HARGEISA — The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has officially declared a national emergency in response to a severe drought gripping large parts of the country, particularly the western regions of Awdal and Salal. In a nationally televised address, reported by Hiiraan Online (HOL), President Irro emphasized the …

AWDAL — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has continued to expand its humanitarian operations in the Federal Republic of Somalia by distributing a new batch of shelter aid to displaced and vulnerable families in Baki Camp, located in the Awdal region in northwestern Somalia, according to …

MOGADISHU —  In a major step toward modernizing the country’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government of Somalia has launched a specialized technical training program focused on agricultural machinery. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Hon. Mohamed Abdi Hayir, aims to train 30 Somali youth in the …

MOGADISHU — In response to the rapidly worsening drought crisis gripping parts of northern Somalia, the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has convened a high-level meeting with international partners and humanitarian stakeholders to coordinate emergency response efforts and chart long-term resilience strategies. The …

By Abdirisak Mohamud Tuuryare MOGADISHU — In 2009, a young boy named Ismail Hashim arrived at Badbado camp in Mogadishu, fleeing a devastating drought in southern Somalia. He and his family had nothing but the clothes they wore and an uncertain future ahead. “We left everything behind—just to survive,” he …

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister (PM) Hamsa Abdi Barre has issued urgent directives to all relevant government bodies to mobilize resources and deliver emergency assistance to communities severely affected by the ongoing drought in the Awdal region. During the Federal Cabinet’s weekly meeting in Mogadishu, the Ministry of Interior and the …

MOGADISHU — In a remarkable push to protect children’s health, Somalia has successfully immunized nearly 700,000 children through its nationwide “Big Catch-Up” initiative, implemented throughout 2024 and 2025. Spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services, the campaign was made possible through strong collaboration with key partners including …

BAIDOA — In a welcome development for residents of Somalia’s Southwest State, the prices of staple food items have fallen sharply in Baidoa, easing the financial strain on households grappling with prolonged economic hardship and widespread food insecurity. Driven by improved seasonal harvests, favorable weather, and steady market supply, the …

RIYADH — In a practical embodiment of Saudi Arabia’s vision to support human development and capacity building, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues to deliver specialized programs aimed at empowering youth in needy countries through vocational training and skills development projects that open new horizons for …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services has officially launched a national consultative forum to develop the country’s first-ever National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis, covering the period 2025–2030. Opening the two-day meeting in Mogadishu, Minister Dr. Ali Haji Aden underscored the urgency …