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​MOGADISHU — The Somali President, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, directed all government agencies to focus their operations on drought relief during a visit to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The President inspected the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), issuing stern …

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Dr. Mariam Qasim Ahmed has been elected Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia following a vote held in Mogadishu. This step marks a historic milestone in the nation’s human rights oversight, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). ​The electoral session …

MOGADISHU — ​The National Emergency Finance Committee of Somalia held an urgent meeting chaired by H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Minister of Education and Committee Chair, to discuss national response mechanisms for the escalating drought crisis affecting large parts of the country. The meeting brought together senior government officials, religious leaders, …

​GENEVA — The Federal Republic of Somalia and the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector and advance medical systems in both nations, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. …

​MOGADISHU– The Somali Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), convened a consultative meeting to discuss the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for 2026–2030, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The meeting saw broad participation …

MOGADISHU — ​The Somali Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development convened a high-level coordination meeting on Food Security and Nutrition to address the escalating climatic challenges impacting livelihoods across the country. Chaired by H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman Sheikh Farah, Minister of Planning, the session included the Ministers of Agriculture, Livestock, …

​MOGADISHU — ​The Turkish Task Force Command in Somalia launched a humanitarian initiative providing medical screenings for 167 children at the Mama Ugaaso Orphanage, as reported by Mustaqbal Media. This initiative underscores the commitment to humanitarian support, featuring basic medical examinations, vaccinations, and health education sessions for the children. ​Turkish …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali President, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, issued a presidential decree appointing a group of prominent academic figures as Vice Chancellors of the Somali National University(SNU), as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). ​The appointments included Prof. Dr. Abdirisaq Abdullahi Hashi as Vice Chancellor for Academic …

​JOWHAR — ​Troops from the 5th Division of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), based at Jowhar Airport, distributed clean drinking water to over 200 residents at the Towfiiq IDP camp, as part of humanitarian relief efforts reported by Shabelle Media Network. ​Lieutenant Colonel Nzirorera Pierre, AUSSOM’s Civil-Military Cooperation …

KISMAYO — The Ministry of Health of Somalia’s Jubaland State convened a meeting at its headquarters with a delegation from the SOLO and PIOUS PROJECTS organizations to discuss joint cooperation, as reported by local Dalsan Radio. Chaired by Abdirahman Mohamed Ibrahim, Deputy Director General and Head of Planning, the meeting …