KISMAYO — On Tuesday, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) of Somalia distributed essential ration aid to more than 900 families in Bulo-Haji, located in the Lower Juba region. This significant relief effort aims to “provide critical support to vulnerable communities affected by recent disruptions.” according to SoDMA. The distribution …
Read More »ATMIS troops conclude course on civilian protection in conflict situations
KISMAYO — Twenty-six Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) recently completed a five-day training programme on civilian protection and human rights. The training was organised by the ATMIS Civilian Sector Coordination Team in collaboration with the Protection, Human Rights and Gender …
Read More »Cholera kills 145 people in Somalia with cases rising
MOGADISHU — At least 145 people have died from cholera in Somalia since January, with 11 people dying of the illness in the past two weeks alone, the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report released Monday. A total of 15,938 cholera cases have …
Read More »Qatar Charity launches health and educational projects in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a series of pioneering educational and health projects in Galmudug State of Somalia. This comes in response to the urgent need to provide an attractive and safe educational environment and to improve access to primary health care in areas suffering from a severe …
Read More »Somalia govt seeks Saudi investment in fishery sector
RIYADH — Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Hassan Aden, who was on an official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, held a productive meeting with his counterpart from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Eng. Abdulrahman Abdul Mohsen AlFadley. The two sides …
Read More »Roadside IED defused in Lower Shabelle region
MOGADISHU — The Somali National Forces, in collaboration with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), successfully diffused a roadside bomb. This operation was part of their ongoing efforts to secure the Lower Shabelle Region from the threats posed by Al-Shabaab militants. Landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have …
Read More »WFP seeks 200 million USD to scale up humanitarian aid in Somalia in 6 months
MOGADISHU — The World Food Program (WFP) said on Tuesday that it requires 199.8 million U.S. dollars in net funding to scale up humanitarian operations across Somalia for the next six months. The WFP said the number of food-insecure people in Somalia has seen a notable decline, which is attributable …
Read More »Somalia returns expired flour to Türkiye
MOGADISHU — The National Prosecution Office has taken serious measures regarding expired food seized at the port of Mogadishu on March 7th of this year, intended to be sold in local markets. The Somali Food and Drug Authority, after investigating this food item, which was flour, found it to be …
Read More »ATMIS ENDF troops donate medical supplies to BRH
BAIDOA — Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have donated medical supplies to Bay Regional Hospital (BRH) in South West State to improve access to healthcare in the region. The donation, made in response to a request from the South …
Read More »EAC and IOM partner to enhance cross-border health security in the region
ARUSHA — The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in an effort to enhance cross-border health security and responses to disease outbreaks in the region. The partnership will play a critical role in addressing the negative impact of health security issues and …
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