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In Mogadishu, the troubled capital of Somalia, tentative moves towards economic regrowth are evident, but the future remains far from certain

Mohamed Abdi, popularly known as Mo Fit, says he wants to change what Somalis see as the ideal body image.

Mogadishu, Somalia - Mohamed Abdi is a man on a mission taking on a task many in Somalia dare not attempt. Mohamed, popularly known as Mo Fit, is a 27

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen.

27 June 2021 Today marks the International Day of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Small businesses led by women and young entrepreneurs continue to face the pandemics wrath economically. Lockdown measures implemented to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus have wreaked havoc on supply chains and resulted in a significant drop in the demand for goods. Through micro-economic initiatives, the ICRC supports vulnerable low-income families to start, restart or expand existing small b...

Somalia: A boost to women-headed businesses despite COVID-19 effects Format The COVID-19 pandemic has driven numerous businesses to nearly close, leaving business owners with little or no income. Women-headed households face similar difficulties as most of them own small businesses such as small shops, restaurants, grocery stalls, clothing stalls and boutiques. Prices of food and other commodities have risen as a result of the pandemic, affecting supply and replenishment and amount of sales. Sh...