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MOGADISHU — The Somali Independent Media Houses Association (SIMHA), in collaboration with Save the Children Somalia, has commenced a comprehensive five-day training program for nearly 40 journalists from various media outlets in Mogadishu. The training aims to empower journalists, including both young women and men, working as editors, producers, reporters, …

MOGADISHU — At least six people, including four Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers, were killed and several others wounded on Saturday in a suicide bombing attack near Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, the police said. A car laden with explosives exploded at a security checkpoint at Elasha Biyaha area, about …

MOGADISHU — Somalia, UN agencies and other partners on Thursday renewed their commitment to addressing health emergencies, with a focus on polio, in the country. The government and the health partners, in a joint statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, expressed political support to stop polio, boost immunity …

BELEDWEYNE — The Ugas Khalifa Airport in Beledweyne town was temporarily closed on Friday due to the El Niño heavy rains that occurred in the town on Thursday night, according to officials. Hirshabelle State aviation authorities reported that the rains from the previous night led to water accumulation on the …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said it is ready to support Somalia in tackling floods ahead of a rare “super El Nino” in the country. “IOM Somalia is currently deploying teams in the field and is getting ready to provide emergency assistance across the country and start …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said it is ready to support Somalia in tackling floods ahead of a rare “super El Nino” in the country. “IOM Somalia is currently deploying teams in the field and is getting ready to provide emergency assistance across the country and start …

MOGADISHU — Somali youth have launched a campaign against the littering of plastic waste on the beaches of the capital, Mogadishu, infusing vitality into marine ecosystems that support livelihoods. This initiative for environmental protection began at Mogadishu’s Liido beach in the Abdiaziz district two years ago. It started with only …

MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations (UN) agencies joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of the Girl Child on Wednesday by pledging to continue promoting the rights of Somali girls. Abdihakim Jimale Aden, Somali deputy minister in the Ministry of Women and Human Rights …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations (UN) has allocated 15 million U.S. dollars to help mitigate the effects of the much anticipated El Nino rains in Somalia, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said. The flood response funds target high-risk areas in Hirshabelle and Jubaland states, which …

MOGADISHU  — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday vowed to scale up efforts to help Somalia offer quality mental health care and services across the country. In a statement marking World Mental Health Day, which fell on Tuesday, the WHO noted it would step up the training of health …