In a complex climatic scene, Somalia faces dual challenges: the burden of severe drought and early warnings of torrential rains that could turn into devastating floods. This places relief authorities and local communities on high alert to avoid a potential humanitarian disaster that could deepen the suffering of already affected …

GENEVA — In a move that bolsters Somalia’s diplomatic presence in international forums, H.E. Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, chaired a high-level meeting in Geneva. The session highlighted Mogadishu’s significant strides in advancing freedoms and establishing independent human rights institutions in full alignment with …

MOGADISHU — In an urgent national response reflecting the highest values of human solidarity, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation announced a major relief initiative worth $700,000, targeting drought-affected communities in Somalia. This strategic move aims to provide a lifeline to the most vulnerable families and secure basic requirements in regions facing …

ADADO — In a humanitarian move aimed at curbing the repercussions of the drought casting its shadow over central Somalia, an emergency relief campaign has been launched to secure the vital lifeline for affected pastoralist communities, bolstering the resilience of stricken families against the dry spell threatening the pillars of …

MOGADISHU — In a humanitarian step reflecting the state’s commitment to protecting humanity’s most precious gift, the Federal Ministry of Health organized a comprehensive national symposium in Mogadishu yesterday, Thursday, to mark International Glaucoma Awareness Day. This initiative seeks to instill a culture of early detection and protect citizens from …

MOGADISHU — In a step that strengthens institutional solidarity in the face of humanitarian crises, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia has launched a comprehensive national appeal to mobilize the financial support necessary to bolster ongoing relief operations. This initiative seeks to mitigate …

Amid volatile climatic shifts striking the Horn of Africa, Somalia faces a tragic new chapter of human suffering. The search for a drop of water has evolved into a daily epic for survival, amidst the silence of the wilderness and the groans of camps crowded with thousands fleeing the fangs …

​GENEVA — H.E. Khadro Mohamed Dualle, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations in Geneva, reaffirmed her country’s firm commitment to advancing human rights and strengthening cooperation with international partners. Her remarks were delivered at the UN Human Rights Council, as reported by …

MOGADISHU — In a humanitarian manifestation reflecting the loftiest values of compassion and solidarity, and highlighting the nation’s unity during seasons of giving, the Somali capital, Mogadishu, hosted a major event to commemorate Orphan Day in the Islamic World. This event reaffirmed the pioneering role of humanitarian initiatives in child …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Hassan Hussein Mohamed, Somali Minister of Livestock, Forestry, and Range, received Dr. Hamid Nuru, the newly appointed Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, to discuss strategic cooperation in food security and pastoral resource development, according to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). ​During …