Category: Research

Is Vocational Training a Way Forward for Somaliland Development

Is Vocational Training a Way Forward for Somaliland Development ?
For many young Africans, especially those from marginalised communities, TVET is a pathway out of poverty. Equally, to build up a nation there needs to be a labour force equipped with the practical skills Continue reading “Is Vocational Training a Way Forward for Somaliland Development”

Somaliland has Taken Measures to Prevent Monkeypox

Somaliland has Taken Measures to Prevent Monkeypox

As the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a global health emergency, scientists from the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa) CDC) also said that they are concerned about the speed of the spread of the new type of Monkey Pox (Mpox).

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Workshop on Enhancing Employment and Job Creation in Somaliland

Workshop on Enhancing Employment and Job Creation in Somaliland

On May 7, 2024, the much-awaited Consultation Workshop on Improving Employment and Job Creation by the Pharo Foundation was held at the Maansoor Hotel in Hargeisa. With the active participation of government ministries and prestigious Senior Experts from Pharo, the event was a great success. Continue reading “Workshop on Enhancing Employment and Job Creation in Somaliland”

Somaliland Presidential & Parties Elections Set for November 13, 2024

Somaliland Presidential & Parties Elections Set for November 13, 2024

November 13, 2024, is the date set for presidential and political party elections, according to a Saturday announcement made by the Somaliland Electoral Commission (NEC) Continue reading “Somaliland Presidential & Parties Elections Set for November 13, 2024”

Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports

Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a renowned independent international institute focused on research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament, has released its 2023 edition of the Trends in International Arms Transfers. The report reveals a significant reduction in arms imports across African nations, with a 52 percent decrease observed between the periods of 2014-2018 and 2019-2023. This substantial decline is attributed primarily to the reduced arms acquisitions by Algeria and Morocco, which saw decreases of 77 percent and 46 percent, respectively. Continue reading “Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports”

Nine Pharo’s Students Received Ethiopia’s UnderGrad Scholarships

Nine Pharo’s Students Received Ethiopia’s UnderGrad Scholarships

This week, the Pharo Foundation education team in Somaliland were delighted to celebrate a group of their graduates from Sheikh Secondary School, who have been selected as recipients of the Ethiopian Undergraduate Scholarship Awards. Continue reading “Nine Pharo’s Students Received Ethiopia’s UnderGrad Scholarships”

Another Cabinet Members Reshuffle in Somaliland

Another Cabinet Members Reshuffle in Somaliland

On Sunday, December 10, Somaliland’s president – H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi – announced significant cabinet changes with the goal of improving his performance as a president. It is anticipated that this reshuffle will happen right away. Continue reading “Another Cabinet Members Reshuffle in Somaliland”

New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia

New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Anopheles stephensi is a major vector of malaria in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, and its recent invasion into Africa poses a major threat to malaria control and elimination efforts on the continent. The mosquito is well adapted to urban environments, and its presence in Africa could potentially lead to an increase in malaria transmission in cities. Most of the knowledge about An stephensi ecology in Africa has been generated from studies conducted during the rainy season, when vectors are most abundant Continue reading “New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia”