JOWHAR — Shabelle River has flooded multiple areas near Jowhar town in the Middle Shabelle region over the past few hours, according to the local officials. Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Hirshabelle, Mohamed Bashir Qasim Daqare, stated that the floods have affected several areas, including Baarey, Marerey, Kukaay, Mandere, Hawadley, …
Read More »UN releases $3M to combat expected flooding in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The international donor-backed Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), designed to address the country’s most urgent needs, has allocated 3 million U.S. dollars to help address the anticipated flooding, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the funds will reduce …
Read More »SoDMA issues early flood warnings for final week of April
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued early flood warnings expected to affect the country in the final week of April. In a statement released on Monday, SoDMA highlighted that the floods are likely to impact districts such as Jowhar, Beledweyn, Buulaburde, Luuq, Dolow, and other major towns where rivers …
Read More »Al-Makhzoumi witnesses the handover ceremony of the State Minister
MOGADISHU — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi witnessed and facilitated the handover ceremony of the State Minister of the Ministry of Environment. Minister Khadija expressed gratitude to the outgoing Minister and welcomed the new one to his new role. …
Read More »Federal Minister of Environment meets Chamber of Commerce and Plastic bag manufacturers in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi met with the Chamber Commerce and Industry and Plastic bag manufacturers in Mogadishu today. The discussions focused on implementing of single-use plastic bags and exploring eco-friendly alternatives. “Today, we had a …
Read More »SSC-Khatumo urges NGOs to register for transparency in aid efforts
LAS ANOD — The Ministry of Planning, Development, and International Cooperation of the SSC-Khatumo administration has issued a directive calling on unregistered NGOs providing humanitarian aid in the region to register by April 30th, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry warned that non-registrant entities will be penalized …
Read More »UNOCHA says heavy rains to affect about 770,000 people in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The upcoming heavier than normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday. OCHA said the April-to-June Gu rains have started in most regions of the …
Read More »SoDMA gears up for Spring rainy season
MOGADISHU — The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobobe), met with officials from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) to discuss preparations for the upcoming spring rainy season. In attendance were Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, …
Read More »SoDMA chief meets Turkish institutions to bolster emergency relief assistance
MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamuud Moalim Abdulle and Ambassador Alper Aktas, Turkish ambassador to Somalia have on Thursday met with the heads of Turkish institutions Diyanet Foundation International and Red Crescent in Mogadishu . They discussed enhancing previous projects such as providing …
Read More »SoDMA chief meets officials from the SCI to discuss various issues
MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle along with various directors and advisors, met with representatives from Save the Children International( SCI). The meeting in the capital Mogadishu o discussed various issues including SoDMA’s Early Warning and Anticipatory Action activities. The meeting also …
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