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MOGADISHU — Amidst the accelerating geopolitical tensions in the region, economic challenges emerge as a critical obstacle facing vulnerable nations, as international reports confirmed that the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East led to sharp surges in fuel and food prices in Somalia. As reported by Xinhua News Agency …

​MOGADISHU — In response to current climate challenges and in an effort to enhance local communities’ resilience against humanitarian crises, the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in Mogadishu hosted the first meeting of the Joint Committee tasked with implementing the Food Security Crisis Preparedness Plan (FSCPP), marking …

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, the Somali Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, held an official talks session in the capital, Mogadishu, with a delegation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), led by Maymuchka Lauriston, Deputy Regional Representative and Head of …

​GENEVA — Driven by a steadfast commitment to upholding human dignity and promoting values of justice and equality, the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia commenced high-level participation in the International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions, which opened today at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. ​This three-day …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, inaugurated a high-level workshop in Mogadishu aimed at empowering Somali women and expanding their leadership within national decision-making centers, according to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The forum, organized by the Somali Gender Equality Movement …

BISHOFTU — Recognizing that active international participation in human rights forums is the cornerstone for building national institutions capable of safeguarding human dignity, the Federal Republic of Somalia participated, for the first time, in the annual meeting of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions (NNHRIs) of the Intergovernmental Authority …

NYERI — Recognizing that investment in scientific research and digital innovation is the fundamental pillar for the advancement of major educational institutions, Somalia’s SIMAD University unveiled its ambitious five-year strategic plan (2026–2030) aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and comprehensive digital transformation, as reported by Dawan Africa citing an official press …

​International concerns are mounting over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Somalia, as acute climate crises intersect with global geopolitical instability, putting the lives of millions of children at stake. These warnings come at a time when the international community faces immense challenges in ensuring the continuous flow of vital aid …

​MOGADISHU — Embodying qualitative humanitarian initiatives that serve as a vital lifeline for restoring health systems in underserved areas, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that medical projects supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in Mogadishu recorded high performance rates last February, providing integrated care …

​MOGADISHU —  In an extraordinary moment embodying the will for excellence among Somali youth, the Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported the details of an unprecedented historic milestone achieved by two students from Mogadishu University, as the first team to represent the country in the Willem C. Vis East International …