MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has distributed a new batch of its annual Qurbani project for the year 1447H in the Federal Republic of Somalia, covering Kahda district in Mogadishu and Towfiq district in Baidoa. According to an official statement published by the Saudi …
Read More »Puntland officially launches unified national certificate examinations
GAROWE — The Vice President and Acting President of Puntland State, Honorable Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, officially inaugurated the 2026 national certificate examinations in Garowe today, Saturday, marking a significant structural milestone for thousands of students across the regional state. The academic examinations witnessed the enrollment of 25,221 candidates from both …
Read More »Somalia strengthens regional coordination against Ebola
MOGADISHU — The Federal Republic of Somalia participated in a high-level emergency ministerial meeting convened by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), bringing together health ministers from member states to discuss emerging public health challenges and reinforce regional cooperation against epidemic threats. Somalia was represented at the virtual meeting by …
Read More »Puntland government assesses regional humanitarian conditions
BOSSASO — The Puntland Government has launched an extensive field assessment mission across several regions affected by climate-related challenges and livelihood pressures, as part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian response and address the growing needs of vulnerable communities. The mission is led by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster …
Read More »Somalia launches Eid Qurbani project supporting displaced
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in strategic partnership with Qatar Charity, has launched the annual Eid Al-Adha 1447H Qurbani project, a deeply compassionate humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable groups nationwide. The humanitarian project was officially inaugurated in the capital, Mogadishu, where …
Read More »Somalia strengthens institutions for human rights protection
MOGADISHU — Somalia has taken a new step toward strengthening its human rights framework through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, reflecting a shared commitment to institutional development and …
Read More »Somalia celebrates Madina hospital’s humanitarian health legacy
MOGADISHU — Somalia today Tuesday marked the 58th anniversary of Madina Hospital in the capital Mogadishu, in a national occasion that reflected appreciation for the hospital’s continued role in serving citizens and strengthening healthcare delivery over decades of challenges and national transformations. The event was attended by government officials, members …
Read More »Somaliland relieves families affected by severe weather
HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs has intensified its immediate humanitarian field efforts to support families affected by heavy torrential rains and strong winds that recently struck the Hawd region, launching a high-level monitoring mission to the hardest-hit zones in Baligubadle district. The field deployment was led …
Read More »Human rights commission urges civilian protection in Jubba
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has renewed its call for the protection of civilians and the safeguarding of fundamental human rights following an incident in the Digta Margoos area of Lower Jubba region that reportedly resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. In a statement issued today, the …
Read More »Somalia develops national school feeding programs
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, in close cooperation with the Banadir Regional Education Directorate, has launched a specialized training program for public school principals as part of strategic preparations to expand the implementation of the National School Meals Program across educational institutions in Mogadishu. …
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