MOGADISHU — The Deputy Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan on Monday received a delegation of senior officials from Mogadishu University (MU) at the agency’s Headquarters. The meeting in the Nation capital Mogadishu discussed various issues pertinent to both sides including strengthening cooperation in the …
Read More »MoPIED launches five year strategic plan in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MoPIED) has on Saturday unveiled its 5-year strategic plan (2024-2028), which aims to seize opportunities and overcome challenges in the Nation’s capital Mogadishu. According to the Ministry, the plan empowers every employee to work towards achieving the goals and objectives …
Read More »SoDMA sends humanitarian aid to flood victims in Jubbaland State
MOGADISHU — Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Saturday dispatched essential relief assistance to Jubbaland State in efforts aimed alleviating the suffering of the families in the regional State. SoDMA senior management officials sent a boat carrying the relief humanitarian supplies from Mogadishu port to the Federal Member States. …
Read More »ATMIS provides aid to flood-stricken household in Bulobarde
BELEWEYNE — As part of its ongoing efforts in humanitarian aid, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Thursday donated relief food to households in Bulobarde, Central region of Somalia, who were affected by the recent El Nino-induced floods. The donations, which included essential items such as sugar, rice, …
Read More »UN: 6.9 mln Somalis need humanitarian assistance in 2024
MOGADISHU — The UN on Friday said Somalia will experience a tough time in 2024 as millions will need humanitarian assistance “just like the recent years.” In a statement on X Friday, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said an estimated 6.9 million people in the country will …
Read More »ATMIS hosts football match for IDPs in Jowhar
JOWHAR — Issak Ahmed Hussein the captain of Towfik Internally Displaced Persons Football Team was looking forward to the football match against African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) soldiers stationed in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle State. Previously, when the football opponents faced each other five years ago, the …
Read More »UN launches initiative to improve public services in Southwest Somalia
BAIDOA — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has joined forces with key stakeholders in Baidoa, the largest city of the South-West State of Somalia, to boost community participation and improve public services. The UNDP said the partnership with the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development and the municipality …
Read More »UN launches initiative to improve public services in SWS
MOGADISHU — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has joined forces with key stakeholders in Baidoa, the largest city of the South-West State of Somalia, to boost community participation and improve public services. The UNDP said the partnership with the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development and the municipality …
Read More »QRCS launches warm winter campaign in 13 countries
DOHA — Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing its Warm Winter campaign 2023-2024, under the theme “Humanity First: Hope for Warmth”. In a press release, QRCS said that its foreign representation offices/missions began implementing the campaign which involves a wide range of winterization projects and aid for the benefit …
Read More »QRCS launches warm winter campaign in 13 countries
DOHA — Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing its Warm Winter campaign 2023-2024, under the theme “Humanity First: Hope for Warmth”. In a press release, QRCS said that its foreign representation offices/missions began implementing the campaign which involves a wide range of winterization projects and aid for the benefit …
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