MOGADISHU – In a strategic move aimed at unifying national efforts and strengthening Somalia’s ability to respond to disasters and humanitarian crises, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, held an extensive meeting on Monday with the Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces, Brigadier …

JOWHAR – As part of its continued humanitarian efforts to address the impacts of natural disasters and strengthen the resilience of local communities, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) today, Sunday, distributed emergency food assistance to hundreds of drought-affected families in Balad District of the Middle Shabelle Region. The intervention …

AFMADOW – The Jubaland State Government continues to implement plans aimed at strengthening essential services in Afmadow District of Lower Juba region through projects focused on improving healthcare facilities and developing water resources. The initiatives are part of broader efforts to enhance living conditions, support local communities, and invest in …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland distributed comprehensive food assistance yesterday, Thursday to 400 families living in the Naasa Hablood A displaced persons camp in Hargeisa, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and improve the living conditions of communities affected by displacement. The …

MOGADISHU – The Federal Government of Somalia’s Council of Ministers has approved, during its weekly meeting held on Thursday in the capital Mogadishu, a memorandum of understanding on environmental cooperation between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a new step aimed at expanding bilateral …

MOGADISHU – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a new warning over the worsening humanitarian situation in Somalia, stating that continued drought conditions, combined with the impact of conflicts and declining humanitarian funding, have increased pressure on millions of people facing growing challenges in …

MOGADISHU – Today, Wednesday, the Somali Independent National Human Rights Commission held a high-level consultative meeting in Mogadishu with the participation of several national institutions concerned with justice and human rights, including the Somali Custodial Corps, the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, as …

GAROWE – The Puntland State Government has decided to suspend the activities of several humanitarian organizations operating in its areas, in a move that has sparked wide discussion over the relationship between local authorities and humanitarian actors. The decision follows accusations by the government that some organizations have moved away …

GAROWE — The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the Puntland Government, in cooperation with the Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), organized the Humanitarian Coordination Forum in Garowe on Sunday evening, with the participation of government representatives, humanitarian and development actors, and local and international partners, to strengthen …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has launched a new health plan in Mogadishu featuring 48 medical projects and programmes to be implemented during 2026 and 2027, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and expanding access to curative and preventive care for the most vulnerable groups across Somalia. The initiative is part of broader …