MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, officially inaugurated the Darmooley Girls’ School in Heliwaa District, as part of local government efforts to bolster the education sector. Local Radio Dalsan reported that the ceremony was attended by officials and community leaders. …
Read More »MSF warns of imminent health and humanitarian catastrophe in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned of an unprecedented and sharp deterioration in the health and nutritional conditions in the Federal Republic of Somalia, driven by consecutive failed rainy seasons and soaring water prices, alongside a record decline in international humanitarian funding. In a field report, MSF stated …
Read More »Dozens of Somalis freed from secret underground “Death prisons” in Libya
BENGHAZI — Libyan security authorities successfully executed a strategic raid, freeing over 200 migrants, mostly Somali nationals, held in a secret underground prison in the town of Kufra, southeastern Libya. Reuters reported that authorities discovered cramped cells three meters below the surface, designed by traffickers to hold Somali migrants and …
Read More »Somalia and UN collaborate on 2026 humanitarian response plan
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the United Nations held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu to coordinate humanitarian efforts and finalize the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan. The session was co-chaired by Mr. Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the agency, and Mr. George Conway, the UN Deputy Special …
Read More »Operational challenges threaten closure of Sheikh Zayed hospital in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu, a vital provider of free medical care for impoverished and displaced residents, is at risk of shutting down following reports that the UAE Embassy notified management of a suspension of medical services. According to reports by Goobjoog News, this move follows the Somali …
Read More »Somalia, international partners discuss emergency drought response plan
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a high-level humanitarian meeting in Mogadishu to address the country’s worsening drought and food insecurity crisis. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the Chairman of the agency Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle emphasized during the opening session the necessity of …
Read More »Conclusion of Qatari “Merciful hearts” initiative to treat Somali children
MOGADISHU — The “Merciful Hearts” initiative, organized by Qatar Charity to perform corrective surgeries for children with congenital heart defects, has concluded in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The closing ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Maryam Mohamed Hussein, State Minister of Health for Somalia, along with senior officials and medical …
Read More »Launch of “energy advancement” project in Mogadishu to develop Sustainable higher education
MOGADISHU — An ambitious regional higher education project was launched in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, aimed at advancing renewable energy education and supporting sustainable development across Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative is funded by the European Union under its Capacity Building in Higher Education program. According to the Somali National News …
Read More »Joint Somali-UN mission to assess drought needs in Jubbaland
KISMAYO — A high-level humanitarian delegation, led by Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), and George Conway, UN Deputy Special Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator, has launched a field mission to Jubbaland state to assess the escalating drought crisis. The mission included visits to the administrative …
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 …
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