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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions

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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions?

After extensive research and countless scientific experiments in this unprecedented advancement in technology and natural science, humans have not been able yet to manufacture an ounce of artificial blood to this day, and there is no substitute for human blood. Neither experiment with animal blood for human transfusions is providing a promising breakthrough.   Continue reading “Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions” →

Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic

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Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic

Somaliland will remain POOR and HOPELESS unless it adopts innovative and aggressive policies towards Free Trade and openness for Tourism, Foreign Investments,  and Oil & Gas Explorations Continue reading “Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic” →

Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle’s Script

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Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle's Script

What is Far Wadaad? Far wadaad or Wadaad’s writing is writing Somali language in the Arabic alphabet. It is attributed to Sh Yusuf Al-Kawnayn by M.I. Lewis in his book Saints and Somalis. Since Aw Barkhadle is reported to live in the 13th century, this makes far wadaad the original Somali alphabet Continue reading “Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle’s Script” →

Gudomiyihii Xisbigii NUF: Marxuun Axmed Xasan Ibrahim (1904-1980)

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Gudomiyihii Xisbigii NUF: Marxuun Axmed Xasan Ibrahim (1904-1980)

Axmed Xasan waxa lagu qiyaasaa inuu dhashay 1904. Waxa uu ku dhashay agagaarka miyiga Hargeysa, oo aan magaalo ahayn xilligaas. Sida uu qiyaasayo Cumar Axmed Xasan waxay qoyskoodu degi jireen inta u dhaxaysa Wadda-Bariis ilaa Buurta Almis. Waxay ahaayeen qoys geela dhaqda oo sida la sheegay Xasan Ibraahin oo ahaa aabbihii ayaa geela aad u jeclaa. Axmed Xasan waxa uu dhigtay qur’aanka oo sidii carruurta Soomaalida loogu bilaabi jiray malcaamadda ayuu sidaa ku bartay Quraanka. Waxa kale oo yaraantiisii u fududaatay inuu barto Afka Carabiga. Ku hadalka Afka Carabiga iyo sida uu u bartay Cumar Axmed Xasan oo ka warramaya waxa uu yidhi: Continue reading “Gudomiyihii Xisbigii NUF: Marxuun Axmed Xasan Ibrahim (1904-1980)” →

Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland

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Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland

Former Somalia fighter jet MiG-17 bomber pilot and captain of the Air Force, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan mostly known as Ahmed Dheere, ignored his commander’s order and refused the bombardments of the city of Hargeisa in 1988. Continue reading “Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland” →

Building Better Futures in Somaliland

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The IDEAL program in Somaliland builds upon previous in-country experience for the creation, strengthening and duplication of local economic for that bring together local government, business community and civil society. These inclusive economic platforms will benefit the local economy through, amongst other, the development of smart business cases and the promotion of investments. Continue reading “Building Better Futures in Somaliland” →

Somaliland Women Find Opportunities, Risks Adapting to Drought

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After years of devastating droughts, many rural families in the breakaway territory of Somaliland are migrating to urban centers. To survive, some women are going into business, challenging traditional gender roles that have long defined the workforce. Neha Wadekar visited the town of Burao with the charity Oxfam and has this report. Continue reading “Somaliland Women Find Opportunities, Risks Adapting to Drought” →