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Opinion: Is Africa a shining example of how economic corridors can change development concepts?

It is almost two decades since the term Economic Development Corridor (EDC) was coined. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was the first organization to use the term in 1998. Since then, EDC is known as an integrated network of infrastructure within a geographical area designed to stimulate economic development.…

COVID-19: Authorities must protect health of detainees, staff and ultimately surrounding communities

Geneva (ICRC) – Detaining authorities around the world who have not yet taken measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 inside places of detention are urged to do so immediately to protect the health of detainees, staff and wider society.

Somalia: UNICEF statement on responses to rape and sexual assault

UNICEF is horrified and appalled by recent rapes against very young children in Somalia. These rapes, widely reported in the media, are mortifying to decent people everywhere. We sincerely hope that these inhumane acts, and the thousands of others that go unnoticed every year in Somalia, are the catalyst…

South Sudan Petroleum Minister Holds Talks with OPEC to Find Solutions on Oil Price War

JUBA, South Sudan -- While oil prices rebounded last week on hopes of successful negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Russia, they went back down again today following the negotiations' delay. Oil prices currently average $25 to $30 a barrel, maintaining their historic low and hurting producers…

Ministry of women and human rights condemns rape of three children in South Central Somalia

The Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia is appalled by the rape of three children aged three and four in Afgoye, South-West State,between 30 and 31 March 2020 and a seven-year-old in Balanballe, Galmudug, on 20March 2020.

Somalia: On International Mine Day, UN envoy highlights need for collaboration to eliminate threat

Mogadishu, 4 April 2020 – On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today highlighted the need for collaboration to eliminate the threat of mines to Somalis and Somalia's development.

Somalia: Critical juncture to curb spread of COVID-19 and save lives

Nairobi, Kenya (ICRC)— Somalia is at a critical juncture where immediate action can still curb the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply concerned about the impact that the virus could have on communities weakened by violence and conflict,…

Somalia and Norway Discuss COVID-19 Control

Mogadishu, Somalia— On Friday, Prime Minister, H.E. Hassan Ali Khaire and the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, held a virtual meeting to discuss the coordination of efforts between the two governments in order to control COVID-19 and other important issues of…

Somalia/Somaliland: Journalists face threats of intimidation and censorship for reporting Covid-19 in Mogadishu and Hargeisa

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 03 April, 2020- Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the recent threats of intimidation and censorship against journalists reporting Covid-19 in Mogadishu and Hargeisa.

Opinion: What is IRIMP? Could it be the third foundation of IGAD, East Africa?

IGAD at its inception in 1986 was dedicated only to issues of drought and desertification. In 1996 at the second foundation, the regional organization extended its mandate to act as a development agency with successful peace and security involvement. I believe IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan…

AfDB approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East and Horn of Africa

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 2, 2020/ -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries in the East and Horn of Africa on the control of swarms of desert locusts that are threatening livelihoods and food security. 

CPJ: Ethiopian journalist Yayesew Shimelis detained following COVID-19 report

Nairobi, Kenya -- Authorities in Ethiopia should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Yayesew Shimelis and cease detaining journalists without charge, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Somalia: Zero accountability as civilian deaths mount from US air strikes

Civilian casualties continue to mount from the US military's secret air war in Somalia, with no justice or reparation for the victims of possible violations of international humanitarian law, Amnesty International warned as it released details of two more deadly air strikes so far this year.

Opinion: Are SMEs the drive chain that moving African Economy?

If trade and industry are the two most important sectors in the African economy, the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector is a vital domain shared between them. The Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) and Small and Media Businesses (SMBs) form the SMEs sector which is effectively "the drive…

Somalia Becomes 182nd Member of Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

WASHINGTON DC, March 31, 2020 – The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group, is pleased to announce that the Federal Government of Somalia has become the 182nd member of the Agency, following normalization of its financial relationship with the World Bank.…

Somalia: Ocean Stars join FIFA's global campaign against Coronavirus

Members of Somalia's senior national football squad the Ocean Stars, have joined the FIFA-led global awareness initiatives to fight the spread of the killer disease COVID-19.

Statement from the United Nations System in Somalia on its support to contain COVID-19

Mogadishu – Somalia, like many other countries in the world, is facing the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Four journalists on assignment briefly arrested in Somalia's capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 29 March, 2020- Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arbitrary arrests of four Goobjoog Media journalists and their driver in Mogadishu on Sunday 29 March 2020.

Opinion: Nationalism, State Formation and Peacebuilding in Somalia

Nationalism and state formation in Somalia from the perspectives of history and identity politics this article argue that while nationalist movements have at times, when faced with a common enemy, generated temporary cooperation among Somalis, they have been unable to integrate traditional forms of…

UN in Somalia confirms that an employee of a commercial contractor has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus

Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia confirms that an employee of a commercial contractor engaged by the United Nations has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).