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​Somalia: drought engulfs hope.. an urgent global humanitarian plea to save millions of lives

​MOGADISHU / WASHINGTON – Amidst a profound humanitarian crisis, UN agencies have issued a resounding warning regarding the situation in Somalia, confirming that the nation is confronting an escalating and existential emergency due to the relentless extreme drought, following a devastating failure of four consecutive rainy seasons. This ongoing climate …

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The silent education crisis: drought closes 150 schools and displaces thousands of students in Somaliland

HARGEISA — ​In a new and painful chapter of the climate crisis gripping the Horn of Africa, the fallout from the current drought in Somaliland is severely impacting the education sector, threatening to derail the future of an entire generation. The Ministry of Education and Higher Training confirmed that the …

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​Foundation stone laid for “Sheikh Eid training and innovation center” in Mogadishu to empower Somali youth

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Somali youth, Qatar Charity, in partnership with Mogadishu University, has laid the foundation stone for the “Sheikh Eid bin Mohammed Al Thani Center for Vocational Training and Innovation” in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The initiative aims to equip …

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A call for life: 4.4 mln Somalis confront deadly drought-govt launches maximum humanitarian response

MOGADISHU — The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is escalating to critical levels, with over 4.4 million Somali citizens facing a severe crisis due to the worsening drought across vast areas of the country. This climatic catastrophe threatens their daily lives and necessitates the concerted efforts of both national authorities and …

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National state of emergency: Somalia faces drought catastrophe and displacement

MOGADISHU — Confronting a devastating drought wave, the Somali Federal Government and State Governments officially declared a “State of Emergency” last week, warning of escalating humanitarian and food risks as the “Gu” (Spring) rainy season approaches, which may not bring sufficient relief. ​The country is suffering from an acute drought …

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Somali scientific leap: agricultural research center is a pillar for self-sufficiency and food security

​MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move towards bolstering national food sovereignty, His Excellency the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today laid the foundation stone for the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC). This new center represents a genuine turning point, aiming to become an advanced scientific reference for developing …

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