MOGADISHU — At least 60 people died from cholera in Somalia in the past three months, indicating the severity of the outbreak, the UN Children’s Fund, or UNICEF said Sunday. “There has been a significant rise in cholera cases in the last three months, with a total of 4,956 new …
Read More »UN vows to support Somalia in protecting lives from explosive remnants
MOGADISHU — A United Nations envoy in Somalia on Thursday reaffirmed the world body’s support to Mogadishu in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards. Catriona Laing, the UN special representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, said the UN will also help the country build peace through the …
Read More »ATMIS donates relief food to vulnerable families in Jowhar
JOWHAR — African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ( ATMIS) Burundi troops on Tuesday donated food items at the Towfik IDP camp near Jowhar Airfield, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan . The food donation, which included rice, beans, meat, chicken & …
Read More »Massive fire engulfs Bakara market in Mogadishu ahead of Eid celebrations
MOGADISHU — A massive fire broke out in Bakara, Mogadishu’s largest market, on Friday morning as people prepare for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration in Mogadishu. According to traders, the fire started in the gold section and quickly spread to other parts of the market, causing extensive destruction. The cause …
Read More »Turkish aid worker killed in attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — A Turkish aid worker was killed Thursday in Somalia in an attack claimed by the al-Qaida-affiliated al-Shabab militant group. The attack took place on the outskirts of Mogadishu as vehicles carrying Turkish and Somali aid workers and their security guards were heading toward a displaced persons camp to …
Read More »Five dead, nine injured in Las Anod district gas station fire
MOGADISHU — At least five people perished in a blaze at a gas station in the Sool region on Wednesday. Reports from local media detail that the fire, erupting at a service station in the village of Bali-Hadhac within the Las Anod district, claimed five lives and left nine injured. …
Read More »Somalia pledges support for children with autism, vows to enhance care and services
MOGADISHU — In a resolute commitment to address the challenges faced by children living with autism, the Federal Government of Somalia has announced its dedicated efforts to provide comprehensive care and support. Speaking during a commemorative event held in Mogadishu to mark World Autism Day, Health and Social Services Minister …
Read More »SoDMA issues alert in view of possible repeated flood
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued warnings regarding flooding, which is expected to occur in the coming days in the country. The organization has urged the Somali people to be vigilant and take precautionary measures, especially those living in areas recently affected by floods and coastal …
Read More »Somalia inks 31 mln USD deal to boost food security
MOGADISHU — Somalia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Tuesday signed a 31.22-million-U.S.-dollar agreement to strengthen food security and build residences in rural areas. The Rural Livelihood Resilience Program will improve the lives of rural smallholders by raising their productivity, incomes, and nutrition security sustainably. Alvaro Lario, …
Read More »SAN targets 5 million USD for Gaza relief amid conflict
MOGADISHU — Somalia is actively raising funds to support Palestinians in Gaza. The Somali Action Network (SAN), led by Sheikh Abdihayi Sheikh Adan, has set a target of $5 million. The campaign, launched last week, aims to assist those in Gaza facing severe hardships due to ongoing conflict and blockades. …
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