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MOGADISHU — A newly launched emergency call center is boosting health response in the fight against COVID-19 in Somalia, the UN said on Thursday. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-backed center is receiving more than 8,000 daily calls from those who feel sick or need advice on COVID-19 in Somalia. …

ABU DHABI — The UAE sent an aid plane carrying 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Jubaland state of Somalia, to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. This aid will assist approximately 7,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. Commenting on the …

HARGEISA — Somaliland, a self-declared state in Somalia, announced Tuesday that it has removed all COVID-19 restrictions, including those on movement, social gatherings, and businesses. Somaliland’s Vice President Abdirahman Saylici told local media in the capital Hargeisa that the government has also removed restrictions on education, youth sports, and nightclubs, …

MOGADISHU — The World Bank has approved a 55 million U.S. dollar grant to support Somalia’s economic recovery through continued fiscal and other economic policy reforms. Hugh Riddell, World Bank country manager for Somalia, said the policies will strengthen fiscal management and promote inclusive private sector-led growth. “The budget support …

MOGADISHU — The number of people visiting health centers for routine care in Somalia has significantly dropped due to fear of contracting COVID-19 as well as lack of public transport or other means to access facilities, the UN said on Tuesday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs …

KISMAYO — Aisha Maalim returned to Kismayo in southern Somalia in March 2019, after having spent many years living in the Dadaab refugee camps located over the border in Kenya. Like many, she hoped to return to a better life as Somalia rebuilds after decades of conflict and instability. The …

HARGEISA — The father of 13 years old girl, Harir Rageh told the media that his eldest daughter was raped at Hargeisa Orphanage Center. According to rage’s speech, the orphanage’s management had known before, but they refused to meet his daughter and do the required action about the incident. “I …

MOGADISHU — The UN top envoy in Somalia on Sunday called for more international assistance to help the government to fight against COVID-19. James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, said the support provided by global partners has enabled Somalia to provide facilities for patient care in the country’s …

NAIROBI — An increasing number of second-generation immature swarms continue to form in northwest Kenya. The bulk of swarm formation is likely to occur during the next two weeks followed by a decline in July. Before migration, swarms will remain for a short time during which there is a considerable …

KISMAYO —  Qatar Charity (QC) has opened educational and development projects in the Somali city of Kismayo, in Jubaland state, as part of its development initiative under the patronage of Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia, H E Hassan bin Hamza Hashem. First Deputy President of Jubaland state of Somalia Mohamud Sayid …