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MOGADISHU — A report issued by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has warned of the potential consequences of reduced international aid to fragile states, noting that Somalia is among the most vulnerable countries due to its heavy reliance on external funding to support key sectors, including public health, humanitarian …

HARGEISA — The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding humanitarian assistance for internally displaced people through enhanced essential services and sustainable development initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for vulnerable communities, particularly displaced families, women, and children. The commitment was highlighted during the 66th …

ROME — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a rapid deterioration in Somalia’s food security and nutrition situation, noting that the humanitarian crisis is worsening due to declining rainfall, reduced humanitarian funding, and broader regional economic shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East, placing additional …

MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Saleh Ahmed Jama, on Sunday inaugurated the women’s mental health unit at Lansaliti Hospital in Mogadishu, following the completion of comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization works covering infrastructure and modern medical equipment within the unit. The inauguration comes as part of government efforts aimed …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care continued its efforts to strengthen cooperation with health sector partners during a meeting held by the Ministry’s Director General, Yusuf Hassan Isaq, with members of the “Health Plus” partnership, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and support …

LAS ANOD – Ade Adeeye area in Sool region witnessed intense armed clashes between rival local groups, resulting in the death of 20 people and the injury of 33 others, in a deadly incident that shook the region, according to local sources. Sources said that women, children, and elderly people …

DAR ES SALAAM – Somalia participated in the Third International Conference on the African Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (ICPPA 2026), held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the attendance of African health ministers, representatives of international organizations, and public health experts. Somalia was represented at …

MOGADISHU — The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia has strongly condemned an incident involving the abuse and mistreatment of a Somali girl in Mogadishu, describing it as a violation of human dignity and fundamental rights protected under national laws and international human rights standards. The commission expressed deep …

MOGADISHU — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of the Federal Government of Somalia officially launched the 2026 nationwide secondary school examinations today, alongside the conclusion of the national grade eight examinations, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen and stabilize its education sector. The Prime Minister emphasized …

NAIROBI — The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia has concluded a week-long comprehensive knowledge exchange program held in Nairobi, Kenya, implemented in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), as part of …