Food Security Cluster

​MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Republic of Somalia has announced the launch of a national program to bolster agricultural innovation, providing financial grants to ten national companies selected as winners of the “2025 Open Innovation Challenge.” This initiative is part of government efforts aimed …

​MOGADISHU — Students from the Faculty of Agriculture at Zamzam University in the Federal Republic of Somalia organized a field training program on agricultural land measurement and leveling. This initiative is part of the university’s efforts to strengthen practical application and link academic knowledge with field reality to develop the …

MOGADISHU — ​Agricultural communities in the Sanaag and Bari regions of the Puntland state, northeast Somalia, are facing dire economic and humanitarian challenges due to the lack of modern road networks. This infrastructure deficit has isolated hundreds of farmers in the “Al-Madu” and “Galgala” mountain ranges, amid harsh climatic and …

MOGADISHU | “The New Arab” | Interview by: Al-Shafi’i Abtidon ​Between the hammer of a relentless drought and the anvil of dwindling international funding, Somalia today stands on the brink of a profound human and humanitarian test—one that threatens not only livelihoods but the very dignity of its people and …

​ISTANBUL — H.E. Ahmed Hassan Adam, Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, affirmed that the strategic cooperation agreement recently concluded with Türkiye will serve as a vital pillar for supporting the Somali national economy and establishing a sustainable economic cooperation framework between the two …

​ADDIS ABABA — A high-level delegation from the Somali House of the People participated in the “Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition” conference held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The summit brought together legislative representatives from across the region to address agricultural challenges and formulate food …

​HARGEISA — The Council of Ministers in Somaliland has approved the Agricultural Seeds Law, a strategic move aimed at regulating the agricultural sector and developing local production to enhance the food security system in the region. According to the “Mogadishu Press” news platform, the approval of the law took place …

​MOGADISHU — In a major developmental step that carries good tidings and renewed hope for thousands of coastal residents, the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy in the Federal Government announced the inauguration of a vital new project. This ambitious initiative aims to transform the country’s fishing sector into a …

MOGADISHU — His Excellency Mohamed Abdi Hayir, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation in the Somali Federal Government, attended a scientific symposium with the participation of academics, during which he reviewed the Ministry’s latest achievements and programs included in its current plan. The Minister explained that the Ministry has made tangible …

HARGEISA — Embodying the deep-rooted humanitarian mission of the United Arab Emirates, a delegation from the International Charity Organization (ICO), headed by His Excellency Dr. Khalid Abdulwahab Al Khaja, the Secretary-General, commenced an official visit to Somaliland to inspect and follow up on dozens of developmental and charitable projects implemented …