MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has released a new field report warning of a sharp deterioration in humanitarian conditions across multiple regions, with critical focus on Awdal, Hiraan, and Gedo provinces—areas now grappling with severe drought, mass displacement, and ongoing armed conflict. The report underscores the escalating …
Read More »UNICEF’s new rep. presents credentials to Somalia
MOGADISHU — Ms. Sandra Lattouf, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Somalia, officially presented her credentials today to H.E. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, during a ceremony held in Mogadishu. The event marks the formal commencement of Ms. …
Read More »“Irro” Issues urgent appeal for aid amid worsening drought crisis
HARGEISA — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” has issued an urgent call to local and international communities for immediate humanitarian assistance to address the severe drought affecting vast areas of the region. According to multiple field reports by Shabelle Media Network, more than 100,000 people are suffering the impacts …
Read More »Talks in Mogadishu focus on strengthening Somalia-IOM partnership
MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to enhance international cooperation and push forward Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre hosted Ms. Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director General for Operations at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at his office in Mogadishu, according to Radio Dalsan. Discussions …
Read More »Hormuud, Save the Children to improve child protection via tech
MOGADISHU — In a remarkable step bridging humanitarian efforts and technological innovation, Hormuud Telecom and Save the Children have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at improving the well-being of children and vulnerable communities across Somalia through inclusive and sustainable digital solutions. The agreement was signed at a formal event …
Read More »Gedo violence forces dozens of families across the border
MOGADISHU — According to field sources and the Kenya Red Cross Society, as reported by Hiiraan Online (HOL), eight Somali families have arrived in Mandera, a Kenyan border town, after fleeing intensified clashes in Somalia’s Gedo region between federal forces and militias aligned with the Jubbaland administration. The families crossed …
Read More »Somali president calls for global agricultural solidarity
ADDIS ABABA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud emphasized the critical need for agricultural transformation, describing it as a moral obligation and national necessity rather than a mere choice. He made these remarks during the opening of the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) held in Addis Ababa, …
Read More »India delivers urgent medical shipment to Somalia
MOGADISHU — The Republic of India has sent a substantial humanitarian aid shipment to Somalia, comprising 10 tons of essential medical supplies, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s overwhelmed healthcare system amid ongoing crises. The delivery—announced by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and shared by its official spokesperson, …
Read More »KSRelief distributes 670 food baskets in Maroodi Jeex
MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) distributed 670 food baskets to vulnerable groups in the Da’ar Barq and Jibiley areas of Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, benefiting approximately 4,555 individuals. This distribution is part of the 2025 food aid project in …
Read More »Hirshabelle and UNICEF hold talks on expanding child support programs
JOWHAR — The President of Hirshabelle State, Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Gudlawe), held a formal meeting on Wednesday at the State Presidential Palace in Jowhar with a delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to discuss ways to enhance collaboration in support of essential services for children and families in …
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