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  • ​Somali Human Rights Commission discusses partnership with UN
  • ​Somali ministry of environment launches national roadmap for green transition
  • ​SoDMA issues urgent appeal to international community for Somalia
  • ​Somalia participates in Arab ministerial health assembly in Geneva
  • ​International partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia
  • ​Somali Human Rights Commission discusses partnership with UN

    ​MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, held high-level talks today in Mogadishu with the Chief of the United Nations Peacebuil…

  • ​Somali ministry of environment launches national roadmap for green transition

    ​MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change held an expanded coordination meeting focused on vitalizing the green industries sector. H.E. Ahmed Omar Mahamed, Minister of State f…

  • ​SoDMA issues urgent appeal to international community for Somalia

    MOGADISHU — ​In the face of compounding humanitarian hardships, the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), H.E. Mohamud Moallin Abdulle, has issued an urgent appeal to the in…

  • ​Somalia participates in Arab ministerial health assembly in Geneva

    ​GENEVA  — The Swiss capital, Geneva, witnessed a prominent diplomatic presence for the Federal Republic of Somalia as she participated, represented by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, His E…

  • ​International partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia

    ​ADDIS ABABA — ​LG Electronics, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Elman Peace Centre have officially launched a new strategic…

  • ​Mogadishu workshop strengthens national human rights capacity

    ​MOGADISHU — ​A four-day specialized workshop aimed at enhancing the institutional and professional capacities of staff members from the National Independent Human Rights Commission officially opened …

  • ​Somali institutional integration advancing humanitarian care in prisons

    ​MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a new strategic step toward institutionalizing humanitarian and judicial work; as the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA…

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NEWS

  • ​Somali Human Rights Commission discusses partnership with UN

    Network Editor May 20, 2026 499

    ​MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim …

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  • ​Somali ministry of environment launches national roadmap for green transition

    Network Editor May 20, 2026 380

  • ​SoDMA issues urgent appeal to international community for Somalia

    Network Editor May 19, 2026 465

  • ​Somalia participates in Arab ministerial health assembly in Geneva

    Network Editor May 19, 2026 376

  • ​International partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia

    Network Editor May 19, 2026 440

  • ​Mogadishu workshop strengthens national human rights capacity

    Network Editor May 18, 2026 436

  • ​Somali institutional integration advancing humanitarian care in prisons

    Network Editor May 18, 2026 494

INTVS. & INSIGHTS

  • Swedish ambassador: we aim to support the resilience of Somalis in a peaceful Somalia

    Network Editor March 3, 2026 737

    Between the precision of diplomacy and the pulse of humanity, Sweden has meticulously crafted bridges …

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  • ​WFP Somalia director: we anticipate urgent Arab support to avert famine risks

    Network Editor December 25, 2025 875

  • Interview: Somali-American pharmacist joins the Maine board of pharmacy

    Network Editor June 1, 2022 2,067

  • INTVW with Mr. J. Siffointe UNHCR rep. for Somalia

    Network Editor June 19, 2021 2,318

  • INTVW with UNEP advisor to Somalia Mr. Ch. Hodder

    Network Editor September 9, 2020 2,640

REPORTS

  • ​International partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia

    Network Editor May 19, 2026 440

    ​ADDIS ABABA — ​LG Electronics, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United Nations Development …

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  • ​Historic Somalia drought deepened by international aid reductions

    Network Editor May 14, 2026 552

  • ​UN mobilizes global support for Somalia crises

    Network Editor April 29, 2026 645

  • ​Iran war repercussions exacerbate Somalia’s humanitarian child crisis

    Network Editor April 28, 2026 577

  • ​UN warns of escalating humanitarian crisis and malnutrition in Somalia

    Network Editor March 27, 2026 582

ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

  • ​Somali ministry of environment launches national roadmap for green transition

    Network Editor May 20, 2026 380

    ​MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change held an expanded coordination meeting …

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  • SoDMA boosts disaster preparedness through updated policy

    Network Editor May 17, 2026 513

  • ​Puntland denies reports of impending storms and rain

    Network Editor May 14, 2026 563

  • ​Somalia attracts international funding to tackle climate challenges

    Network Editor May 13, 2026 526

  • SoDMA issues urgent warnings against eastern Somalia storms

    Network Editor May 12, 2026 515

RESEARCH AND STUDIES

  • Disability inclusion study: IDP sites in Kismayo, Dec 21

    Network Editor February 2, 2022 1,374

    BACKGROUND AND AIMS The International Organization for Migration (IOM) with technical support from Humanity & …

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  • How climate insecurity could trigger more conflict in Somalia

    Network Editor April 12, 2021 1,392

  • Many suffering children in Somaliland need surgery, but most of those needs go unmet

    Network Editor January 29, 2019 1,888

  • Study: Fish oil & vitamin D pills no guard against cancer or serious heart trouble

    Network Editor November 10, 2018 1,817

  • Study : In Somalia, schools are a bulwark against recruitment

    Network Editor August 3, 2018 2,317

DEVELOPMENT

  • Somali initiative to resettle forcibly evicted residents in Mogadishu

    Network Editor May 9, 2026 540

    MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the launch of a major national …

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  • Somali-international partnership to enhance reconstruction and resettlement

    Network Editor May 6, 2026 470

  • Somali foreign ministry discusses strategic cooperation with UN

    Network Editor May 4, 2026 526

  • ​Somalia launches national “Bulsho” project supporting governance, development

    Network Editor April 27, 2026 567

  • Somalia establishes authority for national army orphans

    Network Editor April 12, 2026 506

DISPLACEMENT AND ASYLUM

  • Somali warnings of displacement and climate pressures in cities

    Network Editor May 17, 2026 367

    ​BAKU — The Federal Republic of Somalia has warned of the severe repercussions resulting from …

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  • ​Durable solutions center launches EU-funded development project

    Network Editor May 13, 2026 503

  • Ministry of resettlement bolsters relief and displacement support in Hargeisa

    Network Editor May 6, 2026 414

  • New refugees and IDPs commissioner assumes office

    Network Editor April 30, 2026 405

  • Somalia, UN discuss enhancing humanitarian response in Baidoa

    Network Editor April 30, 2026 429

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ARTICLES

  • Somalia’s state-sponsored evictions: a crisis deepens for displaced community

    Farah Bashir
  • Somalia is changing. The humanitarian system must as well

    Dustin Barter
  • Towards a healthier future: Somalia’s new food safety policy

    Mohamed Omar
  • Urgent humanitarian needs and long-term human capital development in Somalia: Where is the balance?

    Dr. Adam Aw Hirsi
  • FGM is on the rise in Africa: disturbing new trends are driving up the numbers

    Tamsin Bradley
  • Droughts don’t need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference

    Joshua Busby
  • Famine should not exist in 2022, yet Somalia faces its worst yet. Wealthy countries, pay your dues

    Joshua Hallwright

STORIES FROM THE FIELD

  • SoDMA issues field report on worsening humanitarian crisis

    July 31, 2025
  • Health for all is Somalia’s answer to Coronavirus and future threats to health

    January 12, 2021
  • ICRC .. 28 years of providing health care in Mogadishu

    February 17, 2020
  • Displaced families in Somalia now hit by floods

    January 30, 2020
  • The story of the man who established the only free ambulance service in Somalia

    April 16, 2019

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