Food Security Cluster

​MOGADISHU — Driven by a profound commitment to human solidarity and the alleviation of suffering caused by natural disasters, Qatar Charity, in strategic partnership with the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), has launched an essential food aid initiative designed to provide a lifeline for 6,000 families grappling with the …

MOGADISHU — ​In a profound humanitarian gesture reflecting deep fraternal ties and Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting brotherly nations, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced that the Federal Republic of Somalia is a primary focus of its annual Ramadan campaign, “Your Charity Is a Lasting Asset,” aimed at securing …

​MOGADISHU — Within the framework of efforts to enhance food security and address climate challenges, Balad city in Middle Shabelle, southern Somalia, is witnessing a steady expansion in alfalfa cultivation as a strategic solution to compensate for shrinking natural pastures and protect livestock from recurring drought waves. A report by …

MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move reflecting Somalia’s aspirations toward agricultural leadership and food self-sufficiency, the capital, Mogadishu, hosted yesterday a high-level scientific and economic event. The “Somali Conference on Agriculture and Food Security” gathered leading academics and policymakers to chart the nation’s agricultural future. The one-day conference, held at …

​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 National Emergency Finance Committee of Somalia held an urgent meeting chaired by H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Minister of Education and Committee Chair, to discuss national response mechanisms for the escalating drought crisis affecting large parts of the country. The meeting brought together senior government officials, religious leaders, …

​MOGADISHU– The Somali Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), convened a consultative meeting to discuss the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for 2026–2030, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The meeting saw broad participation …

MOGADISHU — ​The Somali Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development convened a high-level coordination meeting on Food Security and Nutrition to address the escalating climatic challenges impacting livelihoods across the country. Chaired by H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman Sheikh Farah, Minister of Planning, the session included the Ministers of Agriculture, Livestock, …

​KISMAYO — Somalia’s Jubbaland State is witnessing fresh and extensive waves of displacement as prolonged drought forces rural families to abandon their homes in a desperate search for water and basic survival. Mustaqbal Media confirmed that the latest displacement waves are concentrated in the Gedo, Lower Juba, and Middle Juba …

​DHUSAMAREB — The Ministry of Relief of Galmudug State has announced that local communities and livestock in vast areas of the Mudug Region have been severely impacted by the ongoing severe drought sweeping through the country. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the Ministry confirmed that prolonged rainfall …