MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held an official farewell ceremony in Mogadishu for 25 technical and administrative trainees, as part of an advanced international training program in the People’s Republic of China aimed at strengthening disaster management capacity and emergency response readiness. The program is part of …

NAIROBI – The Federal Government of Somalia and the Republic of Kenya have signed a joint cooperation agreement on disaster management aimed at strengthening bilateral coordination in responding to humanitarian and natural crises and improving rapid response capacities across the Horn of Africa. The signing ceremony was held in Nairobi …

DOLOW – The administration of Dolow District yesterday received a high-level delegation representing several United Nations agencies operating in Somalia, during a visit aimed at strengthening joint cooperation and discussing the district’s key development and humanitarian priorities amid growing challenges related to basic services and the needs of local communities, …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Government of Somaliland held a meeting with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in addressing climate change and expanding environmental programs aimed at protecting natural resources and supporting affected communities. …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care continued its efforts to strengthen cooperation with health sector partners during a meeting held by the Ministry’s Director General, Yusuf Hassan Isaq, with members of the “Health Plus” partnership, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and support …

LAS ANOD – Ade Adeeye area in Sool region witnessed intense armed clashes between rival local groups, resulting in the death of 20 people and the injury of 33 others, in a deadly incident that shook the region, according to local sources. Sources said that women, children, and elderly people …

DAR ES SALAAM – Somalia participated in the Third International Conference on the African Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (ICPPA 2026), held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the attendance of African health ministers, representatives of international organizations, and public health experts. Somalia was represented at …

MOGADISHU — The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia has strongly condemned an incident involving the abuse and mistreatment of a Somali girl in Mogadishu, describing it as a violation of human dignity and fundamental rights protected under national laws and international human rights standards. The commission expressed deep …

NAIROBI — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched renewed efforts to strengthen its preparedness for potential flooding during the upcoming rainy season through a high-level meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, with the participation of government officials, international partners, humanitarian organizations, and donor representatives. The meeting was opened by …

BERLIN — Somalia participated in the annual high-level Climate Mobility Forum held in Berlin, Germany, bringing together governments, international organizations, and experts working on climate change, migration, and sustainable development. The country was represented by a delegation from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, which joined discussions on the …