Topic: Somali

Somaliland mobile money service gets GSMA certification

By James Wanzala   2024-09-18 17:32:53

Somaliland’s telecommunications company Telesom has received recognition for its mobile money service ZAAD from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA).

Somalia introduces modern digital identification to enhance banking services

By Patrick Vidija   2024-08-26 01:05:25

The partnership will advance Somalia’s economy while aligning business practices with global standards and reducing financial risks such as fraud and money laundering.

Somali traders protest over digital sales tax

By AFP   2024-08-20 05:46:40

Market traders in Somalia demonstrated for the second straight day on Monday over the implementation of a five per cent tax on electronic payments.

The role of President Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia's democratic transition

By Fuad Haji Abdiweli   2024-08-15 22:41:22

The writer says as the country prepares for one-person, one-vote elections, the steps taken by President Mohamud and his administration mark a hopeful pivot in Somalia’s political landscape.

Somalia, Ethiopia conclude second round of maritime talks

By Agencies   2024-08-13 22:40:16

Somalia and Ethiopia have wrapped up a second round of maritime talks aimed at resolving a dispute that has strained their relations.

Conservancies warn over poaching of Somali Giraffes, ostriches

By Phares Mutembei   2024-08-13 20:59:56

Conservation groups have appealed to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to enhance the protection of Somali Giraffes and ostriches in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties.