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 …
Read More »Somali-UN cooperation on IDP protection and civil registry modernization
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 …
Read More »Tragedy in Hargeisa: five young girls perish in devastating house fire
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 …
Read More »Somalia, UN sign agreement to strengthen child protection in conflict zones
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 …
Read More »EU provides $7 million to bolster humanitarian aid and human rights in Somalia
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 …
Read More »Humanitarian initiative to enhance inclusion and educational capabilities of persons with disabilities in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has implemented a comprehensive humanitarian initiative in the Federal Republic of Somalia aimed at supporting and empowering persons with disabilities. The project involved the distribution of modern assistive devices designed to facilitate social integration, enhance educational capabilities, and promote self-reliance. Reports published by the Qatari newspaper …
Read More »Save the Children welcomes approval of Somalia’s independent human rights commission
MOGADISHU — Save the Children has welcomed the Federal Parliament of Somalia’s approval of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, marking it as a vital step toward strengthening accountability and protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly children, according to the official website of Save the Children International. The official …
Read More »Somalia and UK co-host UN human rights event
GENEVA — The United Kingdom (UK) and Somalia jointly hosted an official side event at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, held under the theme: “Somalia’s Human Rights Transition: From Country-Specific Mandate to Strengthened National Institutions and International Human Rights Mechanism.” The event featured addresses …
Read More »Qatar urges enhanced international support and technical assistance for Somalia in human rights and development
GENEVA — The State of Qatar has underscored the vital importance of continuing to provide technical assistance to the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia to bolster its national capacities in the field of human rights and enable it to fulfill its international obligations in alignment with its national priorities. According …
Read More »Somalia approves new national strategy to combat IED threat
MOGADISHU — The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia has approved the National Strategy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), marking a significant step to enhance the country’s national security framework. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The strategic framework is explicitly …
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