MOGADISHU — ​Agricultural communities in the Sanaag and Bari regions of the Puntland state, northeast Somalia, are facing dire economic and humanitarian challenges due to the lack of modern road networks. This infrastructure deficit has isolated hundreds of farmers in the “Al-Madu” and “Galgala” mountain ranges, amid harsh climatic and …

​MOGADISHU — Somali authorities and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have confirmed that over 4.6 million people in Somalia—approximately a quarter of the population—have been affected by a worsening drought that has led to acute water and food shortages and significant livestock losses. ​Reports …

MOGADISHU | “The New Arab” | Interview by: Al-Shafi’i Abtidon ​Between the hammer of a relentless drought and the anvil of dwindling international funding, Somalia today stands on the brink of a profound human and humanitarian test—one that threatens not only livelihoods but the very dignity of its people and …

​NEW YORK — The United Nations confirmed that the drought crisis in the Federal Republic of Somalia is now affecting more than 4.6 million people—approximately a quarter of the total population—amid warnings of severe humanitarian and social repercussions due to the continued scarcity of essential resources. According to the Xinhua …

​ISTANBUL — H.E. Ahmed Hassan Adam, Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, affirmed that the strategic cooperation agreement recently concluded with Türkiye will serve as a vital pillar for supporting the Somali national economy and establishing a sustainable economic cooperation framework between the two …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Bashir Mohamed Jama, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has announced plans to scale up climate adaptation and environmental protection initiatives following an assessment mission to Galmudug State that revealed escalating damage to local communities and infrastructure. According to local press …

​MOGADISHU — ​Qatar Charity has inaugurated an integrated health clinic in the city of Abudwak, located in the Galgaduud region of Somalia. This initiative is part of its humanitarian efforts to enhance primary healthcare services and meet the growing medical needs of residents in remote areas of the sisterly Federal …

​ADDIS ABABA — A high-level delegation from the Somali House of the People participated in the “Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition” conference held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The summit brought together legislative representatives from across the region to address agricultural challenges and formulate food …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), inaugurated today in Mogadishu a national conference dedicated to addressing the humanitarian response to the severe drought affecting several provinces across the country. ​According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the conference brought together senior …

​MOGADISHU — Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Mungab, Governor of the Banadir Regional Administration and Mayor of Mogadishu, has officially launched the rehabilitation and dredging project for the Boondheere District water catchment basin. The initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy to develop infrastructure and modernize essential services in the Somali …