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MOGADISHU —  The Ministry of Family Affairs and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, together with the Banadir Women’s Association, civil society organizations, and women politicians, organized a meeting in Mogadishu today to issue a peace appeal. The statement urged an end to the ongoing conflicts in …

LAGOS, Nigeria — Africa faced unprecedented crises in 2024, as climate change, migrant accidents, mpox outbreaks, and armed conflicts devastated the continent and threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions. With rising temperatures, droughts and floods, many were killed and displaced in various countries. For instance, a burst dam in …

MOGADISHU — Minister of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) of the Federal Government of Somalia has on Sunday held meeting with the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Chairman Mohamud Moalim Abdulle. The meeting at the Ministry of Labour head quarters in the capital Mogadishu discussed various issues including strengthening cooperation …

MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) has today launched a training program for traditional elders, youth, women, and religious leaders in the districts of Banadir. The training focused on the role of the civilian community in conflict resolution and peace building. The Banadir Regional Administration said it is working …

LAS ANOD — Efforts to resolve the protracted conflict between Somaliland and SSC Khaatumo took a step forward as traditional leaders from SSC Khaatumo met with a peace delegation from Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State in Las Anod on Saturday. The delegation, which included respected elders and traditional leaders, conveyed a …

MOGADISHU — In a critical response to the escalating humanitarian needs, Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially handed over a substantial amount of relief supplies to the Deputy Minister of Galmudug Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. This event took place in Mogadishu, marking …

HARGEISA — President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has stated that he wants the conflicts in the Sool and Sanag regions to be resolved through dialogue. President Cirro, during a security meeting yesterday with the leaders of the opposition parties Kulmiye and Kaah, also ordered the military to fully …

MOGADISHU — At least two people have died and several others were injured in a clan conflict that erupted in Harfo district in the Mudug region. This tension, rooted in a land dispute and wells, has severely affected the area, with an important town well being burned yesterday, according to …

MOGADISHU — More than 143,500 people have been displaced across Somalia since January 2022 due to forced evictions, wiping out over $4.6 million in critical infrastructure, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The vast majority of these evictions — 82% — have occurred in Mogadishu, …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) on Monday concluded a training program aimed at tackling the threat of landmines and explosive remnants of war. Funded by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, the initiative trained 81 participants from federal member states, including Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Banadir, Southwest, Puntland and Jubbaland. …