NEWS

BAIDOA — Southwest regional forces attacked the Al-Shabab tax collection base in Bur-Eyle village about 35km northeast of Burhakaba on late Saturday afternoon. According to Southwest regional security officials, regional forces killed three Al-Shabab militants and seized 800 bags of maize vigorously taken by militias from villagers. A short video …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) drilled 163 artesian wells in the drought-hit areas of Somalia during 2019 in co-operation with the Somalia ministry of energy and water resources and local partners, benefiting 446,484 affected people in the country. In the area of relief, various types of assistance, including food aid, …

MOGADISHU — Keysaney hospital commemorates 28 years of providing impartial war surgery and emergency medical care for civilians and wounded combatants. The hospital is run by the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The anniversary was marked by a gathering …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in Mogadishu, Somalia, to continue its efforts to help the people affected by recurrent droughts and floods in the country. The deal aims to support the efforts of the Ministry …

CAPITALS — The East African region could be on the verge of a food crisis if huge swarms of locusts devouring crops and pasture are not brought under control. A massive food assistance may be required, Dominique Burgeon, director of emergencies for the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said. …

BAL’AD  — An outbreak of acute watery diarrhea has killed up to five people in Bal’ad town in Somalia’s southern region of Middle Shabelle, an official confirmed on Thursday. Deputy Governor of Bal’ad town, Hanbali Ahmed, said that acute watery diarrhea broke out in the town causing deaths. “Up to …

MOGADISHU —  Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency yesterday signed an agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and improve its educational sector. “Culture and education are vital for the country’s future. After years of conflict, they are vital to the human dimension …

BOSSASO — Two men who were found guilty for the gang-rape and murder of 12-year-old Aisha Ilyas Adan were this morning executed in Puntland. Abdiifatah Warsame and Abdishakur Dige were killed in line with the death sentence handed by the court last year. The two men convicted of gang-raping and …

KUWAIT — A committee entrusted with making arrangements for a conference due in Kuwait this year for promoting education in Somalia convened a meeting on Monday. Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah presided over the committee meeting, which focused on ongoing preparations for the gathering, with the committee members attending. …

MOGADISHU — The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said Tuesday it is working closely with the Somali government and other stakeholders to find durable solutions for Somalis displaced by insecurity and natural disasters. Mohamed Affey, UNHCR special envoy for the Horn of Africa, and Johann Siffointe, UNHCR Somalia representative, visited Wabishabele …