Climate change is driving gender-based violence among rural communities in the breakaway region of Somaliland, according to the charity Oxfam. In times of increasing drought, women travel further to find water and other needs, raising the risk of sexual violence. Similarly, men unable to support their families too often take out their frustration on their family. Neha Wadekar visited the region of Sool, Somaliland, with Oxfam and has this report Continue reading “Somaliland: Climate Change Drives Gender-Based Violence”
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What does IDEAL do in Somaliland?
IDEAL is a program implemented in seven countries facing fragility or conflict: Burundi, Mali, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Somaliland, South Sudan and Uganda. Continue reading “What does IDEAL do in Somaliland?”
Building Better Futures in Somaliland
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”
This Is How Somaliland is Fighting Corona-virus
Africa—with dense mega cities, poor health infrastructure, and heavy Chinese investment—remains a growing corona-virus [COVID-19] concern, even as African governments respond aggressively to the public health threat. East Africa, especially, is at risk because the corona-virus pandemic coincides with
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Somaliland Women Find Opportunities, Risks Adapting to Drought
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”
Somaliland Creates Special Force to Contain Coronavirus
The Somaliland Commission for Prevention and Preparedness of Covid-19, recently tasked to prevent the spread of Corona-virus disease 2019 infection, on Tuesday imposed new restrictions designed to prevent that disease.. Continue reading “Somaliland Creates Special Force to Contain Coronavirus”
Prof. Ahmed Samater’s UK Tour on the Significance of 26 June 1960
Prof Ahmed Samater was in the UK touring major cities such as London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff to hold various lectures/gatherings to address Somalilanders to give 26 June its celebratory significance it deserves when compared with 18 May commemorations. Continue reading “Prof. Ahmed Samater’s UK Tour on the Significance of 26 June 1960”
Somaliland: Dispute Over the Former Somali Republic Airspace
Following the recently much-politicized announcement of the Federal Government of Somalia that Mogadishu Airspace is closed, the government of neighboring Somaliland Republic, on Saturday, proclaimed that Hargeisa airport is open to all international flights except for those temporarily banned in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading “Somaliland: Dispute Over the Former Somali Republic Airspace”
Somaliland Establishes Committee for Covid-19
Reports of COVID-19 infection in Kenya and Ethiopia have prompted the Somaliland government to take further measures to strengthen public health safety. Continue reading “Somaliland Establishes Committee for Covid-19”
The Trump Administration and U.S. Africa Policy
The Trump Administration and U.S. Africa Policy: What has been accomplished and what lies ahead? Continue reading “The Trump Administration and U.S. Africa Policy”