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​MOGADISHU –– ​The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced that the nation has entered the fourth stage of drought severity, warning of a humanitarian emergency that requires an urgent national response, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). ​Chairman Mohamud Maollim Abdulle revealed escalating challenges facing relief …

​MOGADISHU — The United Nations has launched an urgent international appeal to mobilize $852 million, a strategic effort aimed at containing intertwined humanitarian crises in Somalia and providing a safety net for those most affected by climate and security shocks. This humanitarian appeal carries a distinct “rationalized” character, recording a …

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 …