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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 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 …

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 — Salaam Somali Bank’s branch in Hamarweyne, Mogadishu has on Thursday provided entrepreneurs with free microfinance, as part of the annual non-profit investment program called “Qardu Hassan”. The yearly fund is aimed at developing and encouraging small businesses across Somalia, according to the bank management, which is credited to …

GAROWE —  Puntland’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Mohamud Haji Salah, has resigned and handed in his resignation letter to President Said Abdullahi Deni. Salah called on the Puntland state president to accept his resignation and wished the people and government peace, prosperity and development. He also said that …

MOGADISHU — Salaam Somali Bank (SSB) has provided free microfinance to small business in the country’s capital as part of the annual grand fun program meant to boost cultivating and rival of the economy. On Sunday, the Bank’s branch in Madina has offered free microfinance to the resident traders, including …