MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by the Ministry of Health and Human Services, celebrated today in Mogadishu International Midwives Day, observed annually on May 5th, according to a report by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), highlighting the essential role of the “Guardians of Life” in strengthening the healthcare system. The …
Read More »Human rights commission and ICRC establish strategic partnership
MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, received today in Mogadishu Mr. Antoine Grand, Head of the ICRC Delegation, to launch a new phase of institutional cooperation, as reported by the Commission’s official Facebook page. The meeting witnessed the laying …
Read More »Somalia and UN lead path for economic and climate sustainability
MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh, Minister of Finance, hosted today in Mogadishu high-level talks with a UN delegation led by Ms. Shoko Noda, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, as broadcast by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA) at the start of its coverage. The …
Read More »Somali foreign ministry discusses strategic cooperation with UN
MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by H.E. Hamza Hadow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received yesterday, Sunday, in Mogadishu, Ms. Shoko Noda, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Crisis Bureau, as reported by the Ministry’s official Facebook page. The bilateral discussions focused on …
Read More »Somalia reaffirms support for press freedom and peacebuilding
MOGADISHU — H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, extended his sincere congratulations to the media community on World Press Freedom Day; praising the fundamental role of the press in advancing peacebuilding and strengthening democratic foundations, as reported by the Somali …
Read More »Somali information ministry and UN strengthen coordination
MOGADISHU — H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, received today at his office in Mogadishu Mr. George Conway, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, as reported by the Somali National News …
Read More »Somalia launches human rights initiative at workplace
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has announced its intention to launch the “Decent Work” program; a strategic step aimed at preserving the dignity of the workforce and enhancing human rights principles in work environments, in accordance with established international standards. …
Read More »Directive issued to vacate National University lands
MOGADISHU — H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Somali Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education, has issued urgent directives for the immediate evacuation of lands belonging to the Somali National University, in preparation for a comprehensive plan to redevelop and modernize its educational facilities. The decision was announced during a groundbreaking …
Read More »Somalia showcases its healthcare successes in Nairobi summit
NAIROBI — Somalia, represented by H.E. Dr. Ali Haji Adam, Minister of Health and Human Services, participated in the official launch of the “African Vaccine Strategy” in Nairobi; a major continental initiative led by the Africa CDC to enhance comprehensive health security. In a high-level address, the Minister affirmed that …
Read More »Three civilians killed in Mogadishu eviction clashes
MOGADISHU — At least three civilians were killed following armed clashes in the Hamar Jajab district of the Somali capital, Mogadishu; due to tensions accompanying a state-led legal eviction operation, according to official sources and witnesses speaking to Shabelle Media Network. Sources stated that the confrontation broke out in the …
Read More »
Somali Observatory for Humanitarian Affairs The Voice of Reality.. The Eye of Humanitarian Truth in Somalia