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Somalia’s Parliament Endorses African Charter on Child Rights, Welfare

(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal parliament formally approved the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday during a session held in Mogadishu. The meeting was overseen by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, Speaker of the Lower...

Somalia, Gambia leaders say AI as potential “key” game-changer

(MENAFN) As forensic science develops across Africa, leaders in Somalia and The Gambia view artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though success remains heavily dependent on training, resources, and international support....

Turkish Conglomerate Albayrak Leads Infrastructure in Somalia

(MENAFN) The Turkish conglomerate Albayrak is spearheading the modernization and daily management of Mogadishu Port, which serves as Somalia’s primary gateway for imports and its connection to international commerce. Ahmet Sami Isler, the...

Indonesia’s FM, Somalia counterpart come together to enhance collaboration

(MENAFN) The foreign ministers of Indonesia and Somalia met in Jakarta on Thursday and agreed to enhance collaboration across several key sectors, including trade, agriculture, maritime affairs, and education, according to reports....

Indonesia, Somalia Forge Stronger Bilateral Collaboration

(MENAFN) In a high-level meeting held Thursday in Jakarta, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono and Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali agreed to boost bilateral collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade, agriculture,...

WHO cautions of increase of chikungunya disease

(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Tuesday that without swift measures, the world could face a repeat of the 2005 chikungunya outbreak. Diana Rojas Alvarez, WHO’s arbovirus team lead, revealed that the mosquito-borne virus...

Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures

Stabilization centres like the one in Kismayo provide life-saving treatment for children under the age of five who are suffering from medical complications brought on by hunger. But such facilities are scarce. Nutritional clinics that once played...

Helicopter crash in Somalia kills peacekeepers

(MENAFN) A military helicopter operating under the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed on Wednesday morning at Mogadishu’s international airport, killing five personnel, according to official reports. The Mi-24 aircraft,...

AI Emerges as Key Game-Changer in African Forensics

(MENAFN) As forensic science evolves rapidly across Africa, leaders from Somalia and The Gambia are positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though they caution that progress still depends heavily on training,...

Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates

“We have seen a significant increase of weapon-wounded patients treated in the medical facilities we support since the beginning of the year, as well as an increase of request for ad hoc support from other hospitals,” said Antoine Grand, the head...

Suicide bombardment murders 10 in Somalia

(MENAFN) A suicide bombing in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 10 people outside a military base. The attacker targeted a group of teenage recruits waiting to enlist at the Damanyo military facility....

U.S. aid halt deepens humanitarian crisis in Somalia's displacement camps

(MENAFN) In the arid landscape of Al-Hidaya camp, located on the outskirts of Mogadishu, mothers huddle outside their makeshift homes, using tattered pieces of fabric to shield their children from the unrelenting sun. These families, forced to...

From Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

AZERBAIJAN, March 26 - 26 March 2025, 14:54 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, On the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I convey my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency,...

VA makes several cancers presumptive for service connection – lowering the burden of proof for Veterans to receive no-cost health care and earned benefits

WASHINGTON — Today, in a step that builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s focus to fulfill the nation’s sacred obligation to the nation’s Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is making acute and chronic leukemias,...

Minister Fajon calls on UN Security Council to take decisive action on wars in Ukraine and Gaza

SLOVENIA, September 23 - The Minister also participated in a side event on the return of Ukrainian children, organised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. She emphasised that children are the...

Somali youth find job opportunities thanks to Turkish Red Crescent

(MENAFN) Ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in Somalia have severely impacted the population, but training programs run in partnership with the Turkish Red Crescent are helping Somali youth access new employment opportunities, according to...

International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements

Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...

TAMPA, FLORIDA REALTOR® JOE HAROSKY EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION

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Seven Ethiopian Migrants Die After Harrowing Week-Long Sea Journey to Yemen

(MENAFN) Seven Ethiopian migrants perished from hunger and thirst after a grueling seven-day sea journey from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. According to an IOM press release, the vessel...

Rich countries meet only 4% of funds East Africa needs to address climate change -Oxfam

Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water. East African countries collectively contribute a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon emissions but are some of the worst-hit by the global...