MOGADISHU — The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Somalia Representative Wafaa ElFadil Saeed on Tuesday held meeting with the Ambassador of Italy to the Federal Republic of Somalia Pier Mario Dacco’ Coppi . They discussed variety of crucial issues including strengthening cooperation between the two sides in the …
Read More »UN-contracted cargo plane crashes in Somalia
MOGADISHU — One person was killed while another sustained serious injuries following a cargo aircraft accident at Elberde town in Somalia. According to reports, the aircraft model Skyward Fokker 50 Tail (5Y- JWG), which had been contracted by the United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP), allegedly overrun the 1000-metre runway …
Read More »A suicide bomber kills three people in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — A suicide bomber killed at least three people and injured two others today after detonating an explosive near the mayoral offices in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, police and witnesses said. The attacker detonated the device in front of a restaurant, Somali police said in a statement. “The casualties include …
Read More »ATMIS trains police officers on child protection in peace support operations
MOGADISHU — Thirty police officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday completed a weeklong training on how to protect and promote the welfare of children in armed conflict. The training organized by ATMIS Protection, Human Rights, Gender (PHRG) Division for the Uganda Formed Police …
Read More »Mortar attack targets United Nations office in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The United Nations office in Somalia strongly condemned last night’s mortar attack, in which a member of the UN’s security staff was killed. In a press release issued by the office, several mortars fell last night in the area of Aden Adde airport in Mogadishu, where the United …
Read More »UNICEF appeals for funds to support 3.2M Somalis in 2024
MOGADISHU — The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said Thursday that it’s appealing for 222.2 million U.S. dollars to support 3.2 million Somali people, including 2 million children, in 2024. “Approximately half of Somalis face a shortage of sustainable and safe water for drinking and other household needs, which has increased …
Read More »Dadaab landmine kills traditional leader and his son
DADAAB — News from the North Eastern region of Kenya reports that a vehicle carrying civilians near the Dadaab refugee camp was hit by an explosion, suspected to be a landmine, targeting civilians returning from Dadaab to their homes. Confirmed reports indicate that the explosion resulted in the tragic death …
Read More »UK invests $1M in BBC action to empower Somali women journalists
MOGADISHU — The British Embassy in Mogadishu announced a commitment of more than $1 million on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, to a BBC Media Action project designed to amplify Somali women’s voices. The initiative aims to tackle the critical issues of climate change, conflict …
Read More »PM calls Islamic scholars to take lead in promoting peace and reconciliation
MOGADISHU — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurated a conference on the role of Islamic scholars in promoting peace and reconciliation The Prime Minister who spoke at the conference emphasized, “how important it is for Somali scholars take the lead in the defense of the …
Read More »ATMIS police officers sharpen skills on explosive hazard movements in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said Monday its police officers have successfully wrapped up an explosive hazard and awareness training course in Baidoa, southwest Somalia, to ensure the safety and security of the people. The ATMIS said the training featured practical demonstrations on convoy movement …
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