The African Star 2006-7
Published by students in the degree program in journalism and mass communication
and certificate in journalism
Degree - University of Hargeisa, Somaliland Degree-East African University, Puntland Survey results contain key recommendations in fight against HIV/AIDS
Hana Ismail Muse
University of Hargeisa
Somaliland
A recent survey that I conducted showed that the following actions are important in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. Full Story AIDSmuse
Government convenes meeting on gender-based violence
Hana Ismail Muse
University of Hargeisa
Somaliland
Hargeisa, Somaliland, June 28, 2007- National Gender Based Violence (GBV) Coordination Meeting was held at Maansoor Hotel Hargeisa. Full Story GBVmuse
In the valley of death : a personal experience of a Somali woman
A Somali woman who survived one of the fiercest wars and conflicts now lives a humble life in Hargeisa.
But she carries with her memories of her cross country flight, as an internally displaced refugee, from one conflict
to another in a desperate bid to save her family.
Journalism student Mohammed Yasin Mohamed recently interviewed her. Full Story.
Profile of Puntland State of Somalia
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia was established in 1998 by the efforts made by the traditional
leaders, intellectuals, and elites. These social groups felt a great
responsibility beyond the community they represented in order to get good governance. Full Story. (alis07))
Students injured in clash with police
Amiin Mohamed – Somaliland
Berbera, June 21, 2007 (African Star) – Two students were injured when Berbera teenagers protested against a student removal from Somaliland’s leaving school certificate examination. The incident occurred on June 21, 2007 at Bursade High school in Berbera. Full Story. (amiin07)
Police to investigate "anti culture" hair cut
Amiin Mohamed – Somaliland
A police guard for Somaliand’s parliament recently ordered a 14-year-old boy to have his hair cut because the guard did not like the “uncultured western style” of his hair. Full Story. (amiin207)
Mass media must cover the problems of chewing khat and national development
By ZamZam Ahmed Hassan -- Somaliland
Chewing khat is a continuing problem that the mass media do not adequately cover. Full Story
Public discusses school of tomorrow problems
Abdirahman Abdilahi Warsame -- Somaliland
Parents of students in the school of tomorrow met to discuss school fees and other problems facing the school. Full Story. (wars07)
THE EU and US policy dilemma in Somalia
Abdirahman Abdilahi Warsame (Somalilaland)
The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in Somalia is a product of intense negotiations in 2004 and involving the Somali warlords under the mediation efforts of Kenya as well as support from the European Union, the United Nations and the United States. The negotiations lasted two years. The TFG moved to Somalia in 2005. Full Story (wars2007)
Political system and parties in Somaliland
By Abdurahman Mohamed Ahmed -- Somaliland
To understand political policies and formations in Somaliland a background to the country’s history is important. Full Story. (abdura07)
Villagers agree to dismantle illegal grazing enclosures
By Aden Yusuf Qodah --Somalilaland
“Somaliland Ministry of Pastoral Development and Environment has held a ten-day advocacy
workshop on the protection and preservation of the environment in
Baligubadle which is one of the Hargeisa Region Districts with the support of Danish
Refugee Council ( DRC). Full Story. (Qoda07)
Somaliland is Africa's success story
Against all the odds, and with little international support, Somaliland is well on the road to stability and democracy
By Peter Tatchell
The Guardian – Comment Is Free – 12 April 2007
http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/peter_tatchell/2007/04/africas_success_story.html
Too much of the news we hear about Africa is negative: famine, civil war, HIV, corruption and dictatorship. The latest horror stories from Darfur , Zimbabwe and the Congo grab the headlines, but quiet success stories like Somaliland rarely make the news. Full Story.
Complete eradication of FGM requires constant vigilance
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a traditional catastrophe, begun from the Pharaohs era
in the age of Ramses two 1000 years before Christ. A large population of people is
affected by the custom of FGM in some parts of the world. Full Story. (alis307)
The rich Gulf will disappear if coastal road is not implemented soon
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
Qandala town is situated at the coastline of the Red Sea, 90km east-coast of regional
capital Bosaso city. At the early days of 1970, the revolutionary government used to
control the entire country militarily and Bari region particularly which Qandala town was
known at that time as a far- to- reach area. Full Story. (alis407)
Traditional court loses public confidence
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
A case in the traditional court recently has led to widespread public criticism of the traditional court system.
