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MOGADISHU — Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), in collaboration with Somalia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), dispatched “Little Hearts” medical convoy to Somalia to perform cardiac catheterizations for 70 children with congenital heart defects at the Somali Sudanese Specialized Hospital (SSSH) in Mogadishu. Implemented by volunteer medical staffers from Hamad Medical Corporation …

GAROWE — Puntland authorities have denied allegations by Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) that it delivered 200 tons of food aid to Bosaso, a key port city in the semi-autonomous region. In a firm rebuttal, Puntland’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ubah Abdirashid Hirsi, stated that the federal …

MOGADISHU — In a gesture of international solidarity, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) received a substantial aid package from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. The donation, amounting to 700 tons of food, was handed over by UAE Ambassador Ahmed Juma Al-Rumaysi during a ceremony in Mogadishu on Wednesday. This …

MOGADISHU — The World Food Program (WFP) announced on Tuesday that it requires 254.7 million U.S. dollars in net funding to enhance humanitarian assistance in Somalia until May, with roughly 5.98 million people forecast to need aid by then. “The humanitarian situation remains critical due to anticipated poor rainfall, drier …

MOGADISHU — In response to the devastating effects of the La Niña-induced drought, Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched two aircraft carrying vital food relief shipments to Garbaharey, the provincial capital of the Gedo region. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the agency to provide …

LAS ANOD — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has initiated a relief operation in Las Aanod, the capital of the Sool region, to combat the devastating effects of drought, delivering food and other forms of humanitarian aid to those in need. The aid, which was received by the SSC-Khatumo …

MOGADISHU — The UN relief agency has expressed concern over attacks targeting aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia, which increased in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Thursday that a total of 62 access incidents occurred between …

MOGADISHU —  Somali migrants seeking a better life often face harrowing journeys across treacherous waters. For Said Muse Yalahow and his companions, the dream of reaching Spain turned into a nightmare as they drifted at sea for seven days, enduring loss, hunger, and despair. Said was one of 60 migrants aboard …

MOGADISHU — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia( ATMIS) on Friday held a year-end ceremony in the nation capital Mogadishu. According to AA statement from ATMIS, the ceremony was geared towards honouring its personnel’s contributions in advancing the mission’s mandate. Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union …

DHOBLEY — For 14-year-old Ilhan Jimcaale Abdi, a student at Dhobley Primary School, life has taken a dramatic turn for the better. Since receiving hygiene kits, Ilhan has experienced a profound transformation that has boosted her confidence and enabled her to concentrate on her education. “Before the ATMIS Female Engagement …