DHUSAMAREB — The city of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug State, witnessed the signing of a joint action plan between the Galmudug State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The plan aims to enhance essential services and improve living conditions for the population within the framework of a …
Read More »Somalia and Egypt strengthen strategic partnership to elevate healthcare
CAIRO — In a significant move to solidify brotherly ties, the Somali Minister of Health and Human Services, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, held extensive official talks with the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, in Cairo, to explore avenues for advancing joint …
Read More »Somalia honors blood donation heroes today globally
MOGADISHU — In a national gesture reflecting the highest values of social solidarity, the Federal Republic of Somalia observed World Blood Donor Day this Sunday. The event was held at the National Blood Bank Center in Mogadishu, featuring the participation of senior government officials, health sector leaders, and prominent civil …
Read More »Somaliland receives returnees and supports their reintegration
HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs in the Government of Somaliland, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), received five Somali citizens today at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa. The returnees arrived back home voluntarily after facing hazardous conditions during irregular migration journeys. The Ministry …
Read More »Puntland strengthens monthly humanitarian coordination meeting
GAROWE — The monthly Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) meeting was held at the headquarters of the Puntland Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination among government institutions and humanitarian organizations operating in the region. According to a media update published on the …
Read More »Hirshabelle state develops education sector infrastructure
JOWHAR — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today officially inaugurated the new building of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Hirshabelle State, as part of ongoing efforts to develop education sector infrastructure and strengthen institutional capacity at the state level. The …
Read More »Health closures threaten lives of millions Somalis: Report
CARE International has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia amid the continued closure of health facilities due to severe funding shortages, resulting in a sharp decline in life-saving services. The organization said in a field report that this funding decline has deprived millions of pregnant women, mothers, and …
Read More »National consultations advance Somalia disaster fund
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) concluded in Mogadishu a two-day consultative meeting held on 9 and 10 June, dedicated to the establishment of the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), with broad participation from the Federal Government, Federal Member States, international partners, and civil society organizations. The …
Read More »Somaliland, IOM strengthen humanitarian partnership cooperation
HARGEISA — The Somaliland Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs held a high-level meeting today with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at the office of Minister Suleiman Du’ale Haji Jama, attended by senior officials from both sides. According to a media update published on the Ministry’s official Facebook page, …
Read More »MoAI leads efforts to improve irrigation management in Balcad
MOGADISHU — A technical workshop officially commenced today in Balcad district, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) of the Federal Government of Somalia in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Hirshabelle State, as part of the implementation of the Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP), …
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