KISMAYO — Officials from the Jubbaland regional administration held an extensive meeting in Kismayo with a high-level delegation from UNICEF to discuss strengthening cooperation and coordinating relief and development programs. The Shabelle Media Network reported that the discussions focused on expanding the international organization’s initiatives in Jubbaland, particularly in vital …
Read More »Somali-Swedish cooperation to bolster emergency response system
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received at the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) in Mogadishu a delegation from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), led by the new Head of Agency, Mr. Per Karlsson, to discuss mechanisms for advancing joint …
Read More »Somali Prime Minister reviews his country’s human rights efforts internationally
MOGADISHU — H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, participated virtually in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, delivering a strategic speech on the country’s rights developments and its stance on current international affairs. In his address, detailed by Shabelle Media …
Read More »LIFE’S global initiative to combat hunger in Somalia
Within the framework of an integrated humanitarian response for the holy month of Ramadan, Life for Relief and Development launched its 33rd global campaign, issuing an urgent appeal for institutional solidarity to assist 4.6 million Somalis—a quarter of the population—facing acute food insecurity. This mobilization comes as field data indicates …
Read More »SoDMA chief receives newly appointed WFP country director
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received today at the agency’s headquarters in Mogadishu Mr. Hameed Nuru, the newly appointed Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), on the occasion of officially assuming his duties in Somalia. At the outset of …
Read More »Hormuud Salaam Foundation launches relief in Mudug
MOGADISHU — In an urgent humanitarian response dictated by the exceptional climate conditions sweeping through the central regions, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation launched a qualitative initiative today to secure safe drinking water resources, targeting the most affected communities within the Mudug region. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that …
Read More »Jubaland distributes Saudi aid to vulnerable families
KISMAYO — The Jubaland State Government of Somalia officially launched an extensive relief campaign today to distribute food assistance donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, responding to the dire humanitarian conditions exacerbated by severe drought cycles across the state. Radio Dalsan local station reported that the distribution process was …
Read More »Somali interior ministry leads stabilization in recovered areas
MOGADISHU — Within the strategic framework to bolster state authority and enforce the rule of law, H.E. Abdulkadir Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, chaired a high-level meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Stabilization in recovered territories. The discussions focused on aligning roles among …
Read More »HSF supports Mogadishu’s vulnerable groups
MOGADISHU — In a move reflecting deep-rooted social solidarity and aiming to alleviate the hardships of marginalized families, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has extended vital financial assistance to two community organizations in Banadir, as part of its comprehensive annual Ramadan outreach program. The Shabelle Media Network quoted the foundation …
Read More »Planning ministry reviews 2025 WFP programs in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Within the strategic vision to enhance international partnership efficiency and achieve sustainable development goals, the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development of Somalia convened the 2025 Annual Review of World Food Programme (WFP) programs to ensure alignment with national priorities. The meeting was presided over by H.E. …
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