GAROWE — The Puntland State, one of the federal states of Somalia, announced today, Saturday, its concerns regarding an imminent drought crisis threatening all areas of the region, the ramifications of which are likely to affect approximately one million local residents. The warning was conveyed by His Excellency Ilyaas Osman …
Read More »Humanitarian initiative to enhance inclusion and educational capabilities of persons with disabilities in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has implemented a comprehensive humanitarian initiative in the Federal Republic of Somalia aimed at supporting and empowering persons with disabilities. The project involved the distribution of modern assistive devices designed to facilitate social integration, enhance educational capabilities, and promote self-reliance. Reports published by the Qatari newspaper …
Read More »Foundation stone laid for “Al Rayyan model village” to support displaced families in Hargeisa
HARGEISA — Qatar Charity, in coordination with relevant housing and humanitarian authorities, has laid the foundation stone for the “Al Rayyan Model Village” project at the “Mohamed Moageb” camp south of Hargeisa. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to bolster community development and provide stable residential environments for displaced …
Read More »Save the Children welcomes approval of Somalia’s independent human rights commission
MOGADISHU — Save the Children has welcomed the Federal Parliament of Somalia’s approval of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, marking it as a vital step toward strengthening accountability and protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly children, according to the official website of Save the Children International. The official …
Read More »Displacement trends: new assessment monitors emergency humanitarian shifts in Somalia
MOGADISHU — A technical report from the Emergency Trend Tracking (ETT) tool, featured by “Nabed Somalia”, revealed precise shifts in sudden displacement movements in Somalia during Week 30 of 2025, warning of increasing humanitarian pressure on urban centers due to conflict and drought. “Nabed Somalia” explained that the tracking tool, …
Read More »WFP suspends aid for 750K Somalis due to critical funding crisis
NAIROBI — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced a severe reduction in food assistance for hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia, a nation struggling with acute hunger and the devastating impacts of climate change. The WFP confirmed, according to the Associated Press (AP), that the number of …
Read More »Somalia and UK co-host UN human rights event
GENEVA — The United Kingdom (UK) and Somalia jointly hosted an official side event at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, held under the theme: “Somalia’s Human Rights Transition: From Country-Specific Mandate to Strengthened National Institutions and International Human Rights Mechanism.” The event featured addresses …
Read More »Somalia concludes national health coordination meeting to harmonise 2025 sector priorities
MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Health concluded a two-day national health coordination meeting in Mogadishu, aimed at harmonizing the plans and priorities for the country’s health sector for the year 2025. The meeting brought together federal and state health officials, UN agencies, and a wide array of international and …
Read More »Qatar urges enhanced international support and technical assistance for Somalia in human rights and development
GENEVA — The State of Qatar has underscored the vital importance of continuing to provide technical assistance to the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia to bolster its national capacities in the field of human rights and enable it to fulfill its international obligations in alignment with its national priorities. According …
Read More »Somalia approves new national strategy to combat IED threat
MOGADISHU — The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia has approved the National Strategy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), marking a significant step to enhance the country’s national security framework. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The strategic framework is explicitly …
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