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Mogadishu - Luul Mohamed Osman was an established hotelier before the civil war broke out in Somalia in 1991, forcing her to seek refuge in Italy. She returned to her country five years ago, to pick up the pieces and start afresh.
Mogadishu - A two-day forum on investment opportunities in Somalia’s sustainable energy sector opened today in the Somali capital.
Mogadishu - While most people run away from the site of a bomb explosion, the dedicated staff members of the Aamin Ambulance company rush to the scene to offer first aid to victims and ferry the injured to hospitals.
Mogadishu, Kismaayo – As World Cities Day is observed on 31 October, two of Somalia’s largest cities are experiencing an impressive renaissance more than 25 years after law and order collapsed across the country.
Mogadishu - United Nations staff members today gathered in Mogadishu to commemorate UN Day with a promise to continue their support for the people of Somalia in their quest for lasting peace and security.
HirShabelle - The newly elected President of HirShabelle state, Mohamed Abdi Waare, was inaugurated yesterday in a colourful ceremony attended by Somalia’s Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre, the country’s federal state member presidents, the Special Representative of the UN Secret
Prime Minister, State Presidents, Ambassadors, distinguished colleagues, friends, citizens of HirShabelle.
Allow me to begin by congratulating you, President Waare. May I wish you every success in bringing security, peace and prosperity to the people of HirShabelle.
Bossaso - Canab Mumin Farax fled Mogadishu 16 years ago at the height of the civil war that was triggered by the collapse of the Siad Barre regime. Today she lives with her family in a temporary settlement camp in the Puntland city of Bossaso.
Mogadishu - The United Nations has mobilized its staff members and resources in response to appeals from federal and government authorities to aid Somalis affected by last Saturday’s bomb blasts in the capital Mogadishu.
“I would like to extend my profound sympathy and solidarity with you and your families as we mourn the terrible loss of life caused by the attacks in Mogadishu on Saturday.