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BAIDOA — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has embarked on a collaborative effort with key stakeholders in Baidoa, the largest city in the South-West State of Somalia, to bolster community participation and enhance public services. This partnership, which includes the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development and the …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has signed an agreement with Somalia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education to enhance public libraries’ performance in Somalia. The agreement was signed by Dr Mohamed Ahmed Sheil, director of the Somali National Library, and Abdulfatah Adam, director of Qatar Charity’s Somalia Branch. The …

MOGADISHU — The Digfer Hospital in the city of Mogadishu recently confirmed the death of Luul Abdiasiis, a woman who was recently attacked by her husband at their residence in Mogadishu. Some members of Luul Cabdicasiis’ family confirmed the tragedy, stating that the deceased suffered severe fire burns inflicted by …

MOGADISHU — Somalia has launched its first-ever health insurance scheme, “Baraka Aaliye Care,” aimed at providing affordable medical coverage to various social groups. The scheme, operated by a private company in partnership with several hospitals and clinics in Mogadishu, offers a range of packages, from basic to comprehensive, tailored to …

MOGADISHU —  Security forces in the Qoryooley district of Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region have detained a man accused of stabbing his wife to death. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon, is under investigation to determine the motive behind the fatal stabbing, which reportedly stemmed from a family dispute. According to …

MOGADISHU — The Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu has been officially reopened with a special ceremony, in the presence of Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and Ahmad Juma Al Rumaithi, UAE Ambassador to Somalia. The hospital reopened following comprehensive renovations and the installation of …

MOGADISHU — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding an alarm following a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Somalia’s central region of Hiraan following intense flooding caused by El Niño rains. The outbreak presents a grave public health crisis, with the majority of cases being severe and affecting the most …

NEW YORK — Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) participated in the High-Level Strategic Dialogue (HLSD) hosted by the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN in New York. As part of the High-Level Strategic Dialogue, QFFD and UNICEF signed today …

MOGADISHU — In a landmark move to combat plastic pollution and protect the environment, the Federal Government of Somalia has taken a bold step by announcing a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic bags nationwide. This significant milestone was initiated with the issuance of a Ministerial Decree today by Ambassador Khadija …

MOGADISHU — Royal Court Advisor and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, on an official visit to Mogadishu, met yesterday with Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Mahmoud Moalim Abdullah. The two officials discussed the relief and humanitarian projects implemented by …