BOSSASO — The security forces in the Bari region, particularly those stationed in Bossaso, displayed ammunition last night that was found in the house of a foreign national who was killed after attempting to bury a landmine. The discovered items included explosives, bombs, and other materials believed to have been …
Read More »Somali PM announces 60 PhD scholarships at UPEACE
MOGADISHU — The Prime Minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre, who participated in the graduation ceremony of students from UPeace University on Friday, stated that the government will focus on improving education at various levels, and the process of establishing the National Education Commission is underway. “I am announcing that …
Read More »DMA, FAO call for increased investment to tackle looming climate-driven challenges
MOGADISHU — Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday called for increased investment in anticipatory action to mitigate the anticipated adverse climate impacts on the 2025 Gu (rainy) season. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the FAO said in a statement issued …
Read More »QC provides shelter tents for Somalia disaster victims
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) provided shelter tents for disaster victims in Somalia, as part of its ongoing humanitarian response. Qatar Charity has delivered two containers containing 250 tents to the Somali Disaster Management Authority to support its shelter initiatives, it said in a statement Tuesday. This project highlights the …
Read More »Barre inaugurates state-of-the-art emergency center
MOGADISHU — The Prime Minister of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, officially inaugurated astate-of-the-art Trauma Emergency and Intensive Care Center at De Martino Hospital in Mogadishu. The facility, constructed and equipped with the support of the State of Qatar, is designed to address critical medical and emergency care needs for …
Read More »Report: 71K deaths related to Somalia’s 2022 drought
MOGADISHU — An estimated 71,000 people may have died between January 2022 and June 2024 due to the devastating drought that affected large parts of Somalia in 2022, according to a report released Wednesday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The report, launched by Somalia’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization …
Read More »AU special envoy meets Somalia’s education minister
MOGADISHU — The Special Envoy of the African Union (AU), Mr. Souef Mo Elamine, held a productive meeting with Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, the Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of Somalia, to discuss the pivotal role that education plays in fostering peace, stability, and sustainable development in the country. …
Read More »Puntland minister criticizes FGS over aid distribution
BOSASO — Puntland regional administration has rejected food aid dispatched by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) for drought and conflict-affected communities in Puntland, citing concerns over the aid’s legitimacy and distribution process. At a press conference in Bosaso on Sunday, Puntland’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, alongside …
Read More »Somalia participates in international agricultural conference in Germany
BERLIN — The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Hayir Mareye, led a delegation to participate in international conference on agricultural development held in Berlin, Germany. The annual event focused on advancing global agriculture, exchanging expertise, and fostering collaboration among nations and …
Read More »Minister Al-Makhzoumi hosts meeting with CSO
MOGADISHU — The Minister of Family and Human Rights of Somalia, H.E Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held a consultative meeting with various civil society organizations (CSO) in Somalia. The session, which served as both an introduction and a dialogue, was attended by the State Minister of Family and Human Rights, Mohamed …
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