COVERAGE

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamoud Moalim Abdulle, lauded the urgent and proactive response of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming that it was the first country to officially respond to the humanitarian appeal launched by the Federal Republic of Somalia to combat the …

MOGADISHU — The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is escalating to critical levels, with over 4.4 million Somali citizens facing a severe crisis due to the worsening drought across vast areas of the country. This climatic catastrophe threatens their daily lives and necessitates the concerted efforts of both national authorities and …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued an urgent humanitarian appeal to the international community and donor partners for immediate and coordinated support. This plea comes as a severe humanitarian situation threatens the lives of millions in Somalia, driven by persistent drought, conflicts, and food insecurity. SoDMA …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has called for a comprehensive mobilization of relief efforts to address the repercussions of the drought in the northern region of Awdal. During a meeting held at its headquarters in Mogadishu, SoDMA’s Chairman, Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, urged religious scholars, businessmen, and …

In a significant step towards reinforcing local solutions for crisis response, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued a concluding communique following the successful conclusion of the Country Humanitarian Forum hosted in Baidoa on August 6, 2025. The forum, which was convened under the theme “Driving Localized, Inclusive, and Resilient …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) is set to convene the upcoming Country Humanitarian Forum (CHF) on Thursday, August 6, 2025, at Ruun Jinaad Hotel located in the Villa KGS compound in Baidoa. Under the theme:“Driving Localized, Inclusive, and Resilient Humanitarian Action amid Rising Needs in Somalia,” the …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate USD 500,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to assist communities affected by the ongoing drought in Awdal Region, northwestern Somalia. In an official statement, SoDMA Chairman Mahmoud Moallim Abdullahi expressed appreciation for the government’s swift …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has released a new field report warning of a sharp deterioration in humanitarian conditions across multiple regions, with critical focus on Awdal, Hiraan, and Gedo provinces—areas now grappling with severe drought, mass displacement, and ongoing armed conflict. The report underscores the escalating …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has begun high-level preparations for the Second Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference, set to take place in Mogadishu on October 22–23, 2025. On Sunday, SoDMA Chairman Mohamoud Moallim Abdulle chaired a strategic consultative meeting at the agency’s headquarters to accelerate planning efforts for …

MOGADISHU — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday warned of a surge in severe malnutrition among children across Somalia, with health facilities it supports seeing record admissions since the devastating drought in 2023. The charity said nutritional clinics that once played the key role in preventing …