The inaugural Mogadishu International Book Fair on Wednesday opened in Mogadishu with a host of writers, thespians and books lovers thronging the city to partake of the literary festival whose happening is so significant […]
Hafuun area in Semi-autonomous regional state is facing a severe water shortage following failure of the short rains, heightening fears of deepening humanitarian crisis in coming months. Authorities in Hafun locality in Karkar region […]
A severe famine ravaged Somalia in 2011, wiping out the remaining hope after a decade of conflict that drove families into desperation and consequently death. Thousands held on to hope on their way to […]
Female Genital Mutilation could soon be declared illegal in Somalia if a proposals for an anti-FGM law by the ministry of Gender and Human Rights is tabled in Parliament. Women Affairs and Human Rights […]
Investigate Ugandan Troops for Shooting of 6 African Union (AU) forces in Somalia (AMISOM) should impartially investigate the killing by alleged Ugandan army troops of six men at a wedding on July 31, 2015, in the […]
Today marks one year since we have had a case of the wild poliovirus anywhere in Africa, the last having been reported from Somalia with a date of onset of 11th August 2014. What […]
Serious water shortage has hit parts of Mudug region forcing many pastoralists to cross other regions to seek water and pasture for their herds, according officials. Eel-hur chief, Mohamed Mohamud has told us by […]
At least 40 people have been hospitalised after the outbreak of undiagnosed disease in Mahaday town, officials said. Reports say that the disease has similar sign and symptoms with Diarrheal disease. Haji Salah Fulayn, […]
IOM has distributed solar lanterns to some 347 internally displaced people (IDPs) living in camps in Bossaso, Galkayo and Garowe, Somalia. The lanterns provide essential light at night in “off-the-grid” locations with little or […]
Residents of Marka town have started evacuating after AMISOM troops allegedly killed six civilians as the troops were conducting operation in the town, resident says. This happened after AMISOM came under bomb attack yesterday […]
