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🚢 Panama Canal Hits Full Capacity Amid Global Energy Shift 🚢
​The Panama Canal Authority has announced it is now operating at full capacity, handling between 36 and 38 vessels daily. This surge is driven by a massive increase in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker traffic following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

​Key highlights from the latest report:
​LNG Pivot: Transit demand is skyrocketing for gas tankers departing from US ports. The Canal is now preparing to allocate one daily transit slot for LNG tankers—a massive jump from the previous average of just four slots per month.

​Strategic Alternative: With the Suez Canal disrupted, the Panama Canal has solidified its role as the primary artery for distributing US gas to global markets.

​Climate Recovery: Thanks to improved water levels following the 2023-2024 drought, the Canal is now able to support these maximum-capacity operations.

​Operational Flexibility: Despite a planned maintenance program through September, the Authority confirms that navigation will remain unaffected. A seasonal dip in container ship traffic from Asia has also freed up vital space for energy carriers.

​As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, the Panama Canal is proving to be a critical stabilizer for the world's energy supply chains.

​Source: Reuters
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بين "سيمينارات" الفنادق وواقع الشارع.. أين الدولة؟ 🇸🇴

يؤسفنا أن نرى الدولة الصومالية اليوم تُختزل في "صورة وفيديو" على منصات التواصل الاجتماعي، بينما الواقع الإداري يغرق في أزمة نظم بشرية خانقة.
ما نراه اليوم هو "دولة الفيس بوك":

- إنجازات صورية: وزارات وإدارات تحول عملها إلى سلسلة لا تنتهي من "السيمينارات" وورش العمل في الفنادق. ينتهي الإنجاز بمجرد الضغط على زر "نشر" (Post)، دون أي أثر حقيقي على حياة المواطن البسيط.

- المحسوبية والقرابة: المناصب أصبحت "هدايا" تُوزع على الأقارب والموالين، بعيداً عن معايير الكفاءة والخبرة. والنتيجة؟ مسؤولون بلا رؤية، ومؤسسات مشلولة إدارياً.

- غياب الكفاءات: تهميش العقول الوطنية المخلصة لصالح "المحسوبية" هو السبب الأول خلف تعثرنا. الرجل غير المناسب في المكان الحساس هو "وصفة الفشل" التي نعاني منها.
يا سادة.. الوطن لا يُبنى باللقطات الاحترافية ولا بـ "اللايكات". الوطن يُبنى بالميدان، بالخدمات، بالعدل، وبوضع الرجل المناسب في المكان المناسب.
كفى استعراضاً.. الشعب يحتاج إلى "أفعال" لا إلى "سيمينارات"!
#الصومال

Big News in Global Trade!

MSC has just established its first ship management branch in China 🇨🇳 – a powerful move that signals stronger logistics and shipping capabilities across Asia and beyond!

This is a positive signal for Somalia–China trade, opening doors to faster, more efficient routes and boosting import/export activity. 📈

Somali businesses now have greater access to global markets, and this development can play a key role in driving economic growth and maritime cooperation.

📦🚢 Together, let’s leverage this MSC milestone to boost Somali logistics and trade!

Somalia Welcomes CCI’s Trans Africa Logistics Initiative!
Transforming Trade Across the Continent

CCI Worldwide Logistics has launched its ambitious $12.7 million Trans Africa plan to revolutionize freight movement across Africa. This tech-driven initiative will connect key markets like Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt—and soon, Somalia—through smart, multimodal logistics corridors.

What It Means for Somalia:
Seamless cross-border trade with East, West & Central Africa
AI-powered routing and real-time shipment tracking
Digital customs clearance tailored for African nations
Support for importers, exporters, NGOs & e-commerce firms

Key Commodities: Pulses, auto spare parts, pharmaceuticals, and vehicles—all moving faster and smarter.

Mobile-first platform ensures access even in low-bandwidth regions like rural Somalia.
Let’s build a stronger, connected Africa—starting with smarter logistics.

🛫 Powered by CCI Worldwide Logistics 📍 Somalia: Ready for the future of trade.

CCI unveils $12.7 Mn 'Trans Africa' plan to improve African logistics CCI Worldwide’s new ‘Trans Africa’ service will boost freight flows across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, Zambia and more.

Iibku: Waa in aad macaamilka ku qancisaa waxa adigu doonayso.

Suuqgeyntu: Waa in aad macaamilka ku qancisaa waxa uu isagu doonayo!

Ethiopia Earns $2.65 Billion from Coffee Exports
While 🇸🇴 Somalia's export revenue remains close to zero…

Ethiopia exported 470,000 tons of coffee in 2017 and earned $2.65 billion, becoming Africa's #1 and the world’s 3rd largest coffee exporter.

Meanwhile, Somalia — with fertile land, a long coastline, and untapped potential — continues to rely heavily on imports, with very limited exports.

📉 No real investment in agriculture
📉 Poor support for farmers and entrepreneurs
📉 Lack of long-term national vision

🔁 If Ethiopia can plant 8.5 billion coffee seedlings and train thousands of farmers to become global competitors, why can’t we?

🛑 It’s not a matter of resources — it’s a matter of will, leadership, and vision.

Somalia must wake up and start building an export-driven economy.

The Illusion of Ministries in Somalia: Absence of Presence and a Rise in Illiteracy

Despite the abundance of photos showing meetings and consultations posted by Somali ministries on social media, the internal reality of these institutions tells a different story. In most ministries, daily employee attendance is lacking, and where there is some presence, administrative and professional illiteracy dominates to a shocking extent. These meetings are more of a display than genuine planning efforts.

Photos of ministers and officials in formal or informal gatherings are circulated as if they signify active engagement and movement. However, they are merely a cover for institutional stagnation and emptiness. Meanwhile, the average citizen sees no tangible outcomes from these meetings that impact their daily life or the services they rely on.

A Prelude to the Non-Existence of the State

Somalia is currently going through a dangerous phase — one that could be called a prelude to the non-existence of the state. The ongoing practices of favoritism and the distribution of government positions based on clan affiliation rather than merit are eroding the state from within and destroying public trust.

A state built on clan loyalty cannot produce independent institutions or fair decisions. Instead, it becomes a tool in the hands of a few who hold power. In this way, Somalia today, if no serious reforms are made, is steadily heading toward the model of a hollow state — one that has the appearance of authority but lacks the substance of governance.

Conclusion

It is time for the images we see to turn into real action — for favoritism to be replaced with merit, and for the blind imitation of successful states to be replaced with genuine institutional building led by educated minds and clean hands. If the current path continues, it only promises further decline… until we wake up one day to find there is no state at all. Hamza Abdi Barre Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Golaha Shacabka BJFS

Hon Mohamud Abdirahman Beenebeene today launched the 2nd Edition of the Somalia Economic Outlook, developed by the Economic Development Department at . Covering 2004–2023, the report highlights an average growth rate of 5.1%, reflecting the positive role of government restoration in driving economic recovery.

Average GDP Growth (2004–2024):
Ethiopia: 9.6%
Rwanda: 8.6%
Kenya: 5.8%
Somalia: 5.1%
Tanzania: 4.8%
Uganda: 4.8%

This growth places Somalia ahead of Tanzania and Uganda, slightly behind Kenya, but still well below Rwanda and Ethiopia over the same period.

While the trend is encouraging, there are concerns about the accuracy and reliability of Somalia’s economic data. , your insights on data sources and methodology would be appreciated.

Nonetheless, I remain optimistic: with greater stability, stronger institutions, and improved national connectivity, Somalia’s growth potential remains strong.

Somalia's economy is projected to grow by 4% and 4.1% in 2025 and 2026, according to IMF's latest projections in April 2025, lagging behind Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia which the IMF forecasts to grow at 4.8%, 6.1%, 7.1%, and 6.6% respectively.

To close this gap, Somalia needs strong, local initiatives to achieve at least 5.5% annual growth.