Science & Technology

New U.S. travel rules excludes foreigners vaccinated with Russia's Sputnik V

Local and foreign media have stepped up reports about rising Covid-19 infections in Russia. The reports indicated high deaths in the country. Some new trends are noticeably appearing. Interestingly, Tourism and Travel agencies have revealed that vaccine uptake has lagged in Russia and worse, due to…

Bird, Africa No Filter's story agency, goes live

Africa No Filter (ANF), the not-for-profit organisation focused on narrative change, has launched bird, Africa's first, optimized-for-mobile, story agency designed to shift narratives about and within the continent.

Reducing greenhouse emissions is key for Somalia's growing buildings amid worsening climate change

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - In Somalia, building infrastructure has increased and has become booming in recent years. This is due to the revival of the country's economy and return of diaspora back to the country.

Environmental degradation and lack of protective laws put Somalia's ocean resources at risk

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa with abundant natural resources, but unfortunately environmental activists are concerned about climate change, unsustainable fishing and the absence of laws that protect against environmental degradation put Somalia's…

Creating successful environmental justice advocacy: The case of Michigan State

WASHINGTON, D.C. (HORN OBSERVER) - Environmental justice is all about achieving fair treatment and meaningful participation of all people regardless of race, color, source, or ethnicity. national origin or income, related to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations…

With funding from France, UN's FAO eyes new technological innovations for flood response in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the French Government on Tuesday announced a partnership in kind, which will allow FAO and other organizations to strategically focus their flood response efforts with innovations in technology and satellite…

Transitioning to innovative green energy can help Somalia alleviate poverty

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Somalia is very vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather and contributes to poorer livelihoods that negatively affect the rural populations.

First doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have been delivered to Ghana – statement

JOHANNESBURG (HORN OBSERVER) First doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been delivered to Ghana through COVAX, according to a statement released by Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer at AstraZeneca on Wednesday.

How Facebook verification badge is sold and used for criminal activities in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) A tech cartel group operating as government officials have been selling Facebook Verification Badge to numerous entities including those known to have run suspected criminal activities in the country, according to an investigation carried out by Horn Observer.

Somalia: Scaling up women's entrepreneurship education

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Despite its progress over recent years, Somalia remains a far from easy place for business and commerce, especially for women.