MOGADISHU — In a move reflecting deep-rooted social solidarity and aiming to alleviate the hardships of marginalized families, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has extended vital financial assistance to two community organizations in Banadir, as part of its comprehensive annual Ramadan outreach program. The Shabelle Media Network quoted the foundation …
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MOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), a new strategic global alliance titled the “Joining Forces Alliance (JFA)” was formally launched in Mogadishu, uniting four of the world’s leading child welfare organizations. Dr. Maryam Qasim, Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, delivered a keynote address …
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MOGADISHU — In a strategic move reflecting the Somali state’s commitment to consolidating the values of International Humanitarian Law and human rights principles, the capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a high-level institutional drive aimed at forging a new era of protection and responsibility toward citizens in conflict zones. H.E. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, …
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MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Republic of Somalia organized a major national event to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, highlighting the state’s efforts to enhance social protection for women and children. The Somali National News Agency …
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MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Mariam Qasim Ahmed has been elected Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia following a vote held in Mogadishu. This step marks a historic milestone in the nation’s human rights oversight, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The electoral session …
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MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially inaugurated a high-level National Consultation forum yesterday in Mogadishu to strengthen emergency response mechanisms for the nation’s ongoing drought crises. As reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the forum adopts a new strategic …
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MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Hosh, met with the newly appointed Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Somalia to discuss enhancing cooperation on displacement, refugee protection, and civil registration systems. According to reports by Mustaqbal Media (MM), the …
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HARGEISA — A profound sense of grief has gripped Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland State, following a horrific house fire that claimed the lives of five young girls from the same family in a tragedy that has shaken the local community. According to reports by Mustaqbal Media (MM), citing family …
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MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations signed today in Mogadishu the “2025 Implementation Guide,” a strategic framework aimed at enhancing protection measures for children affected by armed conflict and ensuring their safety. According to local press sources, the agreement was signed on behalf of the …
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MOGADISHU — The European Union has announced a new assistance package for the Federal Republic of Somalia exceeding $7 million, dedicated to bolstering humanitarian relief and enhancing human rights safeguards in support of the nation’s stability and development initiatives. H.E. Francesca Di Mauro, the EU Ambassador to Somalia, explained—as reported …
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