MOGADISHU — Somalia has successfully concluded its 12th Grade National Examination for the 2024–2025 academic year, marking a key step in the country’s broader efforts to reform and modernise its education sector. The Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education announced that 39,382 students sat for the national exams held …
Read More »EU provides €250,000 in aid for drought-stricken families
MOGADISHU — The European Union (EU) has announced a €250,000 humanitarian aid package to support vulnerable families affected by the severe and prolonged drought that has gripped Somalia since 2022. The funding will provide lifesaving assistance, including access to clean water, healthcare services, and emergency shelter, as the humanitarian crisis …
Read More »Somali govt repatriates youth migrants detained in Algeria
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. The group, comprised of five young men and four young women, had been arrested while traveling along one of the most dangerous and frequently used …
Read More »Qatar Charity’s projects bring hope to Somali village
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as part of the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on June 17. This year’s theme, ‘Restoring Land… Unlock Opportunities,’ highlights how restoring the foundation of nature …
Read More »Somalia joins global effort to protect big cats and wildlife
NEW DELHI — Somalia has taken a significant step in advancing global wildlife conservation by participating as a founding member of the newly established International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The inaugural meeting, held in New Delhi and led by the Government of India, brought together nations committed to the protection …
Read More »Baidoa anticipates record-breaking agricultural season
BAIDOA — In the bustling economic heart of Somalia’s South West State, agricultural equipment workshops in Baidoa are running day and night to meet surging demand as planting season approaches. Farmers in the Bay region, empowered by better resources and favorable weather forecasts, are preparing for what experts predict could …
Read More »Disaster authority hosts high-level consultation on disaster policy reform in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, officially opened the National Consultation Forum on the Review of Somalia’s Disaster Management Policy today in Mogadishu. The high-level forum aims to revise and strengthen the National Disaster Management Policy to better reflect the current realities …
Read More »Somalia takes part in global “one health” summit in Tunis
TUNIS — The Minister of Health and Social Welfare of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, participated in a high-level international conference focused on the “One Health” approach, which promotes collaborative efforts to address the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. Minister Ali Haji delivered …
Read More »Somalia kicks off national exams for final-year high school students
MOGADISHU — Nearly 40,000 students across Somalia began sitting for the 12th Grade Certificate Examination for the 2024–2025 academic year on Saturday, marking a major milestone in the country’s education calendar. According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 39,397 students are participating in the national exams across all …
Read More »Global charity sounds alarm over aid cuts in Somalia
MOGADISHU — International medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has warned that chronic funding shortfalls have crippled humanitarian efforts in Somalia, forcing vital nutrition programs to scale back or close. The charity expressed deep disappointment over Britain’s decision to significantly reduce official development assistance, warning that the healthcare system in …
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