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MOGADISHU — The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday it had ramped up response to curb cholera transmission in Somalia after devastating flooding caused by heavy rains that pounded several parts of the country. Since January 2023, a total of 18,304 suspected cases of cholera including 46 associated deaths were …

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 …

BELETWEYNE — Continuing its commitment to humanitarian relief in Hirshabelle State, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Tuesday distributed vital food and non-food items to vulnerable families in Beletweyne, central Somalia. More than 650 families displaced by last year’s El Nino-induced floods, benefitted from essential items including wheat …

MOGADISHU — Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation Ahmed Fiqi on Wednesday bade farewell to Mr. Magatte Guisse and Ms. Sanaa Omer of UNHCR Somalia as they conclude their mission tour in Somalia. During the meeting, they discussed range of critical topics including strengthening the UNHCR support to the …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has made donations of medical supplies to Madina Hospital and the Janale area in the Lower Shabelle region. The donated supplies aim to provide essential medical care to patients and residents in need within the region. Recognizing the urgent medical needs of …

MOGADISHU — The Deputy Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA)  Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan on Monday received a delegation of senior officials from Mogadishu University (MU) at the agency’s Headquarters. The meeting in the Nation capital Mogadishu discussed various issues pertinent to both sides including strengthening cooperation in the …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MoPIED) has on Saturday unveiled its 5-year strategic plan (2024-2028), which aims to seize opportunities and overcome challenges in the Nation’s capital Mogadishu. According to the Ministry, the plan empowers every employee to work towards achieving the goals and objectives …

MOGADISHU — Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Saturday dispatched essential relief assistance to Jubbaland State in efforts aimed alleviating the suffering of the families in the regional State. SoDMA senior management officials sent a boat carrying the relief humanitarian supplies from Mogadishu port to the Federal Member States. …

BELEWEYNE — As part of its ongoing efforts in humanitarian aid, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Thursday donated relief food to households in Bulobarde, Central region of Somalia, who were affected by the  recent El Nino-induced floods. The donations, which included essential items such as sugar, rice, …

MOGADISHU — The UN on Friday said Somalia will experience a tough time in 2024 as millions will need humanitarian assistance “just like the recent years.” In a statement on X Friday, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said an estimated 6.9 million people in the country will …