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MOGADISHU — The Horn of Africa is being hit by one of the worst droughts in recent history. Around 10 million people in Ethiopia and Somalia, including large numbers of women, children and the elderly, face an existential threat caused by severe food shortages. Switzerland is very concerned about the …

BAIDOA —  Thirty-five journalists based in Southwest State (SWS) have undergone training aimed at amplifying use of media platforms to encourage peaceful co-existence and the respect for human rights and dignity. The three-day training was supported by the African Union Mission In Somalia (AMISOM) and facilitated by the SWS Ministry …

SANAA — Around 190,000 migrants in war-torn Yemen are in “dire” need of assistance, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned on Saturday. “More than 4 million people who have fled their homes in search of safety, and some 190,000 migrants from the Horn of Africa, are in dire need of …

MOGADISHU — Military engineers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have completed a four-day training to counter the evolving threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which have become a weapon of choice for terrorists. The training, which kicked off on Tuesday and ended on Friday in …

MOGADISHU — Renewed funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will support ongoing efforts to build the resilience of riverine farmers in the Jowhar corridor by improving water access and management to boost productivity. The Government of Sweden’s timely contribution to Somalia through the Swedish International Development Cooperation …

MOGADISHU — In May 2021, a prolonged downpour of rains in Somalia caused the Shabelle River to overflow, flooding the nearby region of Jowhar and resulting in entire communities being submerged. More than 13,700 people were affected by the flood, resulting in thousands losing their homes and livelihoods from the …

MOGADISHU — In Somalia, entrepreneurship is a driving force of the economy. An estimated 76%of all jobs come from entrepreneurial activities – and except for large businesses, women play a leading role in this area. In Somaliland, women own more than half of all household enterprises. In Mogadishu and Bossaso, …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is facing its most severe drought in over three decades, with more than half of the population in dire need of food and water. The U.N. said earlier this month that parts of the country could soon plunge into famine. Dead livestock, emaciated children and a constant call …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations and its partners on Sunday launched a four-year project to provide durable solutions for people displaced by conflict and climate change in Somalia. The multi-million project named “Saameynta (impact in Somali)” will achieve durable solutions for more than 75,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable …

MOGADISHU – Somalia has not given individuals with particular wants the care and a spotlight they deserve. Their wants are nonetheless not taken under consideration within the design of infrastructure tasks, together with roads, new buildings and public transport. Also, the legislation has but to take its trigger to be sure …