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LAS ANOD – The Supreme Council of Somali Scholars, headed by Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Salad, has launched intensive field efforts aimed at bridging divisions and bringing closer the views of conflicting parties in the Sool region. The initiative focuses primarily on the humanitarian dimension as an important gateway to building trust …

MoOGADISHU – The Somali capital, Mogadishu, is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as a result of continued eviction operations, house demolitions, and property clearances in several neighborhoods. The measures have displaced hundreds of families from their homes and disrupted their livelihoods, while increasing public concern and frustration among residents calling for …

MOGADISHU – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) launched, yesterday Monday, in the Somali capital Mogadishu, the “Enhancing Women’s Economic Empowerment for Sustainable Peace” project, in a regional step aimed at strengthening Somali women’s participation in peacebuilding processes and supporting their role as active partners in stability, development, and social …

AFMADOW – The Jubaland State Government continues to implement plans aimed at strengthening essential services in Afmadow District of Lower Juba region through projects focused on improving healthcare facilities and developing water resources. The initiatives are part of broader efforts to enhance living conditions, support local communities, and invest in …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland distributed comprehensive food assistance yesterday, Thursday to 400 families living in the Naasa Hablood A displaced persons camp in Hargeisa, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and improve the living conditions of communities affected by displacement. The …

MOGADISHU – Today, Wednesday, the Somali Independent National Human Rights Commission held a high-level consultative meeting in Mogadishu with the participation of several national institutions concerned with justice and human rights, including the Somali Custodial Corps, the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, as …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has launched a new health plan in Mogadishu featuring 48 medical projects and programmes to be implemented during 2026 and 2027, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and expanding access to curative and preventive care for the most vulnerable groups across Somalia. The initiative is part of broader …

ISLAMABAD — Somalia and Pakistan discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in human rights and developing national institutions working in this field during a meeting between Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, and Rabia Javeri Agha, Chairperson of Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights, in Islamabad, …

KISMAYO — The Jubaland State Government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership to advance the livestock sector during a meeting between Jubaland’s Minister of Livestock, Mohamed Noor Ali, and an FAO delegation led by Somalia Livestock …

HARGEISA — Somaliland’s Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs on Tuesday organized elections for the new administrative committee of Naaso Hablood C internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Hargeisa, as part of its efforts to strengthen good governance in displacement camps, promote transparency and accountability, and expand community participation in camp …