Ibrahim Egal, pictured, was the first democratically elected president of self-proclaimed Somaliland. His presidency lasted between 1996 and 2002. Photo: Charles Fred /Flickr
Of: Patrik Ölvestad
On November 13 this year, voters in Somaliland went to the polls to elect a new president. The opposition party's candidate, Mohamed Abdullahi, emerged victorious. The breakaway region of Somalia lacks international recognition. At the same time, international interest in the breakaway region is increasing, which has led to intensified geopolitical tensions.
December 22, 2024, News
Road outside the city of Jowhar in Somalia an area where many have been forced to leave their homes due to drought and conflict. Photo: Tobin Jones, AMISOM / AU. Source: Flickr.
Of: Wilma Sörman Ivarzon
The drought in Somalia is likely to be the worst in 40 years and thousands are at risk of starvation. Despite this, billions in aid money are missing to be able to meet the problems with the drought.
March 30, 2022, Notis
The severe floods in Beledweyne, Somalia, have affected up to 500 people. Photo: Tobin Jones / AMISOM
Of: Nagaad Kadir Abdimaxmud
There are numerous civil wars, revolutions and natural disasters around the world. Many of these events have received media attention. What happens to the disasters that go unnoticed? Are those people left to their own fate? It is often said that media reporting is affected by the CNN effect. Nicklas Håkansson who researches political communication and journalism at the University of Gothenburg […]
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December 5, 2019, Think piece
Collaborations between companies and aid actors are an important part of the global goals for sustainable development. The Somali company Horyaal cable TV collaborates with the Swedish organization Forum Syd.
Of: Erica Fahlström
Partnerships between companies and aid actors are a prerequisite for achieving the global goals. But how should poverty reduction, peace and climate issues be part of for-profit companies? Wilo Abdulle, who is participating in Almedalen Week this year, talks about how her company Horyaal cable TV works with the global goals in Somalia.
July 2, 2019, Reportage
