MOGADISHU — The UN top relief official in Somalia on Monday called on all parties to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in the country’s conflict areas. George Conway, the deputy special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator for Somalia, said the country has recorded 124 …
Read More »Study: Somali diaspora aid provides a $2 billion lifeline during crises
In the face of conflict, poverty, and natural disasters, the Somali diaspora has remained a critical lifeline for their homeland. A new report from the Danish Institute for International Studies highlights the indispensable role that diaspora humanitarianism plays in Somalia, providing vital support to millions of people in need. Without …
Read More »BRA announces the results of the region’s Grade 8 exams
MOGADISHU — The General Directorate of Education of Hamar Local Government has today presented the results of the 8th Grade Examination results of the students in Banadir Region where a total of 32,689 students sat for the exams. According to the results submitted, 2,103 students failed the examination boys and …
Read More »UK opens compensation for victims of Liido Beach attack
MOGADISHU — Victims and families affected by the August 2 al-Shabaab terrorist attack at Liido Beach in Mogadishu, which left close to 40 dead and over 200 injured, are now eligible for compensation under the UK’s Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent Somali history, …
Read More »8 killed in double explosions in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — At least eight people were killed and several others wounded in twin explosions in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, an official said. Mohamud Ahmed, a police officer in Mogadishu who spoke to Anadolu over the phone, said the attack targeted a tea shop in the Daynile district. …
Read More »WHO’s mpox global emergency spurs Somalia to heighten precautions
MOGADISHU — Somalia is stepping up its preventive measures against the mpox outbreak after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the situation in Africa a global health emergency. The outbreak, which has hit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the hardest, has now spread to 13 African countries, raising fears …
Read More »Somalia launches awareness campaign on mpox
MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Health and Human Services has launched an awareness campaign on mpox, which has emerged as a public health emergency of major concern in Africa amid a surge in cross-border transmission. The ministry said in a health alert released Tuesday that the campaign will provide …
Read More »BRA arrest 35 workers with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis
MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) has arrested at least 35 workers in Mogadishu who were found to be living with infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. During a press conference on Tuesday, Banadir Regional Administration spokesperson Salah Dhere stated that some of the arrested people were aware of …
Read More »UN agency: 63% of children in Somalia experiencing severe food poverty
MOGADISHU — Around 63 per cent of children in Somalia, or two in three, have experienced severe food poverty in their early childhood, making them up to 50 per cent more likely to experience wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition, a report released by UNICEF reveals. The report, Child Food Poverty: …
Read More »Deadly blasts in Hiran region
BELEDWEYNE — Various reports are emerging about two landmine explosions that occurred in the town of Jalalaqsi in the Hiran region, resulting in casualties and injuries. The first explosion occurred at a checkpoint in the western part of Jalalaqsi, where Macawisley militia forces were stationed. According to local sources, the …
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