​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman (Beenebeene), Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, discussed with Ms. Sandra Lattouf, UNICEF Representative, ways to align international programs with ambitious national directions. The two sides explored mechanisms for integrating UNICEF’s Country Programme (2026–2030) within the framework of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), as …

BISHOFTU — Recognizing that active international participation in human rights forums is the cornerstone for building national institutions capable of safeguarding human dignity, the Federal Republic of Somalia participated, for the first time, in the annual meeting of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions (NNHRIs) of the Intergovernmental Authority …

MOGADISHU —  Strengthening environmental sustainability and protecting vital ecosystems, which form a fundamental pillar for food security and climate balance, H.E. Abdirisak Ahmed Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Republic of Somalia, launched the validation meeting for the first phase of the …

NYERI — Recognizing that investment in scientific research and digital innovation is the fundamental pillar for the advancement of major educational institutions, Somalia’s SIMAD University unveiled its ambitious five-year strategic plan (2026–2030) aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and comprehensive digital transformation, as reported by Dawan Africa citing an official press …

​International concerns are mounting over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Somalia, as acute climate crises intersect with global geopolitical instability, putting the lives of millions of children at stake. These warnings come at a time when the international community faces immense challenges in ensuring the continuous flow of vital aid …

​MOGADISHU — Embodying qualitative humanitarian initiatives that serve as a vital lifeline for restoring health systems in underserved areas, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that medical projects supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in Mogadishu recorded high performance rates last February, providing integrated care …

DJIBOUTI — In a painful human tragedy striking at the heart of the Somali community and those seeking hope through perilous migration paths, Reuters News Agency, quoting the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), reported that at least nine people have died and 45 others remain missing following the tragic …

​MOGADISHU —  In an extraordinary moment embodying the will for excellence among Somali youth, the Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported the details of an unprecedented historic milestone achieved by two students from Mogadishu University, as the first team to represent the country in the Willem C. Vis East International …

​LAS ANOD — Las Anod Municipality, the capital of North East State, has launched a major tree-planting campaign aimed at establishing environmental sustainability and enhancing the city’s urban appearance, as part of a comprehensive strategic plan to address the accelerating climate challenges facing the region. The Executive Secretary of the …

NAIRBI — Xinhua News Agency, quoting the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), reported that the Horn of Africa, led by the Federal Republic of Somalia, is expected to experience wetter-than-normal rainfall conditions from April to June this year. ​In a statement issued …