MOGADISHU — Soldiers from the 231st Battalion of the Military Police Brigade of the Somali National Army embodied the highest values of social solidarity by responding to a humanitarian appeal from a disabled girl with special needs in the capital, Mogadishu. This initiative involved donating a wheelchair to enhance her …
Read More »SoDMA discusses drought impact and malnutrition response in Somalia
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), chaired a high-level meeting today, Monday, to discuss the repercussions of the current drought crisis and its impacts on public health, with a focus on establishing national mechanisms to combat malnutrition. This meeting is part of …
Read More »BRA boosts free education with annual financial support
MOGADISHU — As part of her ongoing efforts to develop the educational sector and alleviate the burden on families, the Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) announced the allocation of annual financial support to strengthen free education in the capital, Mogadishu. This step aims to empower public educational institutions to fulfill their …
Read More »Somalia.. flood fears lurk amid drought concerns
In a complex climatic scene, Somalia faces dual challenges: the burden of severe drought and early warnings of torrential rains that could turn into devastating floods. This places relief authorities and local communities on high alert to avoid a potential humanitarian disaster that could deepen the suffering of already affected …
Read More »Emergency water aid reaches 1,000 families in Adado
ADADO — In a humanitarian move aimed at curbing the repercussions of the drought casting its shadow over central Somalia, an emergency relief campaign has been launched to secure the vital lifeline for affected pastoralist communities, bolstering the resilience of stricken families against the dry spell threatening the pillars of …
Read More »Mogadishu mobilizes efforts to combat Glaucoma awareness
MOGADISHU — In a humanitarian step reflecting the state’s commitment to protecting humanity’s most precious gift, the Federal Ministry of Health organized a comprehensive national symposium in Mogadishu yesterday, Thursday, to mark International Glaucoma Awareness Day. This initiative seeks to instill a culture of early detection and protect citizens from …
Read More »Somalia.. thirst ravages displaced amid harsh drought
Amid volatile climatic shifts striking the Horn of Africa, Somalia faces a tragic new chapter of human suffering. The search for a drop of water has evolved into a daily epic for survival, amidst the silence of the wilderness and the groans of camps crowded with thousands fleeing the fangs …
Read More »Somalia reaffirms commitment to human rights at UN council
GENEVA — H.E. Khadro Mohamed Dualle, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations in Geneva, reaffirmed her country’s firm commitment to advancing human rights and strengthening cooperation with international partners. Her remarks were delivered at the UN Human Rights Council, as reported by …
Read More »Somalia and WFP discuss enhancing livestock sector investments
MOGADISHU — H.E. Hassan Hussein Mohamed, Somali Minister of Livestock, Forestry, and Range, received Dr. Hamid Nuru, the newly appointed Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, to discuss strategic cooperation in food security and pastoral resource development, according to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). During …
Read More »China allocates emergency aid to bolster Somali resilience
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received H.E. Wang Yu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, at the agency’s headquarters to discuss enhancing strategic partnerships against escalating climate challenges. The meeting featured the announcement of a Chinese emergency aid package, including …
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