Author: Somali

Somalia is a backward country where the youth are suffering from unemployment, but at the same time, more than 60% of the population here consists of youth. These young people have creative minds and despite not having jobs, they find ways to earn money online by learning skills in the digital field. This is the reason why a significant change has been seen in the digital economy of Somalia. Here, 80% of the people now have mobile phones, and because of this, mobile phones have significantly increased mobile money services such as M-Pesa and Hormuud Telecom. According to a survey,…

Important steps are being taken to transform healthcare practices in Somalia. In which the rise of telemedicine is increasing rapidly. In Somalia, 40% of healthcare consultations are now through digital platforms. A lot of efforts are being made to make this facility available in rural and underserved areas as well so that in resource-poor areas health care can be provided through this innovative method. Since 2020, facilities using telemedicine such as Tele Med Somalia have increased by more than 60%. With the help of this more than 3 million people have access to healthcare. In low-resource areas where trained personnel…

Several steps are being taken to improve trade and investment in Somalia. Access to global markets is particularly high in sectors such as fisheries and agriculture. Somalia’s integration with the Horn of Africa offers better prospects for trade. Thanks to this solidarity, trade-in Somalia has been greatly boosted. This has greatly improved the economy of Somalia. Somalia is facing many challenges in these activities. Nevertheless, Somalia offers significant opportunities for foreign investment. Somalia is taking several initiatives to attract foreign investment, particularly in the agriculture and energy sectors. The Somali government is making efforts to improve trade policies and investment…

Somalia is facing many challenges and severe terrorism. Terrorist groups seem to roam freely here. Evil groups like Al-Shabaab, which is related to Al-Qaida, occupy large areas here. In Somalia, 99 out of every 100 terrorist attacks are behind Al-Shabaab. Their terrorist activities have caused serious damage to the Horn of Africa. The lack of stability in Somalia’s politics is also due to this group. They do what they want. Somalia’s neighboring countries Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya have been most affected by Al-Shabaab attacks. It has become impossible for Somalia to get rid of such terrorist groups. Most Gulf states…

Somalia’s major ports of Mogadishu and Berbera are directly in the strategic location of the Horn of Africa, playing an important role in regional trade. Despite facing problems such as political instability and weak infrastructure in Somalia, these ports have led to increased investment. Which is very important for private sector involvement and infrastructure development. These ports play an important role in trade between the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia. Which is very important to promote Somali trade. By improving governance and security, trade can be better promoted, which is vital to Somalia’s economic development. Strategic Importance of Somalia’s…

Somalia’s digital economy is growing rapidly, with 40% of the population using online services. This facility has increased internet access and mobile connectivity. Thanks to the Internet, money mobile transactions have also increased significantly. In Somalia, 40% of the population makes cash transactions through Money Mobile. Due to this many facilities have been made available. Fintech, aggrotech, and edtech have also grown due to platforms like Zaad and E-Dahab. Apart from this, the tech innovation sector is also growing quite rapidly with startups in Somalia. Despite all these facilities, there are many obstacles facing the development of these platforms in…

Al-Shabaab has plunged Somalia into deep humanitarian suffering. Al-Shabaab has greatly increased instability, insecurity, and displacement in Somalia. This militant group has occupied large areas, due to which there are many obstacles in the development of Somalia. Substantial assistance is being provided by foreign organizations, particularly the African Union and international partnerships. Nevertheless, these groups have weakened the Somali government. Often these groups were pushed out of the city but still could not eradicate these groups. Due to these groups, Somali society is suffering from a severe lack of law and order. This weak security environment has become a major…

In Somalia, pirates are closely related to terrorism. Piracy in Somalia has increased due to several reasons. Weak governance and economic difficulties in the 2000s have led to Somali piracy. Off the Horn of Africa, Somalia has grown due to the collapse of the central state. According to the data, pirates are closely connected to the areas controlled by al-Shabaab, which proves that piracy is an important means of raising financial funds for terrorism in Somalia. Pirates’ revenue is estimated at $120 million annually, supplied to insurgent groups such as al-Shabaab. These funds were used to support terrorist activities. By…

About 90% of people in Somalia are identified by their own clans. Here tribal conflicts take the form of war. These tribes play an important role in peace, unity, political stability, and decision-making in Somalia. Many tribes are rebels who disturb the peace here, they want only their rule here and their decisions should be accepted. And some tribes play an important role in the promotion of political stability here, they understand that the state does not plan for one tribe but for all tribes. And the only solution to the problems and challenges in Somalia is political stability. Here,…

Somalia has been in the grip of terrorism for the past several decades. Terrorist groups are occupying large areas here. These groups target both civilians and the army for their terrorist activities here. Among these groups, Al-Shabaab is at the top which is related to Al-Qaeda. Al-Shabaab has also sworn its allegiance to Al-Qaeda. They explode bombs in the country, killing hundreds of people. They call themselves religious, but no religion allows the shedding of human blood. Due to such groups, Somalia is suffering from political instability and financial and economic challenges. Somalia is fighting against these groups, and now…