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US looks for cultural guides to help troops in Somalia

June 2, 2026

The American military is hiring advisors to help soldiers understand Somalia’s complex social landscape. These advisors won’t carry guns, but they’ll explain local customs, tribal relationships, and government structures. Their job is to prevent misunderstandings that could turn military operations

health

Ebola’s Rising Threat in Africa: A Call for Action

May 26, 2026

The Ebola crisis in Africa has grown into the continent’s second‑largest outbreak, with a death toll that now tops 220. The World Health Organization reports more than 900 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus began, and a handful of infections in neighboring Uga

health

Boosting Health in Somalia with Tax on Toxics

May 25, 2026

In many parts of the world, diseases that can be prevented or treated with simple care claim most lives. Experts say that almost three‑quarters of deaths are linked to such conditions, and the numbers could climb sharply in coming years. Because of this, a global goal called Universal Health Coverag

opinion

The Real Story Behind Losing Your American Citizenship

May 21, 2026

A lot of people think that once you become a U. S. citizen, the status is permanent. That idea was challenged recently when officials announced plans to revoke citizenship from several naturalized Americans. Over the past few years, the Justice Department has already started a process to strip citiz

crime

Man faces trial next year after London knife attack on two Jewish men

May 16, 2026

A London court recently set March 1, 2027, as the trial date for a man accused in a shocking knife attack that left two Jewish men injured in north London. The 45-year-old defendant, identified as Essa Suleiman, appeared in court on Friday but did not enter pleas to the four charges against him, inc

politics

Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

April 11, 2026

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

business

Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

March 26, 2026

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

politics

Turning Somalia’s Land into a Food Future

February 27, 2026

Somalia still sees its people starving, but the real cause is not a lack of food on trucks; it is deeper problems that short‑term aid can’t fix. 4. 3 million people are hungry today, and more than 700, 000 children suffer severe malnutrition. The country has a long coast, fertile river valleys and a

politics

Women’s Rights Laws Fail to Protect Women in Practice

February 24, 2026

The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67

opinion

Neighbors United: How Two Maine Towns Showed Love and Action

February 15, 2026

The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street