Somalia, UN launch $1 billion appeal for 2020 humanitarian response Storyline:National News One billion dollars will be required to provide life-saving assistance and livelihood support to 3 million Somalis this year, a joint appeal by Somali government and the UN notes. The 2020… 2 mins read
2 mins read Storyline:National News IGAD calls for regional mobilisation to counter locust invasion The regional body IGAD has called on countries in the region to marshal resources to confront the ongoing locust menace warning the locusts are likely to spread further to Uganda…
2 mins read Storyline:National News 13 people among them children succumb to hunger in Mogadishu camp Thirteen people among them children have died of starvation while others are acutely malnourished in Kahda district in Mogadishu. Goobjoog News correspondent who visited an IDP camp located in Kahda…
2 mins read Storyline:National News 100,000 hectares of land in Somalia at risk of locust invasion-FAO Up to 100,000 hectares of land in Somalia is at risk of locust invasion threatening to wipe out food and fodder production for the October/December harvests, the UN has warned.…
5 mins read Storyline:National News As floods recede around Belet Weyne, need for durable solutions to climate change-related events highlighted By DECEMBER 15, 2019: With flood-waters receding around Belet Weyne, residents are trying to return to normal life – but it is no easy task. “Our situation is dire: our…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somalia, UN appeal for $72.5m to bolster floods relief efforts Somali government and the UN Saturday launched a joint appeal for $72.5 million to support thousands affected by floods in the country. According to a statement, the funds are aimed…
3 mins read Storyline:National News How land dealers make a kill out of IDPs in Mogadishu By T. Roble Invite IDPs to your remote, unoccupied and undeveloped piece of land in the outskirts of Mogadishu, keep them there for some time not out of generosity. Their…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Ex-Presidents barred from travelling to Beletweyne Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his predecessor Sheikh Sharif Ahmed were this morning barred from leaving to Beletweyne where they were to deliver humanitarian supplies amid reports their visit…
1 min read Storyline:National News Flooding to continue as heavy rains persist, govt says The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has warned of continued flooding as heavy rains are expected in southern parts of the country in the next two days. A press release from…
3 mins read Storyline:National News Extreme flooding batters Somalia forcing at least 100,000 children flee from their home By: At least 200,000 people – including at least 100,000 children have been forced to flee their homes in the town of Beledweyne following heavy rains which continue to fall…
