“Somalia teetered on the brink of famine in recent months due to an historic drought characterized by five consecutive poor rainy seasons,” Mr. Abdelmoula said in Geneva. “The crisis is far from over – needs remain high and urgent. Some of the most affected areas continue to face the risk of famine.” In March, seasonal rains…
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo was speaking on Wednesday at a meeting at UN Headquarters to draw attention to the widening financing gap at the year-old operation. “Despite initial generous donor support, contributions have significantly declined, leaving the mission in a dire financial situation,” she said. Contributing to progress ATMIS builds on the work of a previous…
11 people, including the governor, were injured in a suicide bomber’s attack on a guest house in Somalia; Photo: File Mogadishu: In a suicide attack in the capital of Somalia, 11 people including the governor were injured and 5 people were killed. According to the international news agency, a suicide bomber detonated a car full…
According to the report, 4 Muslim countries are likely to join the Abrahamic covenants in the coming months. Israel is negotiating with the Muslim countries of Indonesia, Somalia, Niger and Mauritania to expand the Abrahamic covenants. According to the Israeli media report, the progress to normalize the relations with Saudi Arabia is at a standstill….
Ms. Gbeho said she has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued commitment to implementing the women, peace, and security agenda, as demonstrated by the launch of a new national action plan on Security Council resolution 1325. The landmark document, adopted more than 20 years ago, reaffirms women’s role in peacebuilding and conflict prevention and resolution. Action…
The attack was carried out on the residence of military officers, al-Shabaab (Photo: File). Mogadishu: In Somalia’s capital, gunmen stormed a house and opened fire indiscriminately, killing 10 people and injuring 3 others. According to the World News Agency, a car bomb exploded outside a building in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, after which gunmen…
Somalia is in the midst of the longest and most severe drought in its history, following five consecutive poor rainy seasons, which has devastated the country. Roughly 8.25 million people, nearly half the population, require immediate lifesaving aid and protection. Lives on the line They warn that famine is a strong possibility from April to…
