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MOGADISHU — Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived in Mogadishu today, Monday, on an official visit lasting several days, aimed at strengthening the international humanitarian partnership with Somalia and discussing current challenges. The UN official was received upon his arrival at Mogadishu …

MOGADISHU — ​The Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission received yesterday, Sunday, a delegation from the “Centre for Civilians in Conflict” (CIVIC), led by Vianney Bisimwa, Director of Africa Programs, to discuss frameworks for joint cooperation and the development of technical mechanisms related to civilian protection during security operations. ​The …

​NAIROBI — As part of its strategic efforts to develop national infrastructure, the Somali Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing convened a high-level meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore avenues for strengthening international cooperation on sustainable housing projects. ​The Somali delegation was led by the State Minister of Public …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced a tragic loss of life, confirming the death of 17 Somali migrants in a devastating shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. ​SoDMA Chairperson, Mr. Mahmoud Moallin Abdulle, stated that the victims perished while attempting to cross the Mediterranean waters between Algeria …

SEOUL — The Government of the Republic of Korea has announced a financial contribution of $2.7 million to support immunization programs in Somalia, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Ministry of Health, aiming to enhance equitable access to vital health services for children nationwide. …

MOGADISHU — ​In a proactive step towards building a resilient society, the Federal Government of Somalia officially launched its nationwide campaign marking World Immunization Week in Mogadishu today, emphasizing the fundamental right of children to health. The event was inaugurated by the Director General of the Ministry of Health and …

MOGADISHU — The capital, Mogadishu, received 174 Somali youths returning to their homeland from Libya today, in a humanitarian evacuation operation coordinated between the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). ​The reception ceremony was attended by officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of the …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali Prime Minister, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, launched a strategic development project in Doolow, Gedo region, aimed at strengthening urban resilience for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities, marking a shift from emergency relief towards sustainable stability. The project, titled “Strengthening Urban Resilience of Displaced and …

​MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) has commenced the implementation of an urgent emergency plan to enhance climate response capacity in the capital, Mogadishu. This move comes in response to the challenges imposed by recent rainfall on the city’s infrastructure, as the administration seeks to improve drainage facility efficiency …

​MOGADISHU — Somalia continues her economic renaissance journey and the cementing of her leadership in the livestock sector, as she announced on April 21, 2026, the inauguration of a new livestock quarantine facility in the Mudug region, in a strategic step that reflects her active partnership with the Sultanate of …