When Cash Failed, Connection Became Currency

When cash failed in Somalia, connection became currency. How mobile money helped rebuild trust, access, and resilience and why EVC Plus became more than a payment method. Read the full story.

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High Court Clears Duale After Ebola Facility Apology

Kenya’s High Court on Tuesday discharged Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale from contempt proceedings after he issued an unconditional apology and confirmed the indefinite suspension of a controversial U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base.

South Sudan Sets Historic Election Date But Peace Hangs in the Balance

South Sudan has set December 22, 2026 as the date for its first ever general election, but with an armed opposition threatening to jail registration workers and gaping funding shortfalls unresolved, the announcement raises as many questions as it answers.

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Police Target illegal arms after deadly confrontation

Somali government security forces deployed across Mogadishu's Abdiaziz district on Saturday, launching what authorities described as a targeted operation to recover illegal...

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Bilan Media at Four:Amplifying Voices,Advancing Justice, and Reshaping Journalism In Somalia

Four years since its founding on 11 April 2022, Bilan Media has grown from a bold initiative into a powerful platform where Somali women are no longer just subjects of stories — they are the storytellers. Produced with support from UNDP Somalia and the European Union, the platform has trained young female journalists, published over 400 impactful stories, and reached millions of audiences across Somalia and beyond — all while championing women’s leadership, resilience, and visibility in a male-dominated field.

Somalia Files Criminal Complaint Against Turkish Blogger Over Defamatory Posts Targeting Diplomats

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Ankara has lodged a formal criminal complaint against Turkish social media user Umut Çağrı Sarı, citing a pattern of fabricated claims about Somali diplomats and institutions. The complaint, filed with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on March 17, 2026, invokes articles of the Turkish Penal Code related to defamation, incitement to hatred, and public dissemination of misleading information.

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Provides Financial Assistance to Maama Ugaaso Foundation and SWDC

The foundation donated $10,000 to Maamo Ugaaso Foundation, a center dedicated to caring for orphaned girls and street children. The contribution aims to strengthen the center’s essential services and ensure that children under its care receive the support, compassion, and stability they need during the holy month of Ramadan.

Somali Army Rushes Aid After Roadside Bomb Kills Civilians Near Ceeldheer

A roadside bomb planted by al-Shabaab hit a civilian vehicle near Ceeldheer in central Somalia, killing and injuring passengers as the Somali National Army evacuated the wounded to Mogadishu.

Somalia, UN Launch 2025 Child Protection Plan: What You Need to Know

Somalia and the UN have signed a 2025 implementation guide in Mogadishu to strengthen protection, accountability and reintegration support for children affected by armed conflict.

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When cash failed in Somalia, connection became currency. How mobile money helped rebuild trust, access, and resilience and why EVC Plus became more than a payment method. Read the full story.
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