Full Story. (alis507)
FTG and Ethiopian troops clash with clan militia
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
Ethopian troops in Mogadhisho capital recently clashed with the clan militia. Full Story. (alis607)
Wheel barrow man jailed for not paying taxes
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
A wheelbarrow owner was jailed , after he refused to pay the daily municipal
tax. Full story (alis707)
Puntland supports the steps of TFG
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
The airplane landed safely on 13:50GMT 11 April 2007 at Bosaso International Airport,
A natural, rough and beautiful airport at the beach with one side and huge mountain
peninsula on the other. Full Story. (alis807)
Obesity a growing problem among the rich in Puntland.
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
Puntland was stable for a long time. In mid-1998 clan leaders and delegations from
North East regions of Somalia met in Garowe, the capital; discussed and finally formed
the local Government Puntland State of Somalia. Full Story. (alis0907)
Editorial: Somaliland president's visit to Europe.
By Mustafe Adam Jirde --Somaliland
On 12 June, Somaliland President Dahir Rayale paid a state visit to certain European countries. The delegation headed by the president was accompanied by foreign Minister A/lahi Ali Duale, presidential spokesman Said Adaniand special secretary for the president Ahmed Mahamed Iise and the first lady. Full Story.
Survey: Unemployment biggest concern among Somalilanders
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
Somaliland today faces many kinds of problems; poverty, lack of proper health services, roads, electricity, etc. It is hard to see people taking initiatives to solve their own problems. It seems people are waiting for others to solve it for them and in turn those people are waiting for others and the circle goes round and no change. Full Story.
Bosaso Heat
Mohamed Abdullah Mohmoud Puntland
Reaching up 45 C: Bosaso’s hot climate can claim lives. Full story. (abdu07)
A Smile on Every Child
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim
All children deserve to smile all day, every day. No matter where the child lives or whose child he is. Full Story
Workshop studies gender- based violence in Somalia.
By Omar Said Mohaed East African University, Bosaso.
A workshop on gender-based violence, sponsored by UNFPA- and EAU was held from 25 to 28 April at East African University. The three-day workshop studied the effects of violence that afflict many Somali women. Full Story.
A beehive of youth activities
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim
SOCSA Center is the only girls recreational center in whole of Somaliland. Established on March 2006 SOCSA Youth Multi Purpose Center is a meeting ground for young girls living in Hargeisa. During the week ends the center is a bee hive of youth activities. Full Story.
Africa what can be done?
By Hana Ismail Musa -- Somaliland
THE BOOK Africa: what can be done? Is a massive text written by Ben Turok, edited by Zen Books Ltd., 57 Caledonian Road, London N1 9BU and the Institute for Africa Alternatives, 23 Bevenden Street, London N1 9BU. Since the book is about neocolonialism, I have decided to focus on the fundamental charter of Neocolonial Africa in order to diagnose its intrinsic contradictors. Full Story.
Community-owned schools on the rise in Puntland State of Somalia
Mohamed Mire Ahamed (mirem)
After the fall of Somali national government, all public services had been non-existent, most of rural area residents suffered lack of essential services like; Water, Health, Electricity and especially education. Full Story. (mire307)
Rift Valley Fever; knocked down the economic backbone of the country.
By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland
Rift Valley Fever is an acute disorder or febrile illness of livestock: sheep, goats and
camels. It is found mainly in east African countries (Sudan, Kenya and Uganda). Full Story (alis207)
Governmental Structure of Puntland State
Mohamed Mire Ahamed (mirem)
The history of Northeastern region of Somalia has since mid-1998 been referred to as the Puntland state of Somalia. This region has over many years been dominated by negative historical, political and socio-economic events that have occurred in the last century. Full Story. (mire207)
Road safety for children
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
A large number of people, especially children, die due to road accidents every day around the world. The risks of accidents even increase with the bad roads and many inexperienced drivers in the cities of Somaliland. Full Story zuhur5
Private companies to collect garbage
Mohamed Osman Ibrahim (ibso)--Somaliland
Two private companies will begin to collect the garbage from Hargeisa. Full Story.
Is there a new scramble for Somaliand's resources ?
By Mustafe Adam Musse
Somaliland is a fresh country. It has its natural resources, such as: crude oil, natural gas, minerals and historical artifacts. It was once colonized by the British.
