MOGADISHU — His Excellency Youssef Hassan, President of the Somali Red Crescent Society, commended the significant support provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to fund the project supporting the water and environmental sanitation sector in displaced persons’ camps. This vital project is focused on five …
Read More »Somalia faces dire shortage of life-saving children’s food
MOGADISHU — A severe shortage of specialized therapeutic food for severely malnourished children is threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands in Somalia and other parts of Africa, a recent report from the aid group Save the Children, and reported by Reuters, has warned. The organization states that critical aid …
Read More »Somaliland receives Qatari relief amid drought crisis
HARGEISA — The State of Qatar has donated a sum of $3 million to support drought relief efforts in Somaliland, following a period of failed seasonal rains, as reported by the news website Hiiraan Online. The donation was officially announced by Somaliland’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdillahi Dahir …
Read More »Hargeisa receives $700,000 from Mog. to combat drought
MOGADISHU — In a move that reflects humanitarian solidarity and transcends existing political differences, authorities in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland announced today the receipt of $700,000 from the Somali Federal Government for drought relief. The Awdal region’s drought commission stated that the funds, aimed at supporting relief efforts in …
Read More »KSrelief distributes food baskets in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) the day before yesterday distributed 1,945 food baskets to the most needy families in Somalia, as part of its food security support project in the Federal Republic of Somalia. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the aid included …
Read More »Somalia urgently appeals for aid to avert crisis
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 …
Read More »SoDMA calls for concerted relief efforts in Awdal
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 …
Read More »Saudi relief body distributes 690 food baskets in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed yesterday 690 food baskets to the most vulnerable families in Gebiley and Da’ar Buruq areas of the Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This distribution is part of …
Read More »Empowering Somali farmers through strategic partnership
MOGADISHU — In a significant move to strengthen the national agricultural output, the Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye), distributed vital agricultural equipment to farmers in collaboration with Qatar Charity. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) highlighted that this initiative aims to …
Read More »Somalia’s camel milk boosts nutrition, economy
MOGADISHU — On the sun-baked outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia’s most iconic animal is taking center stage in a quiet revolution that blends heritage with modern enterprise. For centuries, camels have been the lifeblood of Somali pastoralist culture — providing food, transport, and inspiration in poetry and folklore. Today, according to …
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