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MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, has officially inaugurated the Migration Response Center (MRC) in Burao in Somaliland, a self-declared region of Somalia. The IOM said the inauguration marks a significant milestone in expanding the provision of essential protection services and support to migrants …

MOGADISHU — In a significant show of support for the nation’s armed forces, the Mogadishu Mayor and Governor of Banadir Region Administration (BRA), Mohamed Ahmed Amir, has delivered a critical shipment of medical supplies to the Military Hospital in Mogadishu. The delivery comes at a crucial time as fighting continues …

NAIROBI — Fifteen Somali children heard for the first time after undergoing life-changing surgeries in Nairobi to implant advanced hearing devices funded by Saudi Arabia—a moment that brought sound, hope, and dignity to families long silenced by disability. The children, born with profound hearing loss, received state-of-the-art electronic implants funded …

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a new, state-of-the-art headquarters for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Mogadishu, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural sector and improving public service delivery. Speaking at the ceremony, Barre emphasized the …

MOGADISHU — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday expressed concern over the increase of weapon-wounded patients treated in its medical facilities in Somalia, amid sharp escalation of hostilities. The surge in fighting across the country has not only put more strain on medical facilities treating the …

MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations have launched a two-year program to strengthen food systems in the East African country. The HIT Food Systems for Somalia Project, to be implemented by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program, will enable the government to enhance …

DAR ES SALAAM  — The East African Community (EAC) has urged member states to establish a joint mechanism for genocide prevention and pursue appropriate actions against perpetrators by the regional bloc’s protocol on peace and security. EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva said in a statement on Monday that the EAC …

MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of Somalia successfully organized a two-day technical workshop on April 7-8, 2025, in Mogadishu aimed at advancing the Climate Smart Education Systems – Strategic Capability Initiative (CSESI). The event gathered federal and state education officials, alongside key development partners, to …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale, and Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, chairman of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), convened a high-level meeting Wednesday to address relief coordination for areas battered by ongoing conflicts, as the government intensifies efforts to reclaim territory from Al-Shabaab militants. The …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations (UN) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards, aiming for a safe and secure future for all citizens. James Swan, UN secretary-general’s special representative for Somalia, said improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to pose a significant threat to …