Some people accuse some humanitarian agencies in Somaliland of a hidden agenda to collect Somaliland resources behind the scene. Full Story. (mustafe07)
Public education in Somaliland
By Barkhad Mahomed Omar -- Somaliland
Public education in Somaliland has been faced with numerous challenges. At Somaliland's
independence in 1991, the whole education system was already in ruins. The newly
established ministry of Education has had to start everything from scratch. Full Story. (bark407)
Day of the African Child
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
It was a wonderful event to see young children as small as 4 yrs walking down the streets holding message in their hands “fight Poverty-Invest in Children” one of them read. Full Story
Helping people help themselves
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
World Vision which is an international organization partnered with SRCS (Somaliland National Red Crescent society) to establish 11 CCCs (Community Care Coalitions) in all the 5 districts of the capital city Hargeisa. Full Story zuhur6
Survey: Unemployment major concern among Somalilanders
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
Somaliland today faces many kinds of problems; poverty, lack of proper health services, roads, electricity, etc. It is hard to see people taking initiatives to solve their own problems. It seems people are waiting for others to solve it for them and in turn those people are waiting for others and the circle goes round and no change. Full Story zuhur 8
Making a difference on internally displaced people
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
The state house is one of the biggest IDP (Internally Displaced People) areas in the capital Hargeisa. Some families have been living there as long as 16 years. Conditions within the IDP are harsh; there is widespread unemployment in the population and many families can’t afford to eat all three meals a day. Full Story zuhur 9
Let us declare war on FGM
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
FGM (Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting) is no stranger to many by now. It has been an issue discussed in national and international arenas. The United Nations has even set the 6th of February as the International Anti FGM day. Even though this harmful practice is talked about and its affects are known to young and old it seems the way to eradicating it is moving very slow in Somaliland. Full Story zuhur10
The Internally Displaced People in Bosaso need help
Mukhtar Aw Hassan - East Africa University
As the conflict in Somalia continues more people are becoming internally displaced refugees or IDPs. Full Story mukt07
Experts and officials discuss single curriculum standards for informal and formal education
Adnan Dahir Muhumed
University of Hargeisa – Hargeisa
Education experts and officials discuss the best way of matching different curricula in the informal and formal schools. Full Story adnan07
Two companies awarded contracts to clean up Hargeisa streets
Adnan Dahir Muhumed
University of Hargeisa – Hargeisa
Hargeisa municipality hands over cleaning services to private garbage collection companies. Most of Hargeisa’s streets are littered with the waste like plastics bags and Qat chew. The main challenge of the new companies will be keeping the street clean. Full Story adnan207
Minister announces dates for regional games
By Barkhad Mohamed Omar, University of Hargeisa, Somaliland Somaliland Minister of Sport and Youth Mohamoud Saeed announced on Thursday that Somaliland’s regional games tournament will start on 23 July, 2007 in Hargeisa. Full Story. (bark207)
Hargeisa now capital of FGM?
By Barkhad Mahomed Omar -- Somaliland
The peaceful capital of Somaliland, has become a new centre for the Somali Diaspora
wanting to perform female genital mutilation (FGM) on their daughters. Most live in
countries where FGM is strictly forbidden, including when this is done abroad. Full Story. (bark07)
Parliament to debate government budget
By Mohamed Osman Ibrahim --Somaliland
The House of Representatives is likely to introduce drastic amendments to the
government’s budget bill when it come the floor for debate next Monday. Full Story.Citizens ready and willing to plant trees if given seeds
Mohamed Osman Ibrahim --Somaliland
Residents of Hargeisa citizens are very keen and enthusiastic to participate in a tree planting project if they get free seeds. Full Story. (osma07)
Problems with plastic bags
Mohamed Osman Ibrahim --SomalilandPlastic shopping bags are among the most ubiquitous consumer items on Earth. Full Story. (Osman307)
The forgotten many
By Zuhur Yassin Ibrahim--Somaliland
It is unfortunate to see that there are many of our children which are desperately needy today and many are turning a blind eye – Government, UN, INGO’s and even citizens. Of course there are efforts being made but are not nearly enough and much more needs to be done. It was not until I witnessed it that I got to know the real situation many of the children living in the capital Hargeisa face today. Full Story zuhur 7
Big rush for first SMS News service in Somaliland
Adnan Dahir Muhumed
University of Hargeisa – Hargeisa
