Tension in Borama remains high and the situation uncertain following two public statements from Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro and the dispatch of traditional elders to Borama. The traditional elders were sent to help calm unrest after deadly protests erupted Thursday night, triggered by the government’s announcement that it would proceed with the launch of Xeer
By: Tim Henderson As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less. Now, other industries with large immigrant workforces also are asking for relief as they combat labor shortages and raids. Visas for temporary foreign workers are a quick fix
By Simplice Bambe, Jean Sovon & Jean-Christophe Brunet The ongoing security crisis in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has deepened, with two rebel groups, the Congo River Alliance (AFC) and the 23 March Movement (M23), which are both opposed to the ruling regime, now working together. The AFC is a political-military organization composed of former
By Bulatlat Contributors MANILA– Media workers, advocates, and civil society organizations discussed on November 28 the safety of women journalists as a “fundamental human rights concern.” In a forum organized by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in observance of the International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders, various forms of gender-based violence were highlighted, including
The Gambian government is focused on transforming the agricultural sector, especially the groundnut value chain, in preparation for the 2025 groundnut season. Key initiatives include investing in new motorized screening machines to reduce post-harvest losses and enhancing market value through digital technologies, such as Point of Sale (POS) devices, to improve transaction transparency and promote
