MOGADISHU — Under sovereign patronage reflecting the state’s belief that the human mind is the primary driver of revival, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Somali Prime Minister, inaugurated last night the “Third National Education Conference.” This major educational forum aims to shape the future of knowledge as a cornerstone of security …
Read More »Hirshabelle leads humanitarian drive to combat drought and instability
JOWHAR — In a profound display of leadership and humanitarian commitment toward safeguarding human dignity, the city of Jowhar hosted a high-level session of the Hirshabelle State Cabinet. The meeting, presided over by President Ali Guudlaawe Hussein, reflected the administration’s unwavering resolve to cultivate hope amidst the environmental and field …
Read More »Somalia adopts national policy protecting civilians during conflicts
MOGADISHU — In a strategic move reflecting the Somali state’s commitment to consolidating the values of International Humanitarian Law and human rights principles, the capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a high-level institutional drive aimed at forging a new era of protection and responsibility toward citizens in conflict zones. H.E. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, …
Read More »Somalia commemorates international day to end FGM
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Republic of Somalia organized a major national event to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, highlighting the state’s efforts to enhance social protection for women and children. The Somali National News Agency …
Read More »Somali educational drive with Djibouti and new vocational school launch
MOGADISHU — H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Somali Minister of Education, received his Djiboutian counterpart, Dr. Nabil Mohammed Ahmed, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, at Aden Abdulle International Airport today. This visit coincides with the inauguration of a new vocational education landmark in the capital, reflecting Somalia’s holistic vision …
Read More »Somali drought: millions face hunger and thirst
MOGADISHU — The Federal Republic of Somalia is experiencing a state of high humanitarian alert due to a severe drought sweeping across vast areas, causing catastrophic impacts on the agricultural and pastoral sectors. A report by “Al-Araby Al-Jadeed” indicates that humanitarian conditions in displacement camps have reached critical levels, where …
Read More »Mogadishu waterway project leads government urban sustainability agenda
MOGADISHU — H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Somali Prime Minister, chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu today to discuss the executive procedures and accelerate the implementation of the “Mogadishu Waterway Project,” a flagship national initiative aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing the capital’s investment attractiveness. According to the Somali National …
Read More »Somalia declares critical drought levels calling for self-reliance
MOGADISHU –– The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced that the nation has entered the fourth stage of drought severity, warning of a humanitarian emergency that requires an urgent national response, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). Chairman Mohamud Maollim Abdulle revealed escalating challenges facing relief …
Read More »Somalia and UNDP strategize on national development alignment
MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Planning and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu to accelerate the National Transformation Plan and align international programs with federal priorities, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). Chaired by Director General Mohamed Shire, the session …
Read More »Somali cabinet approves national risk and disaster management fund
MOGADISHU — The Somali Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, has approved the Regulation of the National Fund for Risk and Disaster Management, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the national response to humanitarian and climate crises. The new regulation aims to establish a unified …
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