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MOGADISHU — The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia has strongly condemned an incident involving the abuse and mistreatment of a Somali girl in Mogadishu, describing it as a violation of human dignity and fundamental rights protected under national laws and international human rights standards. The commission expressed deep …

MOGADISHU — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of the Federal Government of Somalia officially launched the 2026 nationwide secondary school examinations today, alongside the conclusion of the national grade eight examinations, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen and stabilize its education sector. The Prime Minister emphasized …

NAIROBI — The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia has concluded a week-long comprehensive knowledge exchange program held in Nairobi, Kenya, implemented in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), as part of …

MOGADISHU — The National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) today commemorated World Refugee Day, which is officially observed on June 20 each year, holding the event two days ahead of its official date as it coincided this year with the start of the national secondary school examinations in Somalia, …

MOGADISHU — The weekly session of the Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia was chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, during which a range of national issues on the agenda were discussed, particularly matters related to strengthening the performance of constitutionally mandated independent institutions. During the …

MOGADISHU — Abdiwali Ali Abdullahi, Director General of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) of the Federal Republic of Somalia, held an official meeting with the leadership of the Private Hospitals Association in Somalia to discuss prospects for joint cooperation to provide national ID and registration services through private …

DHUSAMAREB — The city of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug State, witnessed the signing of a joint action plan between the Galmudug State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The plan aims to enhance essential services and improve living conditions for the population within the framework of a …

CAIRO — In a significant move to solidify brotherly ties, the Somali Minister of Health and Human Services, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, held extensive official talks with the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, in Cairo, to explore avenues for advancing joint …

MOGADISHU — ​In a national gesture reflecting the highest values of social solidarity, the Federal Republic of Somalia observed World Blood Donor Day this Sunday. The event was held at the National Blood Bank Center in Mogadishu, featuring the participation of senior government officials, health sector leaders, and prominent civil …

JOWHAR — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today officially inaugurated the new building of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Hirshabelle State, as part of ongoing efforts to develop education sector infrastructure and strengthen institutional capacity at the state level. The …