GAROWE —  After Cyclone Gati struck Puntland State of Somalia on 22 November 2020, heavy rains and floods washed away homes, livestock, crops, and fishing boats. In its wake, the cyclone destroyed health facilities and safe sanitation systems in the area, leaving thousands of vulnerable people exposed without any shelter …

MOGADISHU — The head of the Somali custodial corps escaped unharmed after a landmine explosion ripped through his convoy on Thursday morning. The attack killed at least 5 people, including 4 soldiers. Al-Shabaab said in a statement it was behind the explosion without providing details of the casualties. Police sealed …

MOGADISHU — A free tool that will help farmers and pastoralists across Africa to predict and control locust behaviour has been launched. Kuzi—the Swahili name for the wattled starling, a bird renowned for eating locusts—is an Artificial Intelligence-powered tool that generates a real-time heatmap of locusts across Africa, shows all …

MOGADISHU —  At least one person was killed  and another one sustained injuries on Tuesday evening after landmine explosion occurred in Somali capital, Mogadishu. Sources at the scene said the blast hit a car belonging to Somali police spokesperson, Sadak Adan Dodishe. Sadak who confirmed the blast said IED planted …

MOGADISHU — At least three people were killed and eight others wounded in twin bombings in southern Somalia, officials said Sunday evening. The attack targeted a security checkpoint in the town of Bal’ad, Middle Shabelle region. The casualties include soldiers. Ali Moalim Hassan, a local police officer, told Anadolu Agency over …

MOGADISHU — A suicide bombing near the Somali capital of Mogadishu killed at least five people including two Turks, the Turkish health minister said. Abdiasis Abu Musab, military operation spokesman for the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab, said the armed group was behind the attack on Saturday. The Somalia-based group often targets the …

MOGADISHU — The rapid upscaling of digital technology use by international groups in Somalia is causing concern about the risk to the people whose data is being collected. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of programming by humanitarian organisations to deliver aid, but local staff working with several different …

MOGADISHU — The UK has announced £5 million to support the provision of life-saving support and food assistance to over 100,000 people facing starvation in Somalia. The funds will be channeled through the World Food Programme (WFP). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said Wednesday it was releasing the funds …

MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration(BRA) has issued strict orders to agencies operating in the districts of Banadir region, especially those working on social issues that provide humanitarian assistance. “After observing how the way in which the aid agencies work in the districts of Banadir region, we have decided to …

KISMAYO  — At least 7 people died and several others were wounded when an explosive device ripped through a minibus in Tabdha-Dhobley road in Lower Jubba region. Among those killed included a six-month baby and his mother. According to the witnesses, the minibus was completely destroyed and described a horrific …