Somalia declares drought a national disaster, appeals for support Storyline:National News President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has declared the ongoing drought a national disaster disaster and called for enhanced response internationally and locally. President Farmaajo said the Horn of Africa nation has been… 2 mins read
1 min read Storyline:National News Aisha Abokor appointed as Presidential Advisor for Social Affairs President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has appointed Aisha Abokar Qaasim as his advisor in social affairs. The statement issued from the office of the president reads, In order to use the…
1 min read Storyline:National News Drought response high level meeting kicks off in Mogadishu President Mohamed Farmaajo is today convening a high level partnership meeting on the drought crisis in the country bringing together the country’s leadership and members of the international community. The…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Push for global response to avert famine in Somalia, agencies urge UN chief Humanitarian agencies in Somalia have warned slow response and limited attention at the global arena could worsen the drought effects in Somalia and ultimately plunge the country into another famine.…
4 mins read Storyline:National News, World Somalia fears full-blown famine as drought, hunger push residents to flee Her eyes glued to the feeble movements of her malnourished baby with protruding ribs and sunken eyes, Fadumo Abdi Ibrahim struggled to hold back her tears in the stifling and…
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland forces launch operations in Galkaayo after magistrate survives assassination attempt Puntland forces on Tuesday launched security operations in Galkaayo town following the assassination attempt on Mudug regional court magistrate. Residents say that forces have conducted search operations in several neighborhoods and houses…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, World German hostage beheaded by Philippine Islamists: govt The Abu Sayyaf group, blamed for the worst terror attacks in Philippine history, had demanded a ransom of 30 million pesos ($600,000) be paid by Sunday to spare Jurgen Kantner.…
1 min read Storyline:National News Galmudug plans to hold presidential election soon Galmudug state is planning to hold presidential election soon following the resignation of President Abdikarim Guled. Salad Ahmed Aynte, a member of Galmudug assembly said the state would hold the…
1 min read Storyline:National News Regional judge injured in Galkaayo Mudug regional court magistrate, Abdirahman Kilwa was wounded by unidentified gunmen on Monday evening in Galkaayo town. Kilwa was injured as he was walking out of a restaurant, according to…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security, World Pentagon seeks Trump’s endorsement for enhanced footprint in Somalia US military could soon increase its footprint in Somalia should the White House approve proposals for enhanced engagement by defense secretary Jim Mattis. Associated Press reports that defense department is…