KISMAYO — Aisha Maalim returned to Kismayo in southern Somalia in March 2019, after having spent many years living in the Dadaab refugee camps located over the border in Kenya. Like many, she hoped to return to a better life as Somalia rebuilds after decades of conflict and instability. The …

HARGEISA — The father of 13 years old girl, Harir Rageh told the media that his eldest daughter was raped at Hargeisa Orphanage Center. According to rage’s speech, the orphanage’s management had known before, but they refused to meet his daughter and do the required action about the incident. “I …

MOGADISHU — The UN top envoy in Somalia on Sunday called for more international assistance to help the government to fight against COVID-19. James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, said the support provided by global partners has enabled Somalia to provide facilities for patient care in the country’s …

NAIROBI — An increasing number of second-generation immature swarms continue to form in northwest Kenya. The bulk of swarm formation is likely to occur during the next two weeks followed by a decline in July. Before migration, swarms will remain for a short time during which there is a considerable …

KISMAYO —  Qatar Charity (QC) has opened educational and development projects in the Somali city of Kismayo, in Jubaland state, as part of its development initiative under the patronage of Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia, H E Hassan bin Hamza Hashem. First Deputy President of Jubaland state of Somalia Mohamud Sayid …

MOGADISHU — Marking World Refugee Day, the United Nations in Somalia today called for continued efforts to alleviate the plight of refugees and displaced persons in Somalia. Despite significant efforts by the Somali authorities, there are still at least 2.6 million Somalis who are internally displaced, and the country hosts …

MOGADISHU — The additional threat of COVID-19 in Somalia besides an already fragile situation has worsened the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons, the UN has warned. Calling for concerted efforts to stem the tide, the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Saturday said the COVID-19 pandemic could further …

MOGADISHU — On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today called on Somalia’s leaders, communities, and partners to do more to assist and listen to victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).  He called for all people to …

BRUSSELS / NEW YORK — The 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 should represent a ground-breaking milestone for the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Instead, the COVID-19 pandemic has put at risk the progress achieved so far, in particular for survivors and those at risk of conflict-related sexual …

MOGADISHU — Child Rights organizations working in Somalia led by Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, and Plan International have expressed deep concerns about the untold suffering of children due to the COVID-19 crisis and called for scaling up of child protection services. Experts from the three agencies acknowledge that …