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 …
Read More »Medical clinic inaugurated in “Abudwak” to bolster primary healthcare services
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has inaugurated an integrated health clinic in the city of Abudwak, located in the Galgaduud region of Somalia. This initiative is part of its humanitarian efforts to enhance primary healthcare services and meet the growing medical needs of residents in remote areas of the sisterly Federal …
Read More »Food conference: Somalia joins in shaping agri-legislatio
ADDIS ABABA — A high-level delegation from the Somali House of the People participated in the “Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition” conference held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The summit brought together legislative representatives from across the region to address agricultural challenges and formulate food …
Read More »Conference on drought response strategies convenes in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), inaugurated today in Mogadishu a national conference dedicated to addressing the humanitarian response to the severe drought affecting several provinces across the country. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the conference brought together senior …
Read More »Banadir governor launches Boondheere drainage development
MOGADISHU — Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Mungab, Governor of the Banadir Regional Administration and Mayor of Mogadishu, has officially launched the rehabilitation and dredging project for the Boondheere District water catchment basin. The initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy to develop infrastructure and modernize essential services in the Somali …
Read More »Somalia, UN sign agreement to strengthen child protection in conflict zones
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations signed today in Mogadishu the “2025 Implementation Guide,” a strategic framework aimed at enhancing protection measures for children affected by armed conflict and ensuring their safety. According to local press sources, the agreement was signed on behalf of the …
Read More »Somalia launches national Diphtheria vaccination campaign in Banadir region
MOGADISHU — H.E. Ali Haji Adam, the Somali Minister of Health, officially launched the first phase of the national immunization campaign against Diphtheria today in Mogadishu, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The campaign covers all districts of the Banadir region as part of government efforts to …
Read More »Somali university union warns against using educational institutions as polling stations
MOGADISHU — The Union of Somali Universities warned today against plans to designate schools, institutes, and universities as polling stations in the upcoming elections, asserting that such a move could jeopardize student safety, disrupt education, and compromise the neutrality of academic institutions. According to the Hiiraan Online (HOL) news site, …
Read More »Advancing education: Somalia nears hiring 10,000 teachers
MOGADISHU — Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir, Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has announced that the implementation of the strategic plan to recruit 10,000 teachers is nearing completion. The move aims to advance the educational sector and address the shortage of teaching staff across …
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