MOGADISHU — Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia, received a high-level delegation from the Arab League today to oversee the launch of a major project aimed at supporting Somalia’s national education curriculum and advancing the Arabic language. The delegation was led by Zayd Al-Sabbaan, Director of the Horn of …
Read More »Somali PM lays foundation stone for new education ministry HQ in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the new headquarters of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Learning in the capital, Mogadishu. This move is part of the federal government’s efforts to modernise and strengthen the country’s education system. The new …
Read More »28 Somali students head to Azerbaijan on government scholarships
ANKARA — The Somali Embassy in Ankara announced that 28 Somali students have been granted government scholarships to study in Azerbaijan. Nineteen students have already arrived in the capital, Baku, with the remaining nine expected in the coming days. According to Hiiraan Online, the students will pursue vital fields such …
Read More »Saudi Arabia leads Arab efforts to support education in conflict-affected countries
TUNIS — The “Information Day,” proposed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was held at the headquarters of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) in Tunis. The event aimed to monitor the needs and damages affecting the educational, cultural, and scientific sectors in Arab countries suffering from …
Read More »The official results confirm a nation’s new hope
JOWHAR — The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that the Federal Ministry of Education in the Republic of Somalia announced yesterday evening the results of the 2024-2025 high school certificate examinations during an official ceremony held in the city of Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle state. The agency (SONNA) …
Read More »Mogadishu begins a new chapter with teacher exams
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, in a pivotal move to elevate the nation’s educational standards, has commenced final examinations for the first cohort of government-recruited teachers. This significant step marks the culmination of a two-year national training program designed to certify a new generation of …
Read More »Somalia prioritizes girls’ education in national development agenda
MOGADISHU — The Federal Republic of Somalia is actively expanding access to education for girls and women, viewing it as a critical element for building robust and inclusive communities. The Ministry of Education has affirmed its commitment to providing educational opportunities for all girls, aiming to dismantle barriers that have …
Read More »SoDMA and Save the Children enhance cooperation
MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, received a high-level delegation from Save the Children International, led by Mr. Mahmoud Mohamed Hassan, Country Director of the organization in Somalia. During the meeting, the SoDMA Chairman emphasized the importance of aligning international humanitarian …
Read More »DMA remains a lifeline amid funding shortfalls in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Amid shrinking global humanitarian funding, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) continues to serve as a critical lifeline for vulnerable communities across Somalia, stepping up efforts to deliver vital assistance where it’s needed most. Facing compounding challenges from food insecurity, drought, and displacement, SoDMA intensified its humanitarian response …
Read More »Somalia approves members of national higher education commission
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education has welcomed the Federal Government’s Council of Ministers’ approval of the newly appointed members of the National Higher Education Commission, describing it as a pivotal step toward advancing the country’s higher education system. The Commission, established under Higher Education Law …
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