MOGADISHU —  The United Nations relief agency said it is scaling up humanitarian interventions to help 4.9 million of the most vulnerable people in Somalia. Adam Abdelmoula, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator, said the levels of need are rapidly rising, surpassing available capacities and resources. “Around 4.9 million people …

MOGADISHU — A ship loaded with 572 tonnes of relief aid, including basic food supplies sufficient to cover the needs of 600,000 people, sent by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has reached the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The ERC sent the ship to help displaced people and those affected by the …

MOGADISHU — In response to the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing nearly $114 million in additional humanitarian aid to meet the needs of people in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, affected by the unprecedented drought. The …

MOGADISHU  — More than 60 aid agencies operating in Somalia on Wednesday appealed to the international community to work to avert a possible famine in Somalia in 2022 due to worsening drought conditions. The country directors of aid agencies including World Vision, Save The Children, Norwegian Refugee Council and ActionAid …

MOGADISHU — Turkish nongovernmental organization (NGO) the Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) has provided food packages to 427 families in need in Somalia during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the charity said Monday. “We are in the capital Mogadishu. We have delivered food and greetings to the families who are …

NAIROBI — More than a quarter of Africa’s people – 346 million – are facing a food security crisis that has millions of families skipping meals every day, an alarming hunger situation that risks intensifying in the coming months, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said today. The …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations on Monday reaffirmed its support for freeing Somalia from explosive hazards and highlighted the impact that the scourge has on the citizens. James Swan, the UN secretary-general’s special representative for Somalia, said the world body is determined to bolster national capabilities to counter threats posed …

MOGADISHU — A Turkish charity said on Monday it has provided food packages to 427 families in Somalia as part of its activities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “We are in the capital Mogadishu. We have delivered food and greetings to the families who are in a difficult …

MOGADISHU —  Thousands of residents in Somalia have started to flee their villages in search of a better life after three consecutive years without enough rainfall because of climate change. When Ibrahim Abdiyow fled Diinsoor in the Baay region, the drought was not as devastating as it is now. He …

HARGEISA — Heavy fire broke out today in Somaliland’s biggest and main market of Hargeisa, causing heavy financial losses. Police and volunteers using fire trucks could be seen trying to put out the blaze, and efforts are still under way to prevent the blaze from spreading to other areas. The …