Somalia

Drought in central Somalia threatens four million people

Published on: December 13, 2021
13:52

Mogadishu, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) At least four million people are currently exposed to hunger as a result of drought, especially in central Somalia, while the country faces other threats such as that of the al-Shabaab armed group.

Somali security forces kill an Islamist commando

Published on: December 2, 2021
12:24

Mogadishu, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Somali security services announced today the death of 12 men identified as members of an Islamist commando that was planning attacks in this capital.

Islamist group’s attack in Somalia causes 25 victims

Published on: November 25, 2021
11:47

Mogadishu, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) A car bombing on Thursday near a school in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killed eight people and injured 17 others, according to a preliminary count that may vary during the day.

Completion of Somalia elections more important than ever, UN envoy

Published on: November 17, 2021
17:01

United Nations, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General´s Special Representative James Swan on Wednesday reported that although progress has been made in Somalia´s electoral process, it has been slow and uneven.

5.9 million Somalians require humanitarian aid

Published on: November 15, 2021
10:51

Mogadishu, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) More than 5.9 million people in Somalia are currently in need humanitarian aid and protection due to food insecurity, among other factors, a UN agency reported.

Civilians killed by mistake in Somalia

Published on: October 22, 2021
12:46

Mogadishu, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Friday admitted that its forces killed seven civilians in the southern region of Low Shabelle by mistake, an event which is being investigated by a commission.

Somalia challenged AU-UN peacekeeping mission by leadership

Published on: October 12, 2021
10:43

Mogadishu, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Somali authorities rejected today the formation of a joint UN-African Union (AU) peacekeeping force, in which the local Army would participate as a subordinate of the international blue helmets.

Islamic group claims responsibility for attack in southern Somalia

Published on: October 6, 2021
13:06

Mogadishu, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic armed group Al-Shabab (The Youth, in Arabic) claimed responsibility for the attack perpetrated a few hours ago and as a resulf of which two members of a regional parliament in Somalia was injured, Mogadishu authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

Armed clashes in capital of Somalia

Published on: September 16, 2021
13:23

Mogadishu, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The armed clashes in this capital on Thursday, between Army forces and the so-called Haramad paramilitary group, resulted in 10 people wounded, local media reported.

Somali government protects 1.8 million vulnerable children

Published on: September 1, 2021
14:57

Mogadishu, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) Somali government authorities on Wednesday reported on their collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) to protect 1.8 million vulnerable children due to violence in the country, among other factors.

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