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MOGADISHU — Government officials, UN representatives, and local and international NGOs gathered to mark World Children’s Day under the theme “Listen for the Future.” The event highlighted the importance of children’s rights and the need to invest in them to shape Somalia’s future, especially in the face of conflict and …

MOGADISHU — The Government of Somalia and Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF Somalia) have announced a landmark partnership aimed at supporting 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) through the National Solutions Pathways Action Plan. The initiative, unveiled at the High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Forum in Geneva, seeks to provide land for resettlement, vocational training, …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA),  Mohamoud Moallim Abdulle on Tuesday inaugurated a crucial two-day consultation meeting in the Somali capital, focused on refining the nation’s approach to shock responsive social protection. The meeting aims at identifying triggers that could lead to emergencies and improving coordination …

MOGADISHU — In its continuing efforts to provide vital humanitarian support to displaced populations, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 shelter kits, 1,000 clothing kits, and 80 tents to displaced persons in the Banadir region of the Federal Republic of Somalia on Friday, November 15. This …

MOGADISHU — A vehicle carrying civilians struck a landmine in the Doonka area between Wanlaweyn and Afgooye districts in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, resulting in the death of three passengers and injury to another, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Monday as the car was traveling from Afgooye. The …

NEW YORK — The United Nations has announced the release of $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This funding is intended to support Somalia, specifically for early actions to prevent the impending drought in the country, confirmed by Joyce Msuya, the Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator of the …

NAIROBI — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Wednesday launched a peace-building and violent extremism prevention program for East African countries. Anthony Ngororano, resident representative of the UNDP in Kenya, said in the capital of Nairobi that the 18-million-U.S.-dollar program targets to build community resilience in Kenya, Somalia, and …

MOGADISHU — A World Health Organization (WHO) official has called on the international community to help Somalia sustain health services, protect public health gains, and build a resilient health system that can withstand future challenges. WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region Hanan Balkhy, who has just wrapped up …

MOGADISHU —  Qatar Charity (QC), in partnership with UNICEF, has launched an emergency nutrition project in displacement camps on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu, known as one of the most vulnerable regions to drought-induced displacement. More than 3,000 children are expected to benefit from the project. The project …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Medical Association has initiated a free breast cancer screening and awareness campaign in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, aimed at reaching underserved communities, particularly women and girls living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. The campaign, which focuses on early detection and education, has seen an encouraging turnout …