Somali songs reveal why musical crate digging is a form of cultural archaeology: Mogadishu's Waaberi Theatre Troupe back in the 1970s when Somalia was a cultural hub. Supplied by Ostinato RecordsCrate diggers are cultural archaeologists who dedicate their time, money and energy to collecting musical artefacts that provide alternative histories from the fringes of society. … [Read more...] about Somali songs reveal why musical crate digging is a form of cultural archaeology | The Conversation
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Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth
APO News from Africa: Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth: Of the 6.2 million people affected by the drought ravaging Somalia, more than 1.5 million are women of childbearing age. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is particularly concerned about the fate of 607,000 pregnant women across the country who need maternal health … [Read more...] about Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth
#8March – The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion
#8March - The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion: For the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has organised the screening of the film “Desert Flower”, distributed in Italy by the independent producer “Ahora!”. The film … [Read more...] about #8March – The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion
UK Supports Somali Government and AMISOM to eradicate use of child soldier
UK Supports Somali Government and AMISOM to eradicate use of child soldier: The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have strengthened their capacities to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers in Somalia, thanks to a training initiative supported by the British Embassy Mogadishu in conjunction with British Peace Support … [Read more...] about UK Supports Somali Government and AMISOM to eradicate use of child soldier
EU Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini and Commissioners Neven Mimica and Christos Stylianides following the Presidential election in Somali
EU Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini and Commissioners Neven Mimica and Christos Stylianides following the Presidential election in Somali: We congratulate Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The new President will face among others the rightful expectations of the Somali … [Read more...] about EU Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini and Commissioners Neven Mimica and Christos Stylianides following the Presidential election in Somali
