Human Interest

O Syrians, obey me as long as I obey Allah in your affairs,” he said. “By Allah, no one, no matter how powerful or influential, will be able to stand in our way.” 

He noted that the hotel is now open to guests, offering conference halls, dining spaces and residential suites in a highly secure setting.

Take the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Much of the world covers it through numbers and headlines. At Bilan, we go further. We ask: What does justice look like for a woman whose nearest court is days away? How does a “women empowerment” program fail when she cannot even travel safely to the market? Who are the unsung community leaders—women and men—quietly mediating disputes to prevent violence before it starts? These layers only emerge when the journalist understands the culture, the sensitivities, and the stakes.

Fish consumption in Somalia is rising, especially in Mogadishu’s bustling markets. Despite growing supply and awareness, many households still avoid fish due to old habits, myths, and cultural taboos.

Dhinowdo, once a bustling coastal town home to over 3,000 families, is now facing a slow-moving natural disaster that is swallowing the community and its environment. Strong, shifting sand carried by harsh winds has overtaken homes, wells, schools, and even the town’s health center.