MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Health and Social Welfare Minister, Ali Haji Adan, handed over a fully equipped ambulance to Casuura Hospital. The hospital, located in the Yagoori area of the SSC-Khaatumo administration, received the donation. Representing the hospital’s administration, Madam Farhiya Yusuf Omar Fahiye expressed profound gratitude …
Read More »SoDMA distributes relief supplies to vulnerable families in Banadir region
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Sunday taken a proactive step towards providing much-needed assistance to those in need in the community. The humanitarian aid was distributed to 5,000 vulnerable families residing in the Daynile and Bondhere districts of the Banadir Region. According to a statement …
Read More »Jubbaland issues warning of potential flooding risk amid spring rains
KISMAYO — As Somalia braces for the onset of spring rains, Jubbaland authorities have sounded the alarm on the looming threat of flooding in the region. Adan Farah Garane, Director General of the Ministry of Relief and Disaster Management of the Jubbaland administration, issued a stern warning to residents, urging …
Read More »Cholera death toll rises to 60 in Somalia amid new cases of infection
MOGADISHU — At least 60 people died from cholera in Somalia in the past three months, indicating the severity of the outbreak, the UN Children’s Fund, or UNICEF said Sunday. “There has been a significant rise in cholera cases in the last three months, with a total of 4,956 new …
Read More »UN vows to support Somalia in protecting lives from explosive remnants
MOGADISHU — A United Nations envoy in Somalia on Thursday reaffirmed the world body’s support to Mogadishu in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards. Catriona Laing, the UN special representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, said the UN will also help the country build peace through the …
Read More »ATMIS donates relief food to vulnerable families in Jowhar
JOWHAR — African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ( ATMIS) Burundi troops on Tuesday donated food items at the Towfik IDP camp near Jowhar Airfield, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan . The food donation, which included rice, beans, meat, chicken & …
Read More »Turkish aid worker killed in attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — A Turkish aid worker was killed Thursday in Somalia in an attack claimed by the al-Qaida-affiliated al-Shabab militant group. The attack took place on the outskirts of Mogadishu as vehicles carrying Turkish and Somali aid workers and their security guards were heading toward a displaced persons camp to …
Read More »Somalia pledges support for children with autism, vows to enhance care and services
MOGADISHU — In a resolute commitment to address the challenges faced by children living with autism, the Federal Government of Somalia has announced its dedicated efforts to provide comprehensive care and support. Speaking during a commemorative event held in Mogadishu to mark World Autism Day, Health and Social Services Minister …
Read More »Somalia inks 31 mln USD deal to boost food security
MOGADISHU — Somalia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Tuesday signed a 31.22-million-U.S.-dollar agreement to strengthen food security and build residences in rural areas. The Rural Livelihood Resilience Program will improve the lives of rural smallholders by raising their productivity, incomes, and nutrition security sustainably. Alvaro Lario, …
Read More »SAN targets 5 million USD for Gaza relief amid conflict
MOGADISHU — Somalia is actively raising funds to support Palestinians in Gaza. The Somali Action Network (SAN), led by Sheikh Abdihayi Sheikh Adan, has set a target of $5 million. The campaign, launched last week, aims to assist those in Gaza facing severe hardships due to ongoing conflict and blockades. …
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