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MOGADISHU –– The Banadir Regional Directorate of Education has announced that more than 41,000 students officially began sitting for the Grade 8 national examination across all districts of the Banadir region this morning. This marks the highest number of candidates ever recorded for this regional-level exam, reflecting significant growth and …

MOGADISHU — The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency has announced a new partnership with the United Nations aimed at enhancing humanitarian efforts in Somalia. This initiative will focus on improving food security and strengthening the resilience of rural communities. SIDA has pledged an additional $3 million to support the Building …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Rescue Forum has voiced strong concerns over the ongoing selection process for members of the Independent Human Rights Commission, accusing authorities of violating constitutional requirements. In a statement released this week, the Forum said the current process fails to meet the standards set out in Articles 41 …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government launched a two-day national conference in Mogadishu on Monday to address the growing threat of illicit arms, unregulated ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by insurgent groups. The event, led by Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and organized by the Office of the National …

MERCA — The Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched 10 trucks loaded with food supplies to support around 6,000 families in the KM50 community and surrounding villages. The humanitarian assistance comes at a critical time as the region remains affected by ongoing counter-terrorism operations. SoDMA Chairman Mohamud Moalim Abdulle …

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 …