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In December 2019, Cyclone Pawan hit Ali Mahamud Rubaax’s village of Dharkeynley in Beletweyne, central Somalia. The storm’s rain caused the river levels to reach their maximum, breaking their banks and overflowing into the village and surrounding areas leaving most of the town under water. About 182 000 people from …

DHOBLEY — The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Wednesday donated foodstuffs and an assortment of medical supplies to Elwak District Hospital, in Gedo region of Somalia. At the same event, AMISOM also donated 36 desks to Harweyn Primary School, to improve the quality of education in the area. …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s experience in addressing COVID-19 illustrates how investing in universal health coverage sets a strong foundation for heath emergency preparedness and response. The Government is working to ensure that people can access quality health care without experiencing financial hardship. Learn how Somalia is working to protect its population …

MOGADISHU — A second wave of COVID-19 infections in Mogadishu is overwhelming in De Martini hospital. The country has close to 4726 confirmed cases of the virus, and at least 130 people have died according to the health ministry last update. Director of the De Martini general hospital Dr Abdirizak …

MOGADISHU — At least three people were wounded on Monday in a landmine explosion targeting a vehicle carrying police officials in Somalia’s capital, an official said. The attack took place in Dharkenley district of Mogadishu, according to Abukar Isack, a local police officer. The targeted vehicle was carrying police officials, …

KISMAYO — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 75 tons of dates in Jubaland, Somalia, benefiting 56,250 individuals, in cooperation with the Regional Mission of Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), it was reported here today. This aid, which took place yesterday, comes within the Riyadh-based …

MOGADISHU — The UN migration agency said Friday it has donated telemedicine devices to help Somalia provide improved healthcare services in hospitals and clinics across the country. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said through funding from the multi-donor Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), it handed over digital devices and office …

MOGADISHU – Forty Ugandan soldiers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) based in Arbiska, 30 km north west of Mogadishu have completed a five-weeks training aimed at enhancing their capacity to counter the threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices ( IEDs). Col. Jimmy Nabiyu Musoke, the Commander …

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 …