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Generosity of people in Co Donegal praised by Trocaire chief

The vital support and solidarity of donors, especially the people of Co Donegal has been praised by Trόcaire’s chief executive, Caoimhe de Barra. Trόcaire, the overseas development agency, supported 1.8 million people in 24 countries around the ...

15 Jul 2022 at 08:33

Scotland

Charities given £250,000 to tackle hunger crisis in Africa

Two charities helping to tackle a hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa are being given grants totalling £250,000 from the Scottish Government. Christian Aid and Islamic Relief will share the sum from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund, which will ...

16 Jul 2022 at 13:54

World

UN says part of Somalia will reach famine later this year

The United Nations has said “famine is at the door” in Somalia, with “concrete indications” it will occur later this year in the southern Bay region. This falls just short of a formal famine declaration in Somalia as thousands of people are ...

05 Sept 2022 at 14:03

World

Global report highlights link between corruption and violence

Most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption, with 95% of countries having made little to no progress since 2017, a closely watched study has found. Transparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index, which measures ...

31 Jan 2023 at 09:12

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Trόcaire appeals to people of Derry to support Lenten campaign for Somalia

Trόcaire has marked its 50th anniversary with an appeal to the people of Derry to support its annual Lenten campaign to support the millions in crisis in Somalia. Established in 1973 by the Irish Bishops, Trόcaire has changed the lives ...

22 Feb 2023 at 10:33

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UN chief seeks ‘massive international support’ for drought-hit Somalia

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has appealed for “massive international support” for Somalia during his visit to the East African country that is facing the worst drought in decades. He said Somalia is facing humanitarian ...

11 Apr 2023 at 14:32

World

At least 100 killed in Mogadishu car bombings, says Somalia’s president

Somalia’s president has said at least 100 people were killed in two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday, and the toll could rise in the country’s deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the ...

30 Oct 2022 at 11:32

World

Eight killed as militants attack Somalia port city hotel

Eight people were killed after militants stormed a hotel in Somalia’s port city of Kismayo, an attack that started with a suicide bombing on Sunday before gunmen forcibly entered and exchanged fire with security forces. The ...

23 Oct 2022 at 21:23

World

Somalia car bombs death toll climbs to 120 with some still missing

The death toll from twin car bombings in Somalia’s capital has reached 120 – and could rise further because some people are still missing, the country’s health minister said. Ali Haji said more than 320 others were wounded ...

31 Oct 2022 at 15:38

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Asylum seekers in County Derry enriching local community

A Portstewart church is extending a welcoming hand to asylum seekers staying in the area while they are considered for refugee status. The asylum seekers have also enriched the community through various volunteering jobs ...

11 Jan 2023 at 18:33

World

Somali security forces halt extremists’ attack on Mogadishu hotel – reports

Security forces in Somalia have ended an hours-long extremist attack on a beachside hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, state media reported. There was no immediate word on any deaths at the Pearl Beach hotel. Al-Qaida’s ...

10 Jun 2023 at 07:40

World

Nine killed in extremist attack on Mogadishu beach hotel

Nine people, including three soldiers, have been killed in an extremist attack on a popular beachside hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Police said 10 other people were wounded while 84 people were rescued ...

10 Jun 2023 at 11:28

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