MOGADISHU — The Somali government announced today the successful repatriation of 275 Somali citizens after rescuing them from human trafficking networks and perilous migration routes in Libya, as part of state efforts to protect its citizens and ensure their dignified return. This humanitarian milestone resulted from close cooperation between the …
Read More »Somalia launches 2026 humanitarian response plan
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia officially launched the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) today in a formal ceremony in Mogadishu, aiming to establish a comprehensive roadmap to secure urgent assistance for those most affected by the nation’s climate and security crises. The launch event featured high-level …
Read More »Somalia urges donors to align aid with national priorities
NAIROBI — The Somali government has urged international donors to better align their financial and logistical support with national priorities, following the conclusion of a health financing conference held in Nairobi aimed at strengthening and sustaining Somalia’s health system. The multi-day conference brought together federal and regional health ministers, senior …
Read More »Somalia and UN agree to strengthen development planning cooperation
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Mohamud Abdirahman Beene-Beene, held an official meeting today in Mogadishu with Dr. Mary Otieno, the UNFPA Representative to Somalia, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in developmental and social programs. The high-level talks focused on deepening the partnership between the ministry …
Read More »Mogadishu honors Italian doctors for saving Somali children
MOGADISHU — The Somali Hormuud Salaam Foundation held a high-level appreciation ceremony in the capital Mogadishu to honor an Italian medical team and diplomats for their pivotal role in arranging and performing life-saving heart surgeries for 24 Somali children who received specialized treatment in Italy. The ceremony marked the successful …
Read More »Somali PM presides over graduation ceremony at UPEACE
MOGADISHU — H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, presided over, yesterday, Saturday, the graduation ceremony of a new cohort of Master’s and PhD scholars at the University for Peace (UPEACE) in Mogadishu, as part of national efforts to support Somali academic cadres and enhance …
Read More »Somali parliament passes law establishing national climate agency
MOGADISHU — The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has officially ratified the legislation establishing the National Meteorological and Climate Services Agency, a strategic milestone aimed at strengthening national capacity to address climate change and enhance disaster preparedness. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Major …
Read More »Mogadishu mayor hands over medical equipment to district health centers
MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, presided over a ceremony to hand over batches of advanced medical equipment to 16 health centers across the capital’s districts, as part of a comprehensive plan to develop the health system and enhance the quality …
Read More »IGAD welcomes Somalia’s ratification of new treaty
DJIBOUTI — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed the Somali Federal Parliament’s ratification of the organization’s new treaty, describing it as a fundamental pillar for enhancing regional cooperation in the Horn of Africa. The regional bloc stated that the Somali Parliament’s approval marks a significant milestone in Mogadishu’s …
Read More »Somali parliament ratifies new IGAD treaty
MOGADISHU — The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia officially ratified, yesterday, Wednesday, the new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Treaty, in a legislative step aimed at strengthening engagement in regional cooperation mechanisms. This parliamentary ratification marks a significant milestone in the Somali state’s journey toward …
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