Food Security Cluster

MOGADISHU — In response to the rapidly worsening drought crisis gripping parts of northern Somalia, the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has convened a high-level meeting with international partners and humanitarian stakeholders to coordinate emergency response efforts and chart long-term resilience strategies. The …

BAIDOA — In a welcome development for residents of Somalia’s Southwest State, the prices of staple food items have fallen sharply in Baidoa, easing the financial strain on households grappling with prolonged economic hardship and widespread food insecurity. Driven by improved seasonal harvests, favorable weather, and steady market supply, the …

JOWHAR — In a continued show of solidarity with vulnerable communities around the world, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 1,200 food baskets to families in need in Middle Shabelle region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The initiative, which benefited approximately 7,200 individuals, is part …

MOGADISHU — Amid worsening drought conditions in central Somalia, Galmudug’s Deputy President, Ali Dahir Eid, has issued an urgent appeal to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) for immediate humanitarian intervention to support affected communities, particularly those near the Ethiopian border. Speaking during a high-level meeting at SoDMA’s headquarters in …

In the aftermath of heavy rains that swept across the Nugal region in northeastern Somalia, hundreds of farming and pastoralist families in Puntland have suffered devastating losses amid a near-total absence of government or international aid. The flash floods, which struck the outskirts of Garowe – the state capital – …

MOGADISHU — With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered emergency food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in dire humanitarian conditions on the outskirts of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. This initiative comes at a critical time, as the country continues to grapple with …

MOGADISHU — Continuing its dedicated support to the most vulnerable communities in Somalia, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Sunday distributed 1,000 food baskets to families in need in Daynile District, Banadir Region, benefiting approximately 6,000 individuals. The distribution was reported by the Saudi Press Agency …

GAROWE — A World Bank–funded anti-locust program in Puntland is facing collapse following allegations of widespread corruption, unpaid wages, and financial mismanagement involving the region’s agriculture ministry. The project, which was initially hailed as vital to preventing crop destruction across Puntland’s drought-prone regions, has reportedly not paid its staff for …

NAIROBI — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened a high-level expert stakeholder meeting in Nairobi to validate the End-Term Review Report of its Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) 2016–2020. The validation marks a crucial moment in IGAD’s efforts to confront escalating food insecurity in the Horn of Africa …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity’s (QC) persistent efforts against drought has restored hope in a Somali village, according to a statement issued as part of the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on June 17. This year’s theme, ‘Restoring Land… Unlock Opportunities,’ highlights how restoring the foundation of nature …