MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received H.E. Wang Yu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, at the agency’s headquarters to discuss enhancing strategic partnerships against escalating climate challenges. The meeting featured the announcement of a Chinese emergency aid package, including …
Read More »Successful separation of Somali twins in Riyadh
RIYADH — Saudi medical and surgical team from the Saudi Program for Separating Conjoined Twins at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh has successfully performed a complex 12-hour operation to separate Somali twins “Rahma and Ramla.” According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the surgical procedure was executed across …
Read More »Somalia and UN align on security human rights
MOGADISHU — H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somali Minister of Defense, held a strategic meeting with H.E. James Swan, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, focusing on aligning national security operations with rigorous international human rights standards. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that the high-level engagement in Mogadishu aimed to …
Read More »Somalia launches financial safety net to protect national livestock
MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to mitigate climate challenges, the Somali Federal Government has disbursed $3.88 million in insurance compensations aimed at restoring the livelihoods of thousands of pastoralist families affected by drought. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that this direct financial support reached 17,734 herders across …
Read More »Acute water and health crisis triggers urgent SOS from Buhoodle
BUHOODLE — As living challenges escalate in remote regions, humanitarian appeals for the provision of basic necessities are intensifying. Residents in resource-depleted areas face mounting pressures that necessitate urgent intervention from relevant authorities to secure health, food security, and social stability. Residents of the “Buhoodle” district and its surrounding villages …
Read More »Turkish initiative to bolster food security in Somalia during Ramadan
MOGADISHU — In line with international efforts to consolidate humanitarian solidarity and mitigate economic challenges, relief initiatives continue to support communities affected by climate crises. Synchronized with the Holy Month of Ramadan, these efforts aim to ensure family stability and strengthen the resilience of those most in need against resource …
Read More »Oman bolsters relief efforts with food support for Jubaland state
KISMAYO — In line with its steadfast humanitarian approach and embodying its mission of peace and benevolence through building bridges of global cooperation, the Sultanate of Oman continues its pioneering initiatives to alleviate human suffering. These efforts support the resilience of communities affected by climatic and economic crises, rooted in …
Read More »Urgent Somali relief mission to combat drought in Galmudug
DHUSAMAREB — Within the framework of intensive humanitarian action to mitigate the risks of natural disasters, field efforts are accelerating to save lives and protect livelihoods in areas hardest hit by climate fluctuations, amid strenuous efforts to strengthen local resilience and provide essential resources to ensure social stability. Mr. Mohamud …
Read More »SNA mobilizes units to support drought-affected citizens
MOGADISHU — In a move reflecting the close cohesion between the military establishment and society, and embodying the humanitarian role played by the armed forces during crises, national efforts are accelerating to save lives and protect assets. This underscores that defending the nation’s borders goes hand in hand with providing …
Read More »With Quranic tablets, Kolbio’s children beseech heaven to end drought
KISMAYO — In a solemn spiritual scene overflowing with devotion and divine connection, and with innocent hearts filled with absolute certainty, childhood innocence manifested in its most profound form as pathways narrowed. The squares of “Kolbio” transformed into a platform for collective supplication, where eyes turned heavenward seeking rain—a powerful …
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