabogalaan ash-khaasta hadaladda macaan ee aan micnaha badan lahayn ku hadaaqa.

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Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy

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Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy

This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Crisis Group experts Omar Mahmood and Sarah Harrison, to discuss where Somalia’s military offensive against Al-Shabaab might be headed and the evolving role of the U.S. in the country. Continue reading “Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy” →

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

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New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

In October 2023, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, raised fears of a new war with neighbouring Eritrea. In a high-profile televised speech, he claimed that Ethiopia should assert its right to access the Red Sea. Raising fears that Ethiopia was preparing for conflict, Eritrean forces moved close to the border. Continue reading “New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea” →