PLATFORMS

JOWHAR — African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ( ATMIS) Burundi troops on Tuesday donated food items at the Towfik IDP camp near Jowhar Airfield, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan   . The food donation, which included rice, beans, meat, chicken & …

MOGADISHU  — A massive fire broke out in Bakara, Mogadishu’s largest market, on Friday morning as people prepare for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration in Mogadishu. According to traders, the fire started in the gold section and quickly spread to other parts of the market, causing extensive destruction. The cause …

MOGADISHU — At least five people perished in a blaze at a gas station in the Sool region on Wednesday. Reports from local media detail that the fire, erupting at a service station in the village of Bali-Hadhac within the Las Anod district, claimed five lives and left nine injured. …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued warnings regarding flooding, which is expected to occur in the coming days in the country. The organization has urged the Somali people to be vigilant and take precautionary measures, especially those living in areas recently affected by floods and coastal …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is actively raising funds to support Palestinians in Gaza. The Somali Action Network (SAN), led by Sheikh Abdihayi Sheikh Adan, has set a target of $5 million. The campaign, launched last week, aims to assist those in Gaza facing severe hardships due to ongoing conflict and blockades. …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has recently provided aid to nearly 2,000 families in the Coastal area of Jazira in Afgoye district in the Lower Shabelle Region. These families, alongside the displaced people who were previously in this area and the underprivileged, have been forcefully evacuated by …

MOGADISHU —The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) received Mr. George Conway, Deputy Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, in a crucial meeting aimed at reinforcing the nation’s humanitarian response strategies. The pivotal meeting centered on the Somali Government’s strategic priorities, which include the prevention of aid diversion, …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Friday provided relief aid to 6,000 families in the Waberi District of Banadir region in efforts aimed at supporting those in need. The beneficiaries included elderly and disabled members of the community from various areas of the district. Esteemed individuals …

JOWHAR — On Friday, African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ATMIS Burundi troops stationed at Jowhar Airfield (JAF), Sector 5, distributed clean water to families at Towfik IDP camp. ATMIS Burundi Deputy CIMIC Officer, Maj. Daniel Hahorimana, reiterated the troops’ commitment to protecting and supporting households affected by conflict and …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Thursday that Somalia is hosting 38,642 registered refugees and asylum-seekers as of February. About 67 percent of them are women and children, 30 percent are school-age children (6-17 years), and 26 percent are women and girls of reproductive …