Feature Stories

Political, security and humanitarian matters in focus on international partners’ visit to South West State

Baidoa – A high-level group representing some of Somalia’s main international partners today met with South West State’s leadership to discuss a range of topics related to political, humanitarian and security developments in both the Federal Member State and

13 Sep 2022

Farhia Mohamud Hassan: Blogging to help change Somalia’s narrative

Mogadishu – Somalia is one of the youngest countries in the world, with 75 per cent of its population under the age of 30.

10 Sep 2022

Idil Awil Elmi: “I’d like to see future generations free from mental problems”

Mogadishu – Somalia’s population stands at around an estimated 16.8 million people – however, to cater to their mental health needs there are just 82 professionals throughout the entire country.

Idil Awil Elmi is one of them.

24 Aug 2022

Ahmed Hassan Wehlie: Combining a love for technology with peacebuilding

Mogadishu – Ahmed Hassan Wehlie has always had a technological bent.

12 Aug 2022

Photo Story: A week on the road to Sool and Sanaag

Located at the northern tip of the Horn of Africa, Sool and Sanaag are two regions known for their striking landscapes and rich, untapped natural resources.

30 Jul 2022

Catching up on human rights needs in Sool and Sanaag after four years

Ceerigaabo – Located in the remote eastern region of Sanaag, the small city of Ceerigaabo is some 560 kilometres from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland

22 Jun 2022