M&E

MOGADISHU — Somalia announced a state of emergency Wednesday over a new generation of desert locust swarms that has rocked the East African region. The “Agriculture Ministry of the Federal Republic of Somalia declares state of emergency over locust invasion in Somalia, particularly southern regions,” state-run broadcaster Somali National Television (SNTV) …

MOGADISHU — The World Health Organization Wednesday announced that Somalia will receive 1.2 million doses of the Oxford Astrazaneca vaccine this month. Mamunur Rahman Malik, the WHO head in Somalia, told VOA Somali service on Wednesday evening that the vaccine will cover 600,000 frontline health workers, which is 3% of …

MOGADISHU — The head of Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) on Tuesday said his organization provides food to about 3,000 Somalis on a daily basis, thanks to the benefactors who believe in the just cause. According to a statement, Kerem Kinik recently visited the East African country, which has close ties …

MOGADISHU — At least 9 people have been killed and more than 10 others wounded after four Al-Shabaab fighters stormed Afrik hotel in Mogadishu’s KM4 area police confirm. The militants detonated a car bomb near the hotel and forced themselves inside the hotel. Somali Police spokesman Sadik Adan Ali told …

MOGADISHU — Nearly 30 years of conflict and instability have heavily marked Somalia’s recent history. Some gains are being made, but the country still faces many challenges ahead. Somalia’s health indicators, especially for women and children rank among the lowest in the world. Recently published statistics show that maternal mortality …

MOGADISHU — With the longest coastline in mainland Africa, Somalia has a huge potential for economic and job opportunities in the fisheries sector. While the sector is estimated to account for 1% of Somalia’s Gross Domestic Product, it is ready for investment and capacity building to generate income and enhance …

MOGADISHU — At least 16 people were killed and several wounded in three separate bomb blasts Wednesday in Somalia, police and military officials confirmed. Twelve soldiers and two civilians were killed and several others injured when a bomb targeted a vehicle carrying military personnel near Bal’ad, Middle Shabelle. Ibrahim Ali, …

DOHA — Officials from Qatar Chamber and Somalia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs held a meeting yesterday in Doha to discuss ways to enhance economic and commercial relations. Qatar Chamber’s second vice chairman Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba met Somalia Minister for Labour Durran Ahmed Farah and his accompanying delegation …

HUDUR  — Within the scope of the annual free microfinance, Salaam Somali Bank has put a smile on the faces of small business owners in Baidoa city, the regional capital of Bay province. Salaam Somali Bank has offered a helping hand to many merchants in the country, the latest being …

MOGADISHU — Five children from the same family were killed in the ongoing fighting between federal and Jubbaland forces in Belet-Hawo after a motor shell landed in their house, medical sources have said. A doctor in the border told the media that they had collected bodies of the children who …