In the 19th century, to motivate workers and advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, and the eighthour workday, International Workers’ Day or May Day was established. Celebrated at the beginning of this month, May day remains significant for East Africans. It is marked by various events and activities organized by trade unions, workers’ associations,
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On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Somaliland – an unrecognized secessionist region within the Federal Republic of Somalia. The MOU grants Ethiopia twenty kilometers of coastal land in the Awdal province for fifty years to build a navy, in exchange for Ethiopia
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From May 6th to 9th, 2024, the SYL Cup football tournament was held at Ma’aqul Stadium in Mogadishu. The tournament commemorated the struggles of the SYL youth, who championed the unification of all Somali territories. Through Alpha Media and Consultancy, the tournament was fully sponsored by Dr. Mohamed Osman who advocates for environmental and peace
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On May 16, 2024, a high-level delegation from the Immigration Agency of Somalia, led by Director General Ahmed Said Mohamed, held a crucial meeting with the Director General of the Immigration Directorate of Norway, Frode Forfang, in Oslo, Norway. During the meeting, both parties engaged in productive discussions on several key areas, among them; Strengthening
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The Somali authorities have arrested 21 social media influencers accused of spreading clan-based insults and “bad behavior” online. The individuals, both male and female, were detained by the Banadir Regional Police and had their mugshots published on the Somali Police’s social media handles. The police said these influencers were causing “disorder and discord” in the
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On Monday, May 6, 2024 Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Kenya’s capital Nairobi in his first official state visit to the neighboring East African nation and was received by Kenyan Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense as well as Somali ambassador to Kenya. Meeting with Kenya’s Deputy President During his stay, Kenya
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