MOGADISHU — The United Nations on Saturday reiterated its call for Somalia’s government to pass legislation to end the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country. “FGM is a harmful practice that scars girls and women and endangers their health for life depriving them of their rights and denying …

MOGADISHU —  Somalia’s federal authorities and the United Nations (UN) are calling for urgent humanitarian assistance to avert an acute food insecurity situation that could threaten millions of people. The call was made during the launch of the post-Deyr (October – December) seasonal Food Security and Nutrition Assessment for Somalia …

MOGADISHU — Somalia announced a state of emergency Wednesday over a new generation of desert locust swarms that has rocked the East African region. The “Agriculture Ministry of the Federal Republic of Somalia declares state of emergency over locust invasion in Somalia, particularly southern regions,” state-run broadcaster Somali National Television (SNTV) …

MOGADISHU — The World Health Organization Wednesday announced that Somalia will receive 1.2 million doses of the Oxford Astrazaneca vaccine this month. Mamunur Rahman Malik, the WHO head in Somalia, told VOA Somali service on Wednesday evening that the vaccine will cover 600,000 frontline health workers, which is 3% of …

MOGADISHU — The head of Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) on Tuesday said his organization provides food to about 3,000 Somalis on a daily basis, thanks to the benefactors who believe in the just cause. According to a statement, Kerem Kinik recently visited the East African country, which has close ties …

MOGADISHU —  The EU on Tuesday launched three new projects worth €11.8 million ($14.3 million) to support the private sector in Somalia. The projects will significantly step up the EU’s engagement in Somalia as the new partnership will enable financial institutions to successfully provide relevant financing to local small- and …

MOGADISHU — A Turkish delegation, including representatives from NGOs and lawyers, met here Friday with Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and other top government officials. The Turkish delegation, headed by Zeki Ariturk said, “We would like to convey our experiences in every aspect, especially in justice and investment, for the …

MOGADISHU — At least 9 people have been killed and more than 10 others wounded after four Al-Shabaab fighters stormed Afrik hotel in Mogadishu’s KM4 area police confirm. The militants detonated a car bomb near the hotel and forced themselves inside the hotel. Somali Police spokesman Sadik Adan Ali told …

MOGADISHU — Nearly 30 years of conflict and instability have heavily marked Somalia’s recent history. Some gains are being made, but the country still faces many challenges ahead. Somalia’s health indicators, especially for women and children rank among the lowest in the world. Recently published statistics show that maternal mortality …

MOGADISHU — With the longest coastline in mainland Africa, Somalia has a huge potential for economic and job opportunities in the fisheries sector. While the sector is estimated to account for 1% of Somalia’s Gross Domestic Product, it is ready for investment and capacity building to generate income and enhance …