JOWHAR — The President of Hirshabelle State, Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Gudlawe), held a formal meeting on Wednesday at the State Presidential Palace in Jowhar with a delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to discuss ways to enhance collaboration in support of essential services for children and families in …
Read More »Qatar and Somalia boost jobs for youth
MOGADISHU — Somalia and Qatar have jointly launched a large-scale economic empowerment initiative designed to create sustainable livelihoods for Somali youth and low-income families, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and reduce reliance on humanitarian aid, according to GOOB JOOG NEWS. The program was inaugurated Tuesday in Mogadishu in a ceremony …
Read More »Qatar-funded food baskets distributed to IDPs in Mog..
MOGADISHU — In a continued effort to alleviate humanitarian suffering, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors from Qatar, has distributed essential food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in the Garasbaaley camps of the Banadir region in Somalia. According to a statement released today by Qatar …
Read More »KSRelief distributes shelter aid in Awdal region
AWDAL — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has continued to expand its humanitarian operations in the Federal Republic of Somalia by distributing a new batch of shelter aid to displaced and vulnerable families in Baki Camp, located in the Awdal region in northwestern Somalia, according to …
Read More »Program trains Somali youth in agricultural mechanization
MOGADISHU — In a major step toward modernizing the country’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government of Somalia has launched a specialized technical training program focused on agricultural machinery. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Hon. Mohamed Abdi Hayir, aims to train 30 Somali youth in the …
Read More »DMA organizes key meeting to discuss worsening drought
MOGADISHU — In response to the rapidly worsening drought crisis gripping parts of northern Somalia, the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has convened a high-level meeting with international partners and humanitarian stakeholders to coordinate emergency response efforts and chart long-term resilience strategies. The …
Read More »Somalia launches vaccination drive for 700,000 children
MOGADISHU — In a remarkable push to protect children’s health, Somalia has successfully immunized nearly 700,000 children through its nationwide “Big Catch-Up” initiative, implemented throughout 2024 and 2025. Spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services, the campaign was made possible through strong collaboration with key partners including …
Read More »Stability brings relief .. food prices fall in Baidoa
BAIDOA — In a welcome development for residents of Somalia’s Southwest State, the prices of staple food items have fallen sharply in Baidoa, easing the financial strain on households grappling with prolonged economic hardship and widespread food insecurity. Driven by improved seasonal harvests, favorable weather, and steady market supply, the …
Read More »Somalia launches national hepatitis strategy forum
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services has officially launched a national consultative forum to develop the country’s first-ever National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis, covering the period 2025–2030. Opening the two-day meeting in Mogadishu, Minister Dr. Ali Haji Aden underscored the urgency …
Read More »DMA remains a lifeline amid funding shortfalls in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Amid shrinking global humanitarian funding, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) continues to serve as a critical lifeline for vulnerable communities across Somalia, stepping up efforts to deliver vital assistance where it’s needed most. Facing compounding challenges from food insecurity, drought, and displacement, SoDMA intensified its humanitarian response …
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