MOGADISHU — Dr. Maryama Mohamed Hussein, State Minister for the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services, conducted an inspection visit yesterday to the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center under the National Institute of Health to assess health readiness against epidemic and climate crises. The Federal Ministry of Health …
Read More »Puntland denies reports of impending storms and rain
GAROWE — The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and the Water and Land Information Management Center in Puntland have categorically denied reports regarding impending severe storms. A joint statement issued by the Ministry and the Center confirmed that warning letters circulating on social media attributed to the Somali …
Read More »National commission calls for protecting detainees’ legal rights
MOGADISHU — The National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) of Somalia has expressed deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of “Sadia Moallim Ali” for over a month in Mogadishu’s Central Prison without formal charges. According to the Commission’s official Facebook page, a delegation visited the Central Prison on April 29 …
Read More »Somalia attracts international funding to tackle climate challenges
MOGADISHU — H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, officially opened the “National Climate Finance Forum,” organized in collaboration with the National Climate Fund (NCF) to chart a comprehensive national strategy for sustainability. According to the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the forum features exceptional participation from …
Read More »Somali agriculture ministry modernizes community irrigation systems
MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation launched a specialized training program in Afgoye district aimed at strengthening community-based irrigation management systems as a strategic step toward national agricultural modernization. According to the Ministry’s official Facebook page, this initiative is designed to empower irrigation committees, farmers, and water …
Read More »Durable solutions center launches EU-funded development project
MOGADISHU — The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions launched the “KOBAC” project in Mogadishu today, aimed at creating opportunities and strengthening the capacities of communities affected by displacement. The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions’ official Facebook page reported that H.E. Mohamed Hayir Mareeye, Minister …
Read More »Somali-European cooperation to strengthen human rights principles
MOGADISHU — Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission of Somalia, held a high-level meeting yesterday with H.E. Francesca Di Mauro, the European Union Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported via …
Read More »SoDMA issues urgent warnings against eastern Somalia storms
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued an urgent warning to residents in the Bari and Nugaal regions, specifically targeting the districts of Hafuun, Eyl, Dangoroyo, Bandarbayla, Qardho, and Garowe, regarding a powerful thunderstorm expected from May 12 to May 17, 2026, as a proactive measure to safeguard …
Read More »Jowhar hosts national consultation conference to develop health
JOWHAR — With steady steps toward sovereign health security, H.E. Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe, President of Hirshabelle State, and H.E. Dr. Ali Haji Aden, Federal Minister of Health, launched the National Health Consultation Conference in Jowhar, an event highlighted by the Ministry of Health’s official Facebook page as a strategic …
Read More »National commission strengthens human rights partnership with UK embassy
MOGADISHU — In its relentless pursuit of establishing justice and upholding human dignity, Somalia continues to strengthen its international partnerships to support the institutional building of human rights bodies, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to protecting public freedoms as a fundamental pillar of national recovery and comprehensive revival. The Chairperson of …
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