MOGADISHU — In a new humanitarian effort, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has launched the fourth phase of its food security project in the Federal Republic of Somalia, with generous support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project aims to alleviate the suffering of approximately …

MOGADISHU — The National Forum on Climate Outlook, which spanned two days, officially concluded today in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The event ended with recommendations calling for strengthened cooperation between local and international bodies to counter the effects of climate change and build the country’s capacity for forecasting and responding …

MOGADISHU — The activities of the National Forum on Autumn Climate Outlook (OND) kicked off today in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The two-day event aims to enhance national capacities to confront the challenges of climate change. The launch of this forum is part of the Somali government’s efforts to establish …

MOGADISHU — The Chargé d’affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, Ms. Merete Derode, received the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it …

GAROWE — In a development highlighting ongoing tensions between the federal government and regional states, Puntland’s Minister of Relief and Disaster Management, Ubax Abdirashid Mohamed Hirsi, has issued strong criticism against the federal government’s Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). She accused the agency of providing expired and unnecessary aid to …

MOGADISHU — In a move to strengthen its national capabilities in humanitarian response and disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) yesterday, Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swedish organization LM International. The agreement aims to develop joint cooperation in the areas of training and institutional …

MOGADISHU — In a significant step to strengthen its capabilities in confronting the escalating repercussions of climate change, Somalia has announced the launch of its National Climate Fund. This new strategic tool is designed to unify and channel climate finance towards vital projects and the most affected communities. The fund …

MOGADISHU — A severe shortage of specialized therapeutic food for severely malnourished children is threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands in Somalia and other parts of Africa, a recent report from the aid group Save the Children, and reported by Reuters, has warned. The organization states that critical aid …

HARGEISA — The State of Qatar has donated a sum of $3 million to support drought relief efforts in Somaliland, following a period of failed seasonal rains, as reported by the news website Hiiraan Online. The donation was officially announced by Somaliland’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdillahi Dahir …