Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU — Several people have reportedly been killed and injured in a violent clash between two clan militias from the Hawadle and Abgaal clans along the border of HIiran and Middle Shabelle regions in Hirshabelle State. The confrontation erupted Saturday morning in Calaag, a rural area located on the border …

GALKAYO — Officials from Puntland and Galmudug held a recent peace conference in Galkayo, and decisions were made to resolve the clan conflict in the western Mudug region. The joint statement released by the leaders of both Puntland and Galmudug highlighted three key points. Within seven days, a committee will …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) hosted a consultation meeting with Somali clan elders. The gathering held at the SoDMA headquarters, aimed to discuss and strategize on conflict prevention, self-sufficiency, governance enhancement, and the safety of humanitarian workers. Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, extended a warm …

MOGADISHU — The UN relief agency has expressed concern over attacks targeting aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia, which increased in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Thursday that a total of 62 access incidents occurred between …

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 …