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Trouble at the double in Somali airspace

By Alan Dron Airline pilots must be able to trust absolutely the instructions they receive from air traffic controllers. Which makes recent incidents over Somalia a matter of concern. Pilots of aircraft passing over the troubled country, which has been wracked by civil war for more than 30 years, have been receiving conflicting instructions from rival controllers in Somalia and…

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Trouble at the double in Somali airspace

By Alan Dron Airline pilots must be able to trust absolutely the instructions they receive from air traffic controllers. Which makes recent incidents over Somalia a matter of concern. Pilots of aircraft passing over the troubled country, which has been wracked by civil war for more than 30 years, have…

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Story by Pranjali Korgaonkar  Hailing from thousands of years ago, Laas Geel in Somaliland is Africa’s best-kept secret. While Africa is famous for wildlife and national parks, stretching deserts, incredible waterfalls, heart-thumping safari adventures, and diverse ethnic groups, Somaliland is barely thought of as a tourist destination. Disclaimer: Somaliland is not similar to Somalia…

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Constant fear of eviction: how poor people experience life in Somaliland’s growing cities

Many cities in Somaliland are growing rapidly. Climate change-induced displacement, insecurity, and population growth accelerate urbanisation. Yet, many urban residents live in dire poverty, lack adequate shelter, and have only limited access to basic infrastructures and services. Two recent research projects focused on experiences of urbanisation from the perspective of…

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Somaliland delegation in tour Namibia to learn about conservation

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