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MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency has rejected accusations that it delivered expired drugs to a remote district in central Hiiraan region following a viral video that drew widespread criticism and fueled suspicions over aid quality. In a statement released Monday, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) said the video …

GENEVA — Somalia has once again reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality by participating in a crucial international summit focused on improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns. The special side event, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, brought together major global health …

HARAGEISA — The Vice President of Somaliland, Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, officially launched the National Child Immunization Campaign today, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to protect children from preventable diseases such as pneumonia, measles, and polio. The high-profile ceremony was held in the State House district of …

PARIS — The Federal Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range of Somalia, Hon. Hassan Hussein Mohamed, alongside senior officials from his ministry, participated in the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) held in Paris, France. The high-level international conference, running under the theme of “Strengthening …

MOGADISHU — Senior health officials from Somalia’s federal government and the SSC-Khaatumo regional administration have pledged to deepen cooperation to improve healthcare delivery across the country, with a focus on strengthening systems in underserved areas. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale on Saturday received SSC-Khaatumo’s …

JOWHAR — The Hirshabelle Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has suspended all cooperation with the Somali Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA), citing repeated failures in aid delivery and a lack of transparency. In a press statement released on Sunday, the regional ministry accused SoDMA of mishandling humanitarian supplies, particularly …

MOGADISHU — The Deputy Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, H.E. Amb. Abdihakim Ashkir, officially opened the National Forum on Social Cohesion and the Prevention of Recurring Conflicts. In his opening remarks, Minister Ashkir underscored the importance of genuine cooperation between the government and civil society, stating, “It is …

GAROWE — More than 23,700 secondary school students in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region are sitting for their final national examinations beginning Saturday, in what education officials describe as a critical moment in the region’s ongoing push to reform and modernize its education system. According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, exams …

MOGADISHU —  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Canada have partnered on a new climate and gender-focused initiative aimed at boosting food security and empowering women farmers across Somalia. Announced in Mogadishu this week, the program—“Scaling Up Gender-Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in …

MOGADISHU — Somalia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on Monday to combat measles, polio, and pneumonia, targeting more than 3 million children in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO), which launched the week-long campaign in collaboration with Somali federal and regional governments, said in a statement that the campaign’s goal …