MOGADISHU — The United Kingdom (UK) has reinforced its security partnership with Somalia by delivering 40 Immediate Response Packs (IRPs) to the Somali National Army (SNA). This aid is aimed at significantly enhancing frontline medical support and trauma care for troops engaged in the battle against the Al-Shabaab insurgency. The …
Read More »Horn of Africa forecasted to experience dry weather until December
NAIRONI — The Climate Prediction and Applications Center of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has forecasted that the Horn of Africa will experience drier-than-usual conditions from October to December. In its latest forecast, the center stated that these conditions are expected over most parts of Somalia, Djibouti, coastal Sudan …
Read More »Regional report: 42M people in IGAD member states to face acute food crisis this year
NAIROBI — A recent report by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) estimates that about 42 million people will face high levels of acute food insecurity this year across Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. The Regional Focus of the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises, released on …
Read More »28 Somali students head to Azerbaijan on government scholarships
ANKARA — The Somali Embassy in Ankara announced that 28 Somali students have been granted government scholarships to study in Azerbaijan. Nineteen students have already arrived in the capital, Baku, with the remaining nine expected in the coming days. According to Hiiraan Online, the students will pursue vital fields such …
Read More »Saudi Arabia leads Arab efforts to support education in conflict-affected countries
TUNIS — The “Information Day,” proposed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was held at the headquarters of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) in Tunis. The event aimed to monitor the needs and damages affecting the educational, cultural, and scientific sectors in Arab countries suffering from …
Read More »KSrelief enhances food security & shelter in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued its tangible humanitarian efforts in Somalia, implementing several vital relief projects over the past few days, which included the distribution of food baskets and shelter materials in various regions. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the …
Read More »Somali youth: sowing the seeds of hope for food security
MOGADISHU — In a qualitative step toward strengthening self-reliance and achieving food security, the Somali Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation organized a unique exhibition of youth innovations in the agricultural sector. This humanitarian and national event celebrates the capabilities of a new generation, as 50 young men and women showcased …
Read More »Somali Red Crescent Society commends KSrelief’s support in Somalia
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 »ARCO commends KSrelief’s efforts in supporting environmental sanitation in Somalia
RIYADH — His Excellency Abdullah bin Suhail Al-Muhaidli, Secretary-General of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO), affirmed the utmost importance of the project supporting the water and environmental sanitation sector in displaced persons’ camps in Somalia. This project, which is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid …
Read More »Somalia pledges to include disabled people politically
MOGADISHU – In a historic step towards promoting inclusivity, the Somali government has pledged to grant persons with disabilities a meaningful role in the country’s political process, particularly within the ongoing constitutional review, according to local outlet Radio Dalsan. The announcement was made by the Acting Minister of Justice and …
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