GENEVA — The Swiss capital, Geneva, witnessed a prominent diplomatic presence for the Federal Republic of Somalia as she participated, represented by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, His Excellency Dr. Ali Haji Adam, in the 64th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, held at the …
Read More »International partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia
ADDIS ABABA — LG Electronics, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Elman Peace Centre have officially launched a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting technical and vocational training, advancing peacebuilding efforts, and creating sustainable employment opportunities for youth in Somalia. According to …
Read More »Mogadishu workshop strengthens national human rights capacity
MOGADISHU — A four-day specialized workshop aimed at enhancing the institutional and professional capacities of staff members from the National Independent Human Rights Commission officially opened on Monday in Mogadishu. According to a media statement released via the verified digital platform of the National Independent Human Rights Commission on “Facebook”, …
Read More »Somali institutional integration advancing humanitarian care in prisons
MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a new strategic step toward institutionalizing humanitarian and judicial work; as the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallin Abdulle, held an expanded meeting today, Monday, at the agency’s headquarters, with the Commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, Major General …
Read More »Italy funds construction of three new hospitals in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Italy received a new developmental boost; following the Somali government’s announcement of a Rome-funded strategic plan to construct three modern hospitals in the towns of Afmadow, Harardhere, and Adale, marking a major milestone aimed at upgrading …
Read More »Somalia launches professional prison training program
MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Justice has launched a professional training program for officers and personnel of the Somali Custodial Corps, in a move aimed at strengthening professional standards and enhancing institutional performance within the prison and correctional sector. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the program …
Read More »Somali cooperation to enhance civilian protection and rights
MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, held a high-level meeting today with the Somali President’s Special Envoy for Stabilization and Civilian Protection, Omar Hashi, to discuss ways to enhance joint action mechanisms and develop bilateral coordination frameworks to protect the population …
Read More »Russia delivers humanitarian aid shipment to Somalia
MOGADISHU — Russia yesterday delivered 25 tons of emergency humanitarian assistance to the Government of Federal Republic of Somalia to support families affected by drought and deteriorating living conditions across several parts of the country. The aid shipment arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, where it was officially …
Read More »Saudi medical campaign at Hodan hospital aids Somalia
MOGADISHU — A large-scale voluntary medical campaign for free specialized surgeries officially launched last Wednesday at the main hall of Hodan Hospital in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, targeting hundreds of low-income patients in a qualitative move to boost healthcare services. …
Read More »Saudi support strengthens blood bank services
MOGADISHU — National Blood Bank continued providing medical and humanitarian services to beneficiaries in Mogadishu, serving 214 people during April 2026 with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the services included supplying blood units and related medical support to patients …
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