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Italian Medical Team Conducts Heart Surgery in Somalia

In a fascinating twist of fate, heartbeats in Somalia have found a new rhythm, thanks to the intrepid Italian medical team. They've crafted history, surgically speaking, in the sands of Mogadishu. Imagine a scene that's less 'ER' and more 'Gladiator'—but with scalpels instead of swords—where pediatric heart surgeons have wielded their skills to patch little lives. This isn't just any hospital tale; it's a bona fide miracle that echoes a new dawn for pediatric healthcare in the Horn of Africa. Painting this masterpiece…

Historic Milestone: Somalia Conducts Its First Open-Heart Surgeries

In a heartwarming narrative of compassion and international teamwork, a groundbreaking union formed between Somali and Italian medical maestros has transformed lives beyond borders, unveiling a remarkable tale that glimmers with hope and humanity. Like a masterful symphony, this collaboration orchestrated by the Milan-based Ameb Association and the spirited social activist Edna Moallin Abdirahman, in concert with the Hormuud Salaam Foundation, has struck a harmonious chord, creating powerful ripples through the realms of…

Taliban Conducts Sixth Public Execution Since 2021

In a chilling display of justice, authorities in eastern Afghanistan have carried out the execution of a convicted murderer by gunfire in a public sports stadium. This marks the sixth public execution since the Taliban reclaimed power. The condemned man met his fate at the hands of a member of the victim's family, all witnessed by a crowd of thousands gathered in Gardez, Paktia province's capital, as reported by a journalist on the scene. The evening leading up to the execution, the governor’s office made a social media…

Israel Conducts Airstrike on Town in Northern Lebanon, Sparking UN Concerns About UNIFIL Operations

In a significant escalation of its conflict with Hezbollah militants, Israel has broadened its military targets across Lebanon, leading to the deaths of at least 21 individuals in a recent airstrike in the northern region. Health officials reported this casualty figure, while millions of Israelis took refuge, protecting themselves from retaliatory projectiles launched from the Lebanese side of the border. The focal point of Israel's military endeavors has primarily been the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, along with the…

Egyptian Healthcare Team Treats 1,674 Somalis and Conducts 436 Surgeries

On Saturday, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced that a medical convoy had provided examinations to 1,674 Somali citizens and performed 436 surgeries across various specialities at De Martino General Hospital in Mogadishu. Landing in the Somali capital on September 20, the Egyptian team offered diverse medical services covering fields such as general surgery, digestive systems, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesia, and critical care,…

China Conducts Test Launch of Intercontinental Missile in the Pacific Ocean

China has confirmed the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), marking its first such exercise in decades as it fell into the expanse of the Pacific Ocean. In recent years, China has ramped up its nuclear capabilities and increased its defense expenditure. Back in October 2022, the Pentagon cautioned that China's development of its nuclear arsenal was outpacing United States expectations more swiftly than anticipated. As of May 2023, China reportedly possessed over 500 operational nuclear warheads.…

U.S. Special Operations Leader Conducts Frontline Visit in Somalia

U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Frontlines in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States continues to affirm its commitment to Somalia in the battle against Al-Shabaab. This extremist group has plagued the region for nearly twenty years, subjecting innocent civilians and military personnel to relentless attacks. For the past two decades, the U.S. Africa Command has diligently collaborated with the Somali National Army (SNA), facilitating operations that have successfully reclaimed numerous critical areas from…

US navy conducts first airstrike in opposition to Al-Shabaab beneath Biden

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The US military carried out the first drone strike against Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia, which now becomes the first-ever airstrike in the Horn of Africa country under the administration of President Joe Biden, who took up his post in January 2021. Defense ministry said Tuesday's airstrike was carried out against militants after they ambushed the Somali National Army commandos, Danab's special forces in Galkayo, a troubled town in Galmadug state in central Somalia. Pentagon spokeswoman Cindi…

FESOJ conducts virtual training in security procedures on Covid-19

FESOJ conducts virtual training in safety procedures for the prevention of Covid-19 MOGADISHU, Somalia - Twenty-five Somali journalists from different regions of Mogadishu and other regional federal member states have participated in 2-day online training held on 17-18 April 2021 on respect for the safety procedures for the prevention of Covid-19. The Federation of Somali Journalists…

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