MOGADISHU — His Excellency Youssef Hassan, President of the Somali Red Crescent Society, commended the significant support provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to fund the project supporting the water and environmental sanitation sector in displaced persons’ camps. This vital project is focused on five …
Read More »ARCO commends KSrelief’s efforts in supporting environmental sanitation in Somalia
RIYADH — His Excellency Abdullah bin Suhail Al-Muhaidli, Secretary-General of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO), affirmed the utmost importance of the project supporting the water and environmental sanitation sector in displaced persons’ camps in Somalia. This project, which is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid …
Read More »Somalia pledges to include disabled people politically
MOGADISHU – In a historic step towards promoting inclusivity, the Somali government has pledged to grant persons with disabilities a meaningful role in the country’s political process, particularly within the ongoing constitutional review, according to local outlet Radio Dalsan. The announcement was made by the Acting Minister of Justice and …
Read More »Doctor killed in Galkayo, in suspected clan-related attack
GALKAYO — A young Somali doctor was killed in an armed attack in the central city of Galkayo in what is suspected to be a clan-motivated conflict, according to a report from the Shabelle Media Network. Local and security sources reported that Dr. Omar Abdi Dahir was shot by unknown …
Read More »African leaders demand a fair role in the climate economy
ADDIS ABABA — African leaders have affirmed the necessity of redefining the continent’s role in global climate action, positioning it as a pivotal player in shaping the future of the climate economy, according to a report from Xinhua. This call came during the Second Africa Climate Summit, held in the …
Read More »Somali president demands int. action to tackle climate
ADDIS ABABA – His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, emphasizing the urgent need for a unified continental response to the increasing impacts of climate change. President Mohamud highlighted that despite Somalia’s minimal contribution to global …
Read More »SoDMA sends a second batch of staff for training in China
MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to bolster its national capabilities in disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) announced the dispatch of a second group of its employees to participate in a specialized training program in the People’s Republic of China. This program is part of the agency’s …
Read More »SoDMA leads national efforts to empower women in humanitarian work
MOGADISHU — In a qualitative move reflecting a national commitment to enhancing the role of women in building Somalia’s future, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched the “Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group.” This launch came during a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the agency, with broad …
Read More »King Salman center launches 4th phase of food aid
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 …
Read More »Somalia concludes national climate outlook forum
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 …
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