Somaliland people receive three times a day latest breaking news of the world through their mobiles. This service, the first of its kind in the country, is being offered through short message services (sms) of the mobile. Full Story adnan307
Somaliland clan minorities want more seat quotas in Parliament and municipal elections
Adnan Dahir Muhumed
University of Hargeisa – Hargeisa
Somaliland minority groups slam a draft amendment of municipality and presidential election laws, saying it is unfair to allocate a single seat for the four minority sub clans of Somaliland. Full Story adnan407
Group helps educate children from poor families
Adnan Dahir Muhumed
University of Hargeisa – Hargeisa
Mr. Abdirahman Dahir Qormeye leads a local community development organization called “ABDEEQ”. This organization works on the development of the education, culture and covering part of the social needs, that include helping needy people. Full Story adnan507
A woman's ordeal in the Somali conflict
By Mahamed Yasin mahamud [faraton]
East African University -- Puntland
Where there is war and conflict there is murder, looting, killing
and raping of innocent people. These incidences are common in many African countries, just as much as in Somalia. Full Story yasin207
The challenge of freedom of the press in Somaliland
Mustafe Adam Jirde -- Hargeisa University
Somaliland as the youngest nation in Africa and without recognition for 16 years appears to oppress the freedom of the press.Full Story jirde07
NGO mobilizes against FGM
Hana Ismail Muse
University of Hargeisa
Somaliland
February 20, 2007 - TOSTAN International for Africa Community Empowerment,
organized social mobilization activities and awareness in Jig-jiga Village in Hargeisa,
Somaliland, and that was about the elimination of FGM. Full Story FGMmuseTrain the trainers workshop on HIV/AIDS ends
Hana Ismail Muse
University of Hargeisa
Somaliland
Hargeisa, Somaliland, June 14, 2007 – Horn of Africa Voluntary Youth Committee-(HAVOYOCO) implemented 14 days long a “Trainers of Trainees” (TOT) workshop on HIV/AIDS, held in Hargeysa, Somaliland. Full Story TOTmuse
Certificate in Journalism Alternative sources of power in Bosaso
By Solomon M Muthoka East Africa University Puntland Somalia
Electrical Power is important in day to day running of electrical machines, powering of computer and electronics systems and lighting system. Full Story.
The mass Media in DRC
Jules Ngala Wamona Goma / DRCSince 1996, the mass media in DRC are very diversified. This is the result of the promulgation of the Law No96/002 of June 22, 1996. Full StoryClever wife followed all deceased husband's wishes -- almost !
Ohamoud Hassan Omer -- East Africa University Bossaso.There was a man who had worked all his life, had saved all of his money, and was areal "miser" when it came to his money. Just before he died, he said to his wife.. Full Story oham07
Street children are now a major social problem in Hargeisa
Sahra Kiin Abdirhaman Ahmed -- University of Hargeisa
Children are one of the most precious gift that ALLAH gives to the human beings -- both girls and boys or female and male.
There are many African children who live in distressful conditions. Among these are street children of Hargeisa the capital city of the Republic of Somaliland. Full Story sahra07
Fighting in Mogadishu causes people to flee
Mohamed Ige Mohamed
Fighting started in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, has caused a huge displacement of people. A report by Elman human rights organization stated that 381 people were killed and 1165 were injured where 5991 displaced from their homes, those who displaced reached as far as the border with Kenya. Full Story. (ige07)
Prospects for long-term peace in Somalia
Mohamed Mire Ahamed (mirem)
Some analysts in Somalia believe, like China’s Mao Tse-Tung, that war is sometimes a solution. Full Story. (mire07)
The mass media in Cameroon
By OBEN ELSIE
Cameroon, a former French colony with a population of more than 15 million inhabitants, uses English and French as the two official languages.
She is one of the most populated Central African Countries, surrounded by some other notable African countries such as Nigeria, Gabon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and partly by the Atlantic Ocean.Full Story
The history and mass media of Somalia
HAWA DUALLE ADEM
Somalia is the one of many African countries which have experienced the devastating legacy of colonialism. In the aftermath of a civil war which led to the breakup of the administration a generation of free mass media has emerged. Full Story
The mass media in Somalia
JAMA MOHAMED YUSUF
Since the civil war in Somalia the main broadcast that Somalis have had is BBC news twice a day. There are also several newspapers and radio stations that are actively involved in disseminating news and mobilizing the community. In the rural areas people get most of their news from the BBC and traditional interpersonal communication network which suit the rural Somali pastoral and nomadic way of life.. Full Story
Analysis of the mass media in Somalia
MOHAMOUD OMAR BILLE
A growing number of people of Puntland are now using the internet for news and information. Full Story
A visit to the Somali media
HAWA DUALLE ADEM
I visited the radio station in Garowe, SBC and Daljir. Full Story
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