TheSomaliDiary

  As Sudan faces what humanitarian agencies are now calling the worst food security crisis in its history , the tragedy unfolding there is not merely a local or regional catastrophe, it is a stark indictment of a global system that continues to fail the most vulnerable. More than 30 million people across the country are in desperate need of food assistance, with conflict-ridden regions like Darfur, Khartoum, and Kordofan teetering on the brink of famine. The crisis serves as a chilling echo of past famines in the Horn of Africa and raises serious questions about the feasibility of achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the goal of Zero Hunger. The Conflict-Food Insecurity Nexus The current food crisis in Sudan cannot be understood in isolation from the political and military turmoil that has gripped the country since April 2023. A brutal power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated livelihoods, disrupted...

Starlink’s Expansion into Somalia: A Double-Edged Sword for the Economy The arrival of Starlink , SpaceX’s satellite internet service, in Somalia has sparked intense interest across business, tech, and development circles. Known for its ability to provide high-speed, low-latency internet anywhere on the planet, Starlink’s potential impact on Somalia is both transformative and disruptive . Economic Benefits for the Somali People For ordinary Somalis, especially those living in rural or conflict-affected areas with limited digital access, Starlink opens new doors: Increased Connectivity: Reliable internet in underserved regions can empower online education, remote work, digital banking, and telemedicine. Entrepreneurship and Digital Economy Growth: With high-speed internet, Somali youth can tap into global freelancing platforms and build local e-commerce ventures. Support for Humanitarian and Development Actors: NGOs and international agencies operating in remote regio...