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MOGADISHU — The United Nations on Tuesday called for the protection of civilians as escalating violence displaces nearly 56,000 people in southern Somalia. Preliminary reports indicate that up to 9,000 households (approximately 56,000 people) have been displaced in Gedo, Jubaland State, following a stand-off since early February between the parties to …

MOGADISHU — At least seven deaths and over 700 cases have been reported in a cholera outbreak in Somalia, the United Nations said on Sunday. A total of 732 cases were recorded across the country between Jan. 23 and Feb. 25, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of …

In our contemporary school settings, it is common for principals and head/teachers to push children for maximum ‘attainment’ in inter/national exams. After all, their fit for purpose is judged solely by results. It is equally not surprising for many parents to push children to do ‘well’ in exams, as universities …

MOGADISHU — The European Union on Friday announced to provide 11 million U.S. dollars to help tackle desert locust outbreak in Somalia. The EU said the outbreak could have devastating consequences on food security in a vulnerable country like Somalia, where one million people are already severely food insecure and …

NEW YORK  — The United Nations envoy for Somalia on Monday said that Somalis continue to face extreme humanitarian challenges. “Back-to-back droughts, flooding, conflict, and insecurity have left 5.2 million people in Somalia in need of assistance,” James Swan, the UN secretary-general’s special representative for Somalia, told the Security Council …

BAIDOA — Southwest regional forces attacked the Al-Shabab tax collection base in Bur-Eyle village about 35km northeast of Burhakaba on late Saturday afternoon. According to Southwest regional security officials, regional forces killed three Al-Shabab militants and seized 800 bags of maize vigorously taken by militias from villagers. A short video …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) drilled 163 artesian wells in the drought-hit areas of Somalia during 2019 in co-operation with the Somalia ministry of energy and water resources and local partners, benefiting 446,484 affected people in the country. In the area of relief, various types of assistance, including food aid, …

MOGADISHU — Keysaney hospital commemorates 28 years of providing impartial war surgery and emergency medical care for civilians and wounded combatants. The hospital is run by the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The anniversary was marked by a gathering …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in Mogadishu, Somalia, to continue its efforts to help the people affected by recurrent droughts and floods in the country. The deal aims to support the efforts of the Ministry …

CAPITALS — The East African region could be on the verge of a food crisis if huge swarms of locusts devouring crops and pasture are not brought under control. A massive food assistance may be required, Dominique Burgeon, director of emergencies for the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said. …