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. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Somali Minister of Education, received his Djiboutian counterpart, Dr. Nabil Mohammed Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, at Aden Abdulle International Airport today. This visit coincides with the inauguration of a new vocational education landmark in the capital, reflecting Somalia’s holistic vision …
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MOGADISHU — H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Somali Prime Minister, chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu today to discuss the executive procedures and accelerate the implementation of the “Mogadishu Waterway Project,” a flagship national initiative aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing the capital’s investment attractiveness. According to the Somali National …
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MOGADISHU –– The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced that the nation has entered the fourth stage of drought severity, warning of a humanitarian emergency that requires an urgent national response, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). Chairman Mohamud Maollim Abdulle revealed escalating challenges facing relief …
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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 — The National Emergency Finance Committee of Somalia held an urgent meeting chaired by H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Minister of Education and Committee Chair, to discuss national response mechanisms for the escalating drought crisis affecting large parts of the country. The meeting brought together senior government officials, religious leaders, …
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GENEVA — The Federal Republic of Somalia and the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector and advance medical systems in both nations, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. …
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MOGADISHU– The Somali Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), convened a consultative meeting to discuss the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for 2026–2030, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The meeting saw broad participation …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development convened a high-level coordination meeting on Food Security and Nutrition to address the escalating climatic challenges impacting livelihoods across the country. Chaired by H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman Sheikh Farah, Minister of Planning, the session included the Ministers of Agriculture, Livestock, …
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