MOGADISHU, Somalia- When Somalia announced the closure of schools in March to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, students like 17-year-old Halima Astur lost all hope. “I knew that this meant I would not receive the relief food … Continued
The European Union has provided 4.1 million Euros for Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Uganda for humanitarian support in the wake of the havoc that continues to be caused by flooding. According to a statement released by the EU … Continued
Madeleine Cummings – CBC News The death of an American Black Lives Matter activist has inspired two Canadian women to compile a list of resources for Somali Canadian survivors of sexual violence. Asmaa Ali, a nurse in Edmonton, and Habon … Continued
By KRISTEN TAKETA, San Diego Union Tribune The San Diego County Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to keep Iftin Charter School open for another five years, despite a report from the county’s own staff listing many reasons to deny the … Continued
LAGOS (Reuters) – With her school shut because of the coronavirus, Tolu Alagba kneels as she copies down class notes from a communal village chalkboard, the closest thing to online lessons on an island with no electricity, a boat ride … Continued
(Reuters) – Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak. Below are details (in alphabetical order): AIRLINES THAT HAVE CANCELLED ALL CHINA FLIGHTS -American Airlines – extends suspension of China and Hong Kong flights … Continued
(Reuters) – Retired basketball star Kobe Bryant, a basketball prodigy and son of an NBA player who went on to win five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in helicopter crash in California on Sunday, officials said. Four other … Continued
By Faiza Jama Somalia was more than a trip about rediscovering my homeland. It was an intentional voyage to find a silver-lining to my lived reality as the child of struggling Somali immigrants. I wanted an escape from the fringe, … Continued
By Ahmed Mohamud Osman and Cigaal Yassin Summary Education is one of the key areas that receive a top priority in the national policy of any country. This is because education reflects the culture, language, values, and identity of a … Continued
By Abdifatah Dahir Ali Generosity, by definition, is the fact of being willing to give some money, gift, time or kindness. In other words, willingness and liberality in giving away one’s money, time etc. It is a character of great … Continued
By Doug Oster Abdulkadir Chirambo smiles easily, especially when he’s talking about the vacant city lots the United Somali Bantu of Greater Pittsburgh have converted to a huge farm-like garden. As president and spokesman of the organization, he gets serious … Continued
ZIQQI is Africa’s new online shopping platform. We aim to provide our customers with the ultimate shopping experience powered by the lowest prices, unmatched product variety and world class customer service. We’ve considered every want and need of our customers … Continued
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