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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 …

NAIROBI — Several countries in the Horn of Africa are set to experience more-than-usual rainfall in the coming days, potentially leading to flooding, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said on Wednesday. ICPAC said in its latest forecast that …

JOWHAR — On Friday, Burundian troops stationed at the Xawaadley Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Middle Shabelle, as part of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), delivered essential medical supplies to the Xawaadley Health Centre. This initiative aims to bolster civil-military relations and support local healthcare infrastructure. Captain …

MOGADISHU — Food insecurity is worsening in several regions of Somalia, with 18 areas experiencing an increase in the number of people facing a food crisis, according to a report released on Monday. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis said that nearly 4.6 million people in Somalia …

DHUSAMAREB — In the heart of Somalia Galmudug region, a critical initiative is bringing hope to vulnerable families facing the daily threat of malnutrition. The Ministry of Health in Galmudug, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP), is delivering lifesaving nutrition services through the Joint Resilience Programme …

DAR ES SALAAM — AS the region grapples with pressing challenges such as food insecurity, climate change and economic disparities, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), convened the Regional Joint Agricultural Sector Review (JSR) workshop to assess the performance and outcomes …