MOGADISHU — Renewed funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will support ongoing efforts to build the resilience of riverine farmers in the Jowhar corridor by improving water access and management to boost productivity. The Government of Sweden’s timely contribution to Somalia through the Swedish International Development Cooperation …

MOGADISHU — In May 2021, a prolonged downpour of rains in Somalia caused the Shabelle River to overflow, flooding the nearby region of Jowhar and resulting in entire communities being submerged. More than 13,700 people were affected by the flood, resulting in thousands losing their homes and livelihoods from the …

MOGADISHU — In Somalia, entrepreneurship is a driving force of the economy. An estimated 76%of all jobs come from entrepreneurial activities – and except for large businesses, women play a leading role in this area. In Somaliland, women own more than half of all household enterprises. In Mogadishu and Bossaso, …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is facing its most severe drought in over three decades, with more than half of the population in dire need of food and water. The U.N. said earlier this month that parts of the country could soon plunge into famine. Dead livestock, emaciated children and a constant call …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations and its partners on Sunday launched a four-year project to provide durable solutions for people displaced by conflict and climate change in Somalia. The multi-million project named “Saameynta (impact in Somali)” will achieve durable solutions for more than 75,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable …

MOGADISHU – Somalia has not given individuals with particular wants the care and a spotlight they deserve. Their wants are nonetheless not taken under consideration within the design of infrastructure tasks, together with roads, new buildings and public transport. Also, the legislation has but to take its trigger to be sure …

MOGADISHU — China has announced emergency food aid to help Somalia deal with drought amid worsening drought in the Horn of the African nation. Speaking to the media on Thursday in Mogadishu, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xue Bing said China is going to provide emergency food aid to Somalia and other countries affected …

MOGADISHU — Around 45 tons of food baskets have arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu to tackle the drought in Somalia. The aid has been sent from Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Charity, in cooperation with the Amiri Air Force. The delivery of aid was attended by …

MOGADISHU —  Somalia faces a severe humanitarian crisis that has been aggravated by climate change, the UN envoy to the country told Anadolu Agency in an exclusive interview. “Somalia has had chronic humanitarian challenges. They are currently being aggravated further by the impact of climate change in a very fragile …

MOGADISHU — Police in Mogadishu said four people were injured Thursday when a roadside bomb detonated as their vehicle traveled through the Taleh neighborhood. A police officer who spoke to VOA from the scene confirmed that three Turkish nationals and their Somali driver were wounded. The officer said the Turkish …