Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU —  Somali migrants seeking a better life often face harrowing journeys across treacherous waters. For Said Muse Yalahow and his companions, the dream of reaching Spain turned into a nightmare as they drifted at sea for seven days, enduring loss, hunger, and despair. Said was one of 60 migrants aboard …

MOGADISHU — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia( ATMIS) on Friday held a year-end ceremony in the nation capital Mogadishu. According to AA statement from ATMIS, the ceremony was geared towards honouring its personnel’s contributions in advancing the mission’s mandate. Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union …

DHOBLEY — For 14-year-old Ilhan Jimcaale Abdi, a student at Dhobley Primary School, life has taken a dramatic turn for the better. Since receiving hygiene kits, Ilhan has experienced a profound transformation that has boosted her confidence and enabled her to concentrate on her education. “Before the ATMIS Female Engagement …

MOGADISHU —  The Ministry of Family Affairs and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, together with the Banadir Women’s Association, civil society organizations, and women politicians, organized a meeting in Mogadishu today to issue a peace appeal. The statement urged an end to the ongoing conflicts in …

LAGOS, Nigeria — Africa faced unprecedented crises in 2024, as climate change, migrant accidents, mpox outbreaks, and armed conflicts devastated the continent and threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions. With rising temperatures, droughts and floods, many were killed and displaced in various countries. For instance, a burst dam in …

MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) has today launched a training program for traditional elders, youth, women, and religious leaders in the districts of Banadir. The training focused on the role of the civilian community in conflict resolution and peace building. The Banadir Regional Administration said it is working …

LAS ANOD — Efforts to resolve the protracted conflict between Somaliland and SSC Khaatumo took a step forward as traditional leaders from SSC Khaatumo met with a peace delegation from Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State in Las Anod on Saturday. The delegation, which included respected elders and traditional leaders, conveyed a …

HARGEISA — President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has stated that he wants the conflicts in the Sool and Sanag regions to be resolved through dialogue. President Cirro, during a security meeting yesterday with the leaders of the opposition parties Kulmiye and Kaah, also ordered the military to fully …

MOGADISHU — At least two people have died and several others were injured in a clan conflict that erupted in Harfo district in the Mudug region. This tension, rooted in a land dispute and wells, has severely affected the area, with an important town well being burned yesterday, according to …

MOGADISHU — More than 143,500 people have been displaced across Somalia since January 2022 due to forced evictions, wiping out over $4.6 million in critical infrastructure, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The vast majority of these evictions — 82% — have occurred in Mogadishu, …