MOGADISHU – The Southwest State of Somalia has intensified consultations with United Nations agencies in Mogadishu as part of an effort to accelerate the implementation of development and humanitarian projects and expand programmes responding to the basic needs of local communities. The initiative reflects a growing focus by the Southwest …

BENGHAZI – Somalia strengthened its presence in regional and international discussions on human rights, justice, and reform through the participation of a delegation from the National Independent Human Rights Commission of Somalia in the First International Conference on Justice and Reform, hosted by the Libyan city of Benghazi from July …

MOGADISHU – The Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, acknowledged that mistakes occurred during previous U.S. military operations in Somalia and resulted in the deaths or injuries of civilians, bringing civilian protection back to the forefront of debate over U.S. airstrikes and their role in joint …

MOGADISHU – Somalia has called for stronger African preparedness to address potential climate risks associated with the El Niño phenomenon in 2026, stressing that the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their expanding impact on vulnerable communities require a more proactive and coordinated continental approach to disaster risk management. …

MOGADISHU – The National Climate Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, in cooperation with the Somali Bankers Association, concluded a specialized three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of local banks and insurance companies and enabling them to participate more effectively in the climate …

KISMAYO – The Lower Juba Regional Police Command concluded a three-day community dialogue and awareness workshop in Kismayo focused on strengthening the protection of women and children, preventing violations, and enhancing cooperation between security institutions and local communities, as part of Jubaland’s efforts to build a safer and more stable …

NAIROBI – The Swedish Government has announced the continuation of its support for efforts to reform Somalia’s prison sector, as part of its cooperation with the Somali Custodial Corps to strengthen the justice system, uphold the rule of law, and improve detention conditions in line with international human rights standards. The …

MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a national consultative meeting in Mogadishu focused on strengthening preparedness for potential risks associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon and discussing ways to expand the participation of women-led organizations in disaster risk management and mitigation efforts. The meeting was part …

JOWHAR – The Hirshabelle State Administration has launched the “Belsho” Development Project in the city of Jowhar, aimed at supporting local communities and strengthening the role of local administrations in identifying development priorities and basic services. The project was launched under the patronage of the Acting President of Hirshabelle State …

MOGADISHU – The Federal Ministry of Family, Human Rights and Social Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), launched a specialized training programme in Mogadishu aimed at strengthening the role of Somali women in peacebuilding processes, with the participation of representatives …