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MOGADISHU – Today, Wednesday, the Somali Independent National Human Rights Commission held a high-level consultative meeting in Mogadishu with the participation of several national institutions concerned with justice and human rights, including the Somali Custodial Corps, the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, as …

GAROWE – The Puntland State Government has decided to suspend the activities of several humanitarian organizations operating in its areas, in a move that has sparked wide discussion over the relationship between local authorities and humanitarian actors. The decision follows accusations by the government that some organizations have moved away …

GAROWE — The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the Puntland Government, in cooperation with the Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), organized the Humanitarian Coordination Forum in Garowe on Sunday evening, with the participation of government representatives, humanitarian and development actors, and local and international partners, to strengthen …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has launched a new health plan in Mogadishu featuring 48 medical projects and programmes to be implemented during 2026 and 2027, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and expanding access to curative and preventive care for the most vulnerable groups across Somalia. The initiative is part of broader …

ISLAMABAD — Somalia and Pakistan discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in human rights and developing national institutions working in this field during a meeting between Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, and Rabia Javeri Agha, Chairperson of Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights, in Islamabad, …

KISMAYO — The Jubaland Government continues its efforts to develop the livestock sector by strengthening animal health services and expanding veterinary care in pastoral areas. The strategy aims to protect livestock from diseases, increase productivity, and support communities that depend on pastoralism and livestock farming as one of their main …

MOGADISHU — As part of its efforts to strengthen national preparedness against the impacts of climate change, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia held the National Conference on Climate Displacement Issues in Mogadishu for three days, with broad participation from government institutions, international …

MOGADISHU — Amid growing regional concerns over the impacts of extreme climate fluctuations, Somalia has strengthened its national preparedness to address potential risks associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon, amid warnings that heavy rainfall could trigger floods, flash floods, and population displacement in several areas, with direct potential impacts …

GAROWE — The Puntland authorities have announced stricter oversight measures on the transportation and trade of locally produced firewood and charcoal as part of ongoing efforts to protect the environment, curb desertification, and conserve natural resources. Puntland Police said the new directives are based on the Environmental Protection Law and …

LAS ANOD — The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a new national project to strengthen urban resilience to climate change with funding of US$12 million, under a program running through 2030 to improve cities’ preparedness for growing environmental risks. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the …