MOGADISHU — Students from the Faculty of Agriculture at Zamzam University in the Federal Republic of Somalia organized a field training program on agricultural land measurement and leveling. This initiative is part of the university’s efforts to strengthen practical application and link academic knowledge with field reality to develop the …
Read More »Partners in giving: free heart surgeries save Somali children
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Health and Human Services of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in cooperation with “Qatar Charity,” concluded a major humanitarian medical campaign to perform heart surgeries for children with congenital heart defects in the capital, Mogadishu. This initiative is part of efforts to localize advanced medical …
Read More »“Hormuud” celebrates graduation of 12th batch of specialized cadres
MOGADISHU — Hormuud University in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, celebrated the graduation of its 12th batch of students across various scientific and academic disciplines. The major ceremony underscored the role of educational institutions in supporting national development with qualified personnel. Reports published by the “Somalia Now” platform indicated that the …
Read More »A leading landmark: Amna Quranic centre inaugurated in Mogadish
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has inaugurated the “Amna Center for Quran Memorandum” in the Kahda district of the Banaadir region, marking the tenth center established by the organization during the year 2025. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to develop the religious and cultural educational infrastructure in the sisterly …
Read More »Geographical isolation cripples agricultural sector in Puntland
MOGADISHU — Agricultural communities in the Sanaag and Bari regions of the Puntland state, northeast Somalia, are facing dire economic and humanitarian challenges due to the lack of modern road networks. This infrastructure deficit has isolated hundreds of farmers in the “Al-Madu” and “Galgala” mountain ranges, amid harsh climatic and …
Read More »Somalia: 4.6 million facing drought and aid shortages
MOGADISHU — Somali authorities and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have confirmed that over 4.6 million people in Somalia—approximately a quarter of the population—have been affected by a worsening drought that has led to acute water and food shortages and significant livestock losses. Reports …
Read More »WFP Somalia director: we anticipate urgent Arab support to avert famine risks
MOGADISHU | “The New Arab” | Interview by: Al-Shafi’i Abtidon Between the hammer of a relentless drought and the anvil of dwindling international funding, Somalia today stands on the brink of a profound human and humanitarian test—one that threatens not only livelihoods but the very dignity of its people and …
Read More »Drought and displacement: a quarter of Somalis at risk
NEW YORK — The United Nations confirmed that the drought crisis in the Federal Republic of Somalia is now affecting more than 4.6 million people—approximately a quarter of the total population—amid warnings of severe humanitarian and social repercussions due to the continued scarcity of essential resources. According to the Xinhua …
Read More »Somalia and Türkiye sign strategic agreement to boost fisheries cooperation
ISTANBUL — H.E. Ahmed Hassan Adam, Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, affirmed that the strategic cooperation agreement recently concluded with Türkiye will serve as a vital pillar for supporting the Somali national economy and establishing a sustainable economic cooperation framework between the two …
Read More »Somalia intensifies climate adaptation efforts amid sand encroachment in Galmudug
MOGADISHU — H.E. Bashir Mohamed Jama, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has announced plans to scale up climate adaptation and environmental protection initiatives following an assessment mission to Galmudug State that revealed escalating damage to local communities and infrastructure. According to local press …
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