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MOGADISHU — The Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) on Tuesday launched a three-day capacity-building training, focusing on enhanced administration and human resource management to strengthen its fight against explosive devices. Funded by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, the initiative seeks to boost SEMA’s administrative and operational effectiveness in the crucial …

MOGADISHU — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia officially inaugurated the country’s largest Emergency and Trauma Center at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu on Tuesday. This state-of-the-art facility, capable of treating up to 200 patients, is a critical addition to the nation’s medical response system, particularly in the face of …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented hundreds of economic empowerment projects for about 150 neediest families in various regions of Somalia, a statement said Monday. The income-generating projects provided to the beneficiaries include livestock (cows and sheep), three-wheeled transport carts, small retail shops, sewing machines for women, in addition …

CAPITALS — Saudi aid group King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues its humanitarian actions for needy individuals in Yemen, Chad and Somalia. In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 1,039 food boxes in Al-Dhale Governorate, benefiting 1,039 families, state news agency SPA reported. In Chad, 600 food parcels were handed …

MOGADISHU —  A landmine explosion in the Karan district of Mogadishu killed at least three civilians and injured others on Saturday, according to eyewitnesses. The blast occurred in Ceel Ali Gedi village and was reportedly heard across multiple areas in the district, though the intended target remains unknown. Karaan district …

MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with German Ambassador to Somalia, Sebastian Groth, at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss key areas of cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, President Mohamud emphasized the importance of strengthening Germany’s support for Somalia’s state-building efforts, particularly …

MOGADISHU — This World Polio Day, the Government of Somalia, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding every child against polio, joining the global community to celebrate the progress made.  Achieving and maintaining a polio-free world means every child would be …

MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Wednesday signed a seven-year project aimed at building climate resilience in the agricultural sector. The 95-million-U.S.-dollar project seeks to address climate change challenges and strengthen agrifood systems through significant investments, according to a statement from FAO. Approved …

MOGADISHU — A Turkish ship carrying humanitarian aid for Somalia docked Saturday at the Mogadishu’s seaport. The Ship of Goodness, carrying 3,000 tons of aid, sailed Sept, 29 from Mersin in the southern province of Türkiye and was received by senior government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama alongside Disaster …

LUUQ — Intense fighting erupted again Sunday morning in the Luuq district of Somalia’s Gedo region, where two local militias engaged in a fierce battle, leading to at least seven confirmed deaths and multiple injuries among combatants and civilians. The conflict, which reignited despite recent reconciliation efforts, underscores the fragile peace …