Tag: Somalia
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IGAD Warns of Intensified Drought Across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
IGAD Predicts Intensified Drought Across the Horn of Africa The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Weather Centre has issued a warning about an intensifying drought in parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The forecast, based on rainfall analysis from August to October using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), shows a marked rainfall deficit across much…
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IGAD Weather Centre Warns Intensified Drought in Kenya
Overview: Drought Intensifies Across the Horn of Africa The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has issued a stark warning about an intensifying drought across eastern Kenya, much of Ethiopia, and Somalia. The alert follows rainfall analyses for August through October, using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to gauge deficits. The figures show a…
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IGAD Warns Intensified Drought in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia
H2: Overview The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Weather Centre has issued a sobering forecast for the Horn of Africa, warning that drought conditions are likely to intensify in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The alert follows a detailed rainfall analysis of August through October, using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to gauge deficits across the…
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Somalia e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Personal Records
Overview: Somalia’s new e-Visa system and the breach As Somalia rolled out its mandatory e-Visa (also called eTAS) for travelers on September 1, 2025, authorities marketed the online portal as a streamlined gateway to entry. Within weeks, however, the system faced a serious security incident. The United States government confirmed that the breach exposed at…
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Somalia e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Records, US Warns Travelers
Overview: A New e-Visa System Under Scrutiny Somalia recently rolled out its mandatory e-Visa program, or eTAS, intended to streamline travel approvals for visitors. However, a security advisory from the U.S. government has cast a shadow over the system, reporting that at least 35,000 personal records were exposed in a breach. The breach raises urgent…
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Somalia’s e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Records, US Warns
Overview: The Breach and Its Implications Authorities in Somalia confirmed that a significant data breach tied to the country’s newly introduced e-Visa system exposed at least 35,000 personal records. The admission has intensified scrutiny of the official online visa portal, which launched on September 1, 2025, as part of Somalia’s push to digitize entry procedures…
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Somalia: Declining International Aid Slows Economic Growth
Introduction: Aid Decline and Economic Trajectory Somalia’s economy has shown resilience in recent years, with growth driven by services, livestock exports, and some public investments. But officials warn that shrinking development assistance from major international donors is beginning to weigh on momentum. In a recent interview with a major news outlet, Somalia’s Finance Minister Biixi…
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Somalia’s Growth Hit by Declining International Aid, Says Finance Minister
Overview: A Growing Economy Meets Waning Aid Somalia has shown signs of economic resilience in recent years, with notable improvements in sectors like agriculture, livestock, and small-scale trade. Yet the country’s progress faces a new hurdle as the government reports that a sharp decline in development assistance from international donors is slowing overall growth. Finance…
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Somalia Parliament Postponed Again: House Delayed Yet
The latest postponement sheds light on persistent parliamentary delays The House of the People of Somalia was again forced to postpone its scheduled session on 1 November 2025, underscoring a pattern of delays that has beleaguered the country’s legislative process. The meeting, which was intended to discuss a proposal recognizing a key national or legislative…
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Somalia’s House of the People Session Postponed Again: Implications for Governance
Overview: A Recurrent Delay in Somalia’s Parliament For the second time this year, Somalia’s House of the People has postponed its scheduled session, delaying crucial discussions and potential policy decisions. The repeated postponements underscore ongoing governance challenges in the Horn of Africa nation, where political timetables are often disrupted by security concerns, procedural disagreements, and…