Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia 's pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall ...

For nutritionist Dr. Yahye Sholle, camel milk yogurt is a public health boost in a country where malnutrition remains a ...

On the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at the centre of an agricultural revolution that could ...

Somalia's camel farming is undergoing a transformation with modern dairy practices. Beder Camel Farm, led by Dr. Abdirisak ...

On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to ...

An impressive specimen can carry a $1,000 (860 euros) price tag, said Khosar Abdi Hussein, who oversees the market where camel milk is sold fresh and even camel urine -- believed to have health ...

Ali Abdi Elmi walks with his herd of camels on the outskirts of the city of Hargeisa, Somalia, on September 18. Photo: AFP Ali Abdi Elmi holds a cup filled with camel milk. Photo: AFP The nomad ...

It is readily available in countries such as Sudan and Somalia, which have large camel herds, but its commercial prospects elsewhere are slim, including in the U.S., where regulation is strict.

The nomad was thirsty, and the journey into the Somali desert would be long and taxing. Turning to one of his beloved camels, Ali Abdi Elmi squeezed fresh milk into a wooden urn, and took a deep drink ...