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NAIROBI — The Somali government has urged international donors to better align their financial and logistical support with national priorities, following the conclusion of a health financing conference held in Nairobi aimed at strengthening and sustaining Somalia’s health system. ​The multi-day conference brought together federal and regional health ministers, senior …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Hormuud Salaam Foundation held a high-level appreciation ceremony in the capital Mogadishu to honor an Italian medical team and diplomats for their pivotal role in arranging and performing life-saving heart surgeries for 24 Somali children who received specialized treatment in Italy. The ceremony marked the successful …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, presided over, yesterday, Saturday, the graduation ceremony of a new cohort of Master’s and PhD scholars at the University for Peace (UPEACE) in Mogadishu, as part of national efforts to support Somali academic cadres and enhance …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, presided over a ceremony to hand over batches of advanced medical equipment to 16 health centers across the capital’s districts, as part of a comprehensive plan to develop the health system and enhance the quality …

​KISMAYO — Somalia’s Jubbaland State is witnessing fresh and extensive waves of displacement as prolonged drought forces rural families to abandon their homes in a desperate search for water and basic survival. Mustaqbal Media confirmed that the latest displacement waves are concentrated in the Gedo, Lower Juba, and Middle Juba …

​DHUSAMAREB — The Ministry of Relief of Galmudug State has announced that local communities and livestock in vast areas of the Mudug Region have been severely impacted by the ongoing severe drought sweeping through the country. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the Ministry confirmed that prolonged rainfall …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, officially inaugurated the Darmooley Girls’ School in Heliwaa District, as part of local government efforts to bolster the education sector. Local Radio Dalsan reported that the ceremony was attended by officials and community leaders. …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the United Nations held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu to coordinate humanitarian efforts and finalize the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan. The session was co-chaired by Mr. Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the agency, and Mr. George Conway, the UN Deputy Special …

​MOGADISHU — Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu, a vital provider of free medical care for impoverished and displaced residents, is at risk of shutting down following reports that the UAE Embassy notified management of a suspension of medical services. ​According to reports by Goobjoog News, this move follows the Somali …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a high-level humanitarian meeting in Mogadishu to address the country’s worsening drought and food insecurity crisis. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the Chairman of the agency Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle emphasized during the opening session the necessity of …