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 …

ABUD WAQ — Security forces in the central town of Abud Waq in Galmudud regional state have reportedly apprehended a man accused of raping and killing a pregnant woman. The woman’s body was found outside the town after she was reported missing by her family. Abud Waq police said they …

MOGADISHU — When a 62-year old nomad Ali khadar Hagi was moving with his goats and camels in search of grazing grounds in the northeastern province of Puntland in Somalia, he got a text message warning him about a flash flood. He immediately changed the track and moved to a …