MOGADISHU — The Federal Republic of Somalia participated in a high-level emergency ministerial meeting convened by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), bringing together health ministers from member states to discuss emerging public health challenges and reinforce regional cooperation against epidemic threats. Somalia was represented at the virtual meeting by …
Read More »Puntland government assesses regional humanitarian conditions
BOSSASO — The Puntland Government has launched an extensive field assessment mission across several regions affected by climate-related challenges and livelihood pressures, as part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian response and address the growing needs of vulnerable communities. The mission is led by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster …
Read More »Somalia launches Eid Qurbani project supporting displaced
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in strategic partnership with Qatar Charity, has launched the annual Eid Al-Adha 1447H Qurbani project, a deeply compassionate humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable groups nationwide. The humanitarian project was officially inaugurated in the capital, Mogadishu, where …
Read More »Somalia strengthens institutions for human rights protection
MOGADISHU — Somalia has taken a new step toward strengthening its human rights framework through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, reflecting a shared commitment to institutional development and …
Read More »Somalia celebrates Madina hospital’s humanitarian health legacy
MOGADISHU — Somalia today Tuesday marked the 58th anniversary of Madina Hospital in the capital Mogadishu, in a national occasion that reflected appreciation for the hospital’s continued role in serving citizens and strengthening healthcare delivery over decades of challenges and national transformations. The event was attended by government officials, members …
Read More »Somaliland relieves families affected by severe weather
HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs has intensified its immediate humanitarian field efforts to support families affected by heavy torrential rains and strong winds that recently struck the Hawd region, launching a high-level monitoring mission to the hardest-hit zones in Baligubadle district. The field deployment was led …
Read More »Human rights commission urges civilian protection in Jubba
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has renewed its call for the protection of civilians and the safeguarding of fundamental human rights following an incident in the Digta Margoos area of Lower Jubba region that reportedly resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. In a statement issued today, the …
Read More »Somalia develops national school feeding programs
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, in close cooperation with the Banadir Regional Education Directorate, has launched a specialized training program for public school principals as part of strategic preparations to expand the implementation of the National School Meals Program across educational institutions in Mogadishu. …
Read More »Human rights commission leads national judicial movement
MOGADISHU — The National Independent Human Rights Commission of the Federal Republic of Somalia has accelerated its strategic movements aimed at establishing the rule of law and developing judicial mechanisms to secure an integrated legal environment protecting public liberties. It was noted in an update published on its official Facebook …
Read More »Ministry of environment strengthens national partnerships to protect climate and environment
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has continued to strengthen its diplomatic and field efforts aimed at protecting the environment and supporting local communities in addressing the severe impacts of climate change through the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding with SOS Somalia to advance